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Police Explorer Program

Law Enforcement Exploring is a worksite-based program for young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and range from 14 through 20 years in age.

Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to 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.

This program provides experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. The program objectives are set forth as follows:

  • To provide a program of training that educates young adults on the purpose, mission and objectives of law enforcement agencies.
  • To provide an opportunity for service, practical experiences, competition and recreation.
  • To help prepare Explorers to become better citizens and community members through character development, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism.

Additional information regarding Law Enforcement Explorer Programs
 

Explorer Post 783

Explorer Post 783

 

The requirements for eligibility are:
  • Must be 14-20 years of age (completed the eighth grade)
  • Must have no serious arrests
  • Must maintain a 2.0 grade average
  • Must have a good school record (attendance and behavior)
  • Must have parental approval

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Explorer Code
 
As an Explorer...

I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God, and in the courage, strength and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Exploring attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.


Our Mission

The Winston-Salem Police Department, by charter through the Boy Scouts of America and the Old Hickory Council, pledges to adhere to and promote the core values set forth in the Explorer Code. Through the department’s efforts, Explorer Post 783, serves as a program to mentor our youth, encourage/develop leadership skills, community service awareness, promote fitness, and offer a first-hand view of what law enforcement service entails.

Explorer Post 783 also serves to promote the agency and provide a limited knowledge on the agency and its operations for those aspiring to become law enforcement professionals or obtain positions, both sworn and non-sworn, within the agency in the future.


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2009 Calendar of Events:

Printable version Explorer Post 783 2009 Calendar of Events [pdf/15.1kb/1p]

October

Date

Training/Activity

Instructor

October 13, 2009

Preparing for Survival Weekend

Post Advisors

October 27, 2009

Building Searches

Post Advisors

Special Information:

  • Dixie Classic Fair Oct. 2-11, 2009
  • Survival Weekend Oct. 16-18, 2009
  • WSSU Parade Oct. 31, 2009

November 

Date

Training/Activity

Instructor

November 10, 2009

CPR Class

Mickey Merritt

November 24, 2009

CPR Class

Mickey Merritt

Special Information:

  • Veterans Day Parade Nov. 7, 2009

December 

Date

Training/Activity

Instructor

December 8, 2009

Bomb Squad Demo

Billy Williams

December 22, 2009

Christmas Party

Post Advisors

Special Information:

  • Holiday Parade Dec. 5, 2009
  • WSPD Christmas Party Dec. 10, 2009


Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming a Winston-Salem Police Explorer, please contact: 

Corporal Mike Parrish
Telephone: (336)773-7704 
E-mail MPARRISH@wspd.org  
Sergeant Will Fine
Telephone: (336)773-7775  
E-mail cfine@wspd.org  
Corporal John Collins
Telephone: (336)773-7827  
E-mail jscollins@wspd.org

Street address: 725 N. Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC  27102. 
Fax number: (336)773-7956


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