Explorers

The 13th Annual Explorer Competition will be held January 14 thru 16, 2012. For further updates and registration please go to chandlerpdexplorers.com.

The Explorer program is specifically designed for young men and women ages 14 to 20 who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Explorers receive training in many aspects of law enforcement from simple fingerprinting to major case preparation. Training is just a small part of the Explorer program. Explorers also provide service to both the community and the Chandler Police Department through community service projects such as McGruff the Crime Dog, fingerprinting children and registering and conducting safety inspections of bicycles. During civic events like the Chandler Ostrich Festival, Explorers assist in locating lost children and providing security.

Chandler Explorers work hand in hand with officers, dispatchers and clerical personnel during ride-alongs with officers and while working at the police department. In addition to the law enforcement training, Explorers receive the opportunity to obtain skills in a business environment while communicating with professionals on a one-on-one basis. Chandler Explorers can train with the department’s bicycle team and once certified, they become members of the Explorer Bicycle Team.

How do I Become a Police Explorer?
To become a Chandler Police Explorer, you must attend one of the two monthly meetings at the Chandler Police – Desert Breeze Substation. General meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Upon attending your second meeting, you will be provided with an application. To become an Explorer, the candidate must:

• Be age 14 to 20 (male or female);
• Be in high school or college or employed full time if graduated from high school;
• Maintain a “C” or better average in school;
• Be able to attend both monthly meetings;
• Exhibit good moral character; and
• Not have any serious traffic or criminal convictions (no drug or weapon related convictions)

For more information please come to a meeting or call 480-782-4874.