PURPOSE
To provide area youth with a better understanding of local government, its functions and responsibilities. To promote respect for the law. To provide each Explorer and Cadet with the opportunity to observe the operations of the police department in the discharge of its responsibility to protect and serve the citizens of West Bend. To provide information and exploration of law enforcement careers.
To provide area youth with a better understanding of local government, its functions and responsibilities. To promote respect for the law. To provide each Explorer and Cadet with the opportunity to observe the operations of the police department in the discharge of its responsibility to protect and serve the citizens of West Bend. To provide information and exploration of law enforcement careers.
PROGRAM
The Explorer and Cadet Program will provide the membership with thorough and complete exposures to careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. The program will provide training in report writing, criminal investigation, law, traffic control, records, fingerprinting, crime prevention and police communications. The training will be accomplished through lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers and assignments to operating units of the West Bend Police Department. Members will also have an opportunity to work parades and other special events. One of the great benefits of the program is for members to ride-along with officers on patrol.
The Explorer and Cadet Program will provide the membership with thorough and complete exposures to careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. The program will provide training in report writing, criminal investigation, law, traffic control, records, fingerprinting, crime prevention and police communications. The training will be accomplished through lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers and assignments to operating units of the West Bend Police Department. Members will also have an opportunity to work parades and other special events. One of the great benefits of the program is for members to ride-along with officers on patrol.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the program is open to young men and women who have an interest in a career in law enforcement. An application for membership must be completed and a background investigation will be conducted.
Membership in the program is open to young men and women who have an interest in a career in law enforcement. An application for membership must be completed and a background investigation will be conducted.
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Applicants to the Explorer Program must:
· Be currently enrolled in High School. · Have a cumulative GPA > 2.5. · At least 14 years old. · Under the age of 21. |
Applicants to the Cadet Program must:
· Be a High School Graduate. · Currently enrolled in college, majoring in Police Science or Criminal Justice. · Have a cumulative GPA > 2.5. · At least 17 years old. · Under the age of 21. |
LEADERSHIP
The Police Explorer and Cadet Program offers an opportunity for members to develop their own leadership skills by holding one of the following positions:
· Captain
· Lieutenant
· Secretary Sergeant
· Supply Sergeant
· Web Master Sergeant
Sworn police officers and adults volunteer their own time and serve as advisors to the Post.
The Police Explorer and Cadet Program offers an opportunity for members to develop their own leadership skills by holding one of the following positions:
· Captain
· Lieutenant
· Secretary Sergeant
· Supply Sergeant
· Web Master Sergeant
Sworn police officers and adults volunteer their own time and serve as advisors to the Post.
MEETINGS
The Police Explorer and Cadet meetings will be held on the first and third Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. It may be necessary to hold additional meetings or change the night of the regular meeting from time to time.
The Police Explorer and Cadet meetings will be held on the first and third Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. It may be necessary to hold additional meetings or change the night of the regular meeting from time to time.