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The Law Enforcement Explorer Program The law enforcement program was established in 1962, and it has operated as a learning for life program. The purpose of this program is to provide special training that prepares young people for a career in law enforcement. The Los Angeles Police Department Explorer Program has three principle goals: 1. 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 2. To provide a forum in which young people can provide non-hazardous community service thereby relieving police officers for other assignments 3. To provide solid training toward the development of better citizens and physical fitness for all those who participate in the program. Program Requirements The explorers program has a stringent selection process and only takes the most qualified applicants. Once selected an explorers 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 of age (regardless of grade) through 21 years of age * Maintain a "C" average in school work through the 12th grade * Have no record of serious arrest or conviction * Maintain a good moral character * Be free from any physical defeciencies that would jeopardize the explorer or others in the program * Present a written recomendation from a teacher, religious leader, or other responsible non-related adult. * Pass an oral examination * Write an autobiography * Pass a background investigation * Register with the (BSA) Learning for Life program which does not discriminate based on color, race, religion, ethnic background, economic status, or citizenship. The City of Los Angeles and the L.A.P.D. do not endorse any policy which discriminates based on sexual orientation. * Obtain a medical exam (to qualify for insurance) * Attend and graduate from the Explorer Academy * Demonstrate a willingness to serve and participate in explorer activities. Training Academy The youth services section of the LAPD's Juvenile Division coordinates a 96-hour Explorer Recruit Academy. This academy training is composed of academics, physical training, military drill with instruction provided by police officers and Explorers of this department. This training is supplemented by additional physical fitness, academics, and military taught by explorer post advisors and Explorer supervisors. Satisfactory scores on a written and two physical examinations must be acheived before the explorer recruits are entitled to wear the Law Enforcment Explorer uniform and recieve identification cards verifying completion of training. |
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