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Midland Police Department
 Explorer Post 714

The Law EnforcementExplorer Posthelps youth gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities.  For young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of law enforcement.  Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.

Law Enforcement Explorers are youth volunteers and are often associated with their local police department.  The Explorer program is nationally sponsored by Learning for Life.  The Exploring program’s purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

Law Enforcement Exploring is a worksite-based program for young men and women who are 14 years of age  (completed eighth grade), or 15 years of age but have not yet reached their 21st birthday.

Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis:  career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.

Career Opportunities

Develop potential contacts that may broaden employment options

Boost self-confidence and experience success at school and work

Life Skills

Develop physical and mental fitness

Experience positive social interaction

Citizenship

Encourage the skill and desire to help others

Gain a keen respect for the basic rights of others

Character Education

Help make ethical choices

Fulfill one’s responsibility to society as a whole

Leadership Experience

Acquire leadership skills necessary to fulfill one’s responsibility in society

Develop a variety of leadership traits

Young adults involved in Exploring will

Gain practical knowledge of and experience in a career

Engage in a program of activities centered on career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character development, and leadership experience to encourage the development of the whole person

Have opportunities to take on leadership roles

Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and enjoyable environment

Midland Police Department Explorer Qualifications

Age 14 (completed 8th grade) or 15 to 20 years of age.

Good moral character.

Passing all classes in school.

Average to good physical fitness.

Some of our programs qualify for community service hours toward Texas Scholars and the Legacy Scholarship Program.

Want to learn more about the Explorer program?

Think you might be interested in joining?

Contact Officer John Kerrigan via e-mail:  jkerrigan@midlandtexas.gov