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What is the Explorer Program?

The Explorer Program is a volunteer organization that is derived from the Boy Scouts of America. The mission of our Explorer Post is to provide an in-depth, firsthand experience in law enforcement and related areas of the criminal justice system for young adults. This program also develops leadership and mature judgment through training and teamwork, provides support and assistance to the community through various events and projects, and develops a positive rapport between young adults and agents of the criminal justice system.

About the Newark Police Explorers

The Newark Police Explorers, Post #467, is an elite group of young adults who are seriously interested in learning more about law enforcement and related careers. Although pursuing a career in a law enforcement related career is not required for admittance, often an Explorer will enjoy his or her experience in the Post and decide that they wish to pursue that career path.

How to Become an Explorer

The journey to becoming an Explorer is a simple process in which a potential candidate attends meetings. After at-tending several meetings, the candidate will be asked questions during an oral board interview conducted by current Explorers and Explorer Advisers. Upon completion of the oral board interview, a written examination testing the candidate's knowledge of police codes is administered.

Membership Requirements

Due to the nature of the tasks involved in becoming an Explorer, the Post requires that certain qualifications and criteria are met before being considered for membership. The following are the minimum requirements for consideration of membership into the Newark Police Explorer Program.

The applicant must:
1. Be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
2. Be between the ages of 14 and 20.
3. Have no prior criminal record.
4. Either be in high school with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, or have completed high school (or any equivalent).

Along with these general qualifications, membership into the Post requires acceptance of the responsibilities, dedication, values, and high standards associated with law enforcement.

Meetings

At weekly Explorer meetings, various topics are discussed, including future events in which their services may be needed. Explorers are also given basic training of various tasks performed by the police officers of the Newark Police Department.

For more information on this program or becoming an Explorer, please contact:

Officer Salvador Sandoval
(510) 578-4289
[email protected]