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Click here to visit the website created by an Explorer Post 401 member | PURPOSE
The purpose of the Wake Forest Police Department Explorer Post 401 is to enable young men and women to gain practical knowledge of and hands-on experience in the career of law enforcement. This knowledge and experience is obtained through activities, which are centered on law enforcement. Along with these activities comes the ability for the member to grow and mature in a positive and caring environment. The member will work with adults and youths and, in turn, be able to take on leadership roles that will enable them to fulfill their responsibilities in the community.
Members assist the Wake Forest Police Department with various community events and are allowed the privilege to ride with officers of the patrol division during their shifts. Members are issued a standard uniform that must be worn to all meetings and special events.
The Wake Forest Police Department Explorer Post meets on the first and third Tuesday
of every month from 7:15 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the police department, located at 401 East
Owen Avenue.
For further information contact:
Officer First Class D.L. Hess, Explorer Post Advisor, at (919) 554-6150.
WHAT IS A POLICE EXPLORER?
A Police Explorer is a person between the ages of 14 (have completed 8th grade) and 20 who are interested in the field of law enforcement. He or she participates in meetings, training sessions, ride-alongs with experienced police officers, and other activities as part of the learning process. Leadership positions are obtained through elections and the completion of certain training requirements.
Learning For Life - Law Enforcement Exploring
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF EXPLORER TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES?
Aside from the regular meetings, Explorer training consists of the following activities and more:
- First aid (CPR)
- Department radio procedures
- Handcuffing
- Accident investigation
- Fingerprinting
- Crime scene analysis
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER?
You can expect to have fun, learn a lot about the field of law enforcement, and to meet some really great people who are interested in helping you learn about the career field that you are interested in.
PUBLIC RELATION EVENTS
The Explorers also offer assistance to the community through their involvement in the following events:
- Wake Forest Christmas Parade
- Meet in the Street
- Shop with a Cop
- Fourth of July Festival
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 15 to 20 years of age, or be 14 years old and have completed the eighth grade.
- Have and maintain a “C” average in required school classes (i.e. math, English, social studies, etc.).
- If not a high school graduate, be enrolled in and attend school (either public, private, or home-school).
- Have not been charged with or convicted of any felony.
- Have not been charged with or convicted of any serious misdemeanor.
- Members must conduct themselves in a manner which will reflect favorably upon the post at all times and no member shall conduct themselves in a manner which is unbecoming to their position as an Explorer.
- All members shall maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed and professional appearance at all times.
- Hair shall be neatly trimmed and arranged.
- Mustaches may be worn, but they may not extend beyond the corner of the mouth or below the upper lip.
- Beards shall not be worn without the express written permission of the Organizational Head.
- Sideburns shall be neatly trimmed, rectangular in shape, and shall not extend past the earlobe.
- No member shall dye (color) or wear their hair in any fashion that draws undue attention to themselves and could tend to cause embarrassment to the post.
- Male members are prohibited from wearing earrings. Female members may wear one pair of stud design earrings.
- Profanity will not be tolerated.
- Members will treat everyone with respect and will refer to adults by their rank or by Mr. or Mrs. They will also extend res
- pect to other members or visitors (i.e. “Please,” “Thank you,” You’re welcome,” etc.).
Police Explorers Application
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