What is the Explorer Program?
The explorer post is a law enforcement career orientation program co-sponsored by Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Boy Scouts of America and LEEPAAC.
It is a program where young adults are allowed to become familiar and participate in law enforcement activities in a non-hazardous capacity.
Explorer scouts are acquainted with the ideals, knowledge and philosophies of law enforcement.
The program provides the Explorer scout the opportunity to participate in community service programs while considering a prospective career in law enforcement.
Explorer scouts compete in national competitions across the country testing their acquired law enforcement skills.
Explorer scouts assist in directing traffic, gate security, parking, and other various tasks at special events.
Explorer scouts also ride along with certified deputy sheriff in an observation role to further their knowledge and receive training first hand.
Explorer scouts train in various aspects of law enforcement.
Department employees teach explorer training, and the training offered is similar to Law Enforcement Academy training.
- Traffic control
- Traffic stops
- Arrest control
- Criminal code
- Patrol procedures
- High-risk entry
- Hostage negotiation
- Report writing
- Domestic crisis
- Crime scene investigation
- Firearm safety
Explorer scouts are involved in various community functions as well.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Explorer scouts are required to attend all meetings which are typically held weekly.
- Explorer scouts are also called upon to work various special events during the year.
- An explorer academy is held once a year and all Explorer scouts are required to attend the training courses.
- Explorer scouts are required to complete a probationary period of three months.
- Applicants and their parent must sign a liability waiver prior to appointment.
- Explorer candidates must be between the ages of 15 1/2 - 21 years old.
- Explorer scouts must be enrolled in high school, have graduated, or completed a G.E.D course.
- Explorer scouts are highly encouraged to enroll in post high school education programs and education is a major priority in the program.
- Explorer scouts are required to maintain a 2.5 average in school courses and report cards are required.
- All candidates must complete an application, background check and pass an oral board interview.