Police Explorer Program
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The Altamonte Springs Police Department has established a Police Explorer Program. Our mission is to enlarge our post with enthusiastic and active young persons who are interested in developing a working knowledge of law enforcement responsibilities through relationships with members of the Altamonte Springs Police Department. Explorers will be trained in areas of law enforcement for competition, but more importantly they will receive training that will assist them in accomplishing their life goals. They will be provided a roadmap to success with an emphasis on education and community involvement. Participation as an Explorer may be eligible to earn community service hours needed to apply for the Bright Futures Scholarship programs.
The five areas of program emphasis will be:
· Career Opportunities
· Leadership Skills
· Life Skills
· Service Learning
· Character Education
Our Explorer post will be comprised of both males and females that are 14 years of age to 20 years of age or at least 13 years of age or have completed the eighth (8th) grade.
Qualifications:
· Have a 2.0 grade point average
· Be 14 years of age or out of the 8th grade or do not exceed 20 years of age
· Have no violent crime convictions
· No discipline problems at home or school
· No consumption of any illegal drugs or intoxicants or use tobacco products
The Explorers meet every Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Altamonte Springs Police Department’s COPS Center located in the Altamonte Mall,
For information on how to join the Police Explorer program contact PFC Anthony VanCleave (407)571-8291 or abvancleave@altamonte.org
The Explorer Motto:
Our best today for a better tomorrow.
