| The Los Angeles Police Department Explorer Program has three principal goals: -To Recruit young men and women to qualify for future careers in law enforcement, offering a positive relationship between police and the youth of our community. -To provide a forum in which young people can provide non- hazardous community service thereby relieving police officers for other assignments. -To provide solid training toward the development of better citizens and better physical fitness for all who participate in the program. Program Requirements NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Sec. 4.400. The City is Dedicated to the goal of equal employment opportunity based on merit system principles, free of discrimination or harasment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion/creed, sex, disability, age, medical, conditions (cancer), marital status, sexual orientation, retaliation for filing a claim of discrimination, or being afflicted or perceived as afflicted with Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or the Human Immunovirus (HIV). The responsibilities of all City employees to ensure that the City provides an environment free of discrimination and harassment on these or any other non-work-related basis are set out in the City's policies. The Explorer program has a stringent selection process and only takes the most qualified applicants. Once selected, an Explorer is expected to maintain a high level of standards. Explorers must meet the following conditions and requirements: -14 years of age and in the 9th grade; or 15 years (regardless of grade) through 21 years of age -Maintain a "C" average in all scholl work through the 12th grade -Have no record of serious arrests or convictions -Maintain good moral character be free of any physical deficiencies that would jeopardize the explorer or others in thers in the program -Present a written recommendation from a teacher, religious leader or other reponsible non-related adult -Pass an oral examination write an autobiography -Pass a background investigation -Obtain a medical examination (to qualify for insurance) -Attend and graduate from the Explorer Academy -Demostrate a willingness to serve and participat in Explorer activities Explorers Activities Explorers perform police-related functions by assisting clerical and sworn personnel with filing, tours, field serches for evidence and crowd control. In addition, explorers participate in educational and recreational trips. Many such trips involve visits to the police agencies throughout California and the nation. LAPD explorers have participated in camping trips to places such as Yosemite National park, Big Sur and Sequoia National Park, where forest Rangers provide the group with information regarding the field of conservation. The Explorer program keeps young adults off the streets, encourages youth in the community to look to police officers as role models, and instills in them discipline and purpose in life. |
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