Law Enforcement Exploring

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Law Enforcement Exploring is a worksite-based program for young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are 14 years of age, or are 15 years of age but have not yet reached their 21st birthday.

Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities. For young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of law enforcement, Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.


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LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORING PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Table of Contents

1.0    Introduction

1.1    Law Enforcement Exploring (purpose)
1.2    Program Objectives

2.0    Program Guidelines

2.1    Eligibility Requirements (membership)
2.2    Training
2.3    Scope of Activities
2.4    Uniform
2.5    Equipment
2.6    Covert Activities Policy
2.7    Driving Policy
2.8    Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
2.9    Media Relations Policy
2.10  Training, Practical Exercises and Simulated Scenarios Policy

3.0    Ride-Along Program

3.1    Purpose
3.2    Ride-Along Policy and Standard Operating Procedures
3.3    Prerequisite Training for Ride-Along
3.4    Ride-Along Scope of Activities and Responsibilities
3.5    Ride-Along Log/Records and Limitations on Participation
3.6    Development of Emergency Protocols for Ride-Along
3.7    Ride-Along Program Certification

4.0    Insurance

5.0    Appendix:  Program Information and Forms 

Scholarships & Awards

Billy Yout Excellence in Leadership Award ($1,000)
In order to be considered for this scholarship award a Law Enforcement Explorer must be selected to attend the biennial National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academy sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. This award honors the memory of DEA Supervisory Special Agent Billy Yout and is funded by the William H. Yout Foundation.

Military Police Regimental Association Scholarship
The  $500.00 scholarship is a restricted fund for the operating budget of the National Law Enforcement Explorer Youth Representative.
Capt. James J. Regan Scholarship (Law Enforcement, 2 one-time/$500)
The National Technical Investigators Association presents two one-time $500 scholarships annually. Criteria include academic record, leadership, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement.
Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship (Law Enforcement, $1,000)
This merit-based award involves a $1,000, one-time scholarship. The award also includes a plaque and pin.
Law Enforcement Exploring Community Crime Prevention Award
The International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners provides an annual recognition of Explorer posts that exhibit outstanding support of their communities. Includes a plaque and pin.
DEA Drug Abuse Prevention Service Award (Law Enforcement, $1,000)
The DEA Drug Abuse Prevention Service Award consists of an engraved plaque and a $1,000 award, which will be presented in recognition of "an act or actions representing a contribution of outstanding service in drug abuse prevention." For more information, see the workbook (PDF - 3.7MB) for this award.
Federal Criminal Investigators' Service Award (Law Enforcement, $500)
Federal Criminal Investigators Association recognizes Explorers who render outstanding service to law enforcement agencies with a $500 U.S. Savings bond and plaque.
Law Enforcement Exploring Proficiency Awards
The Law Enforcement Exploring Proficiency Awards program provides an opportunity for posts and their Explorers to earn a series of recognition items that acknowledge their law enforcement Exploring experience.
Career Achievement Award for Law Enforcement Explorers
The components of the Learning for Life Career Achievement Award programs allow young people to acquire and be recognized for career proficiency achievement and community service.
Leadership Award Program
Leadership Award is given to youth and adults who have given exceptional dedication and leadership to the youth participants in either the Learning for Life or Exploring Program.

For More Information

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