Goals and Objectives
The following goals and objectives are sought and maintained by the Walker Police Department Explorer Program.
To serve as a recruitment tool for future men and women in law enforcement.
To serve a community relations effort in Walker between police, youth, and the community.
To be utilized as volunteers within the Walker Police Department.
To develop and uphold the basic objectives of the Explorer Program as sponsored through the
Boy Scouts of America through the contribution of the police to the Explorer in three areas:

character building

leadership development

an appreciation for community services and good citizenship


Requirements for Membership

To be eligible for membership in the Walker Police Department Explorer Program a candidate must:

Be at least 14 years of age and in junior high school and have not reached their 21st birthday.

Have at the time of entry and maintain a minimum grade "C" average in school.

Be a responsible citizen with a good reputation and good moral character.

Be of sound health and be free of any physical defect that would cause injury to himself/herself, or
jeopardize others participating in the program.

Have full approval of parents or guardian and assurance of their support and cooperation.


Upon completion of application procedures and acceptance into the Program, the new member is placed on a
three (3) month probation period. Successful completion of the probationary period allows the member to assume
full membership privileges within the program.

The Explorer Program

Explorer members are expected to attend all regular scheduled meetings. Members receive basic instruction in all
phases of law enforcement including criminal law, traffic law, criminal investigation, crime prevention, traffic control
and direction, accident investigation, juvenile delinquency, and other related fields which are integral parts of law
enforcement.

Explorers are required to participate in the numerous details performed by the Post, usually in the areas of traffic
direction, security, and communications.

Participation is also encouraged for all Post activities which can include field trips, camping trips, dances, multi-post
multi-regional training seminars, the ride-along program, etc.

Explorers are governed by a Manual of Rules and Regulations. Uniforms are required by all members with part of
the uniform supplied by the Post and part purchased by the individual member.

Promotion to the various ranks within the Explorer Program depends upon a member's service record with the
Post, leadership potential, and completion of any designated testing procedures.

Ride-Along Program

The Ride-Along Program is a privilege which has been earned by the members of the Walker Police Department
Explorer Program. The Ride-Along Program allows interested, qualified Explorers the chance to observe street
level police work on a firsthand basis. The program gives Explorers a working knowledge of the field of law
enforcement as they observe police officers respond to calls for service and follow through on criminal
investigations to a successful conclusion. Explorers wishing to take part in the Ride-Along Program must have
successfully completed the six (6) month probationary period and must have parental permission.

Below is a movie that explains the program and gives some background information on the Explorers.
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