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Law Enforcement
Exploring |
Our Ride-along program
is certified by the
International Police Chiefs Association !
Law Enforcement Exploring is a nationwide program, chartered
by the Boy Scouts of America, designed to stimulate young men and women to study
for careers in the law enforcement field. It also provides a positive approach
to prevention of juvenile delinquency through a variety of organized activities
requiring a high standard of conduct.
Although, Exploring is part of the Boy Scouts of America,
its program is different and distinct from Scouting. Exploring is a
co-educational program for young adults between the ages of 14 and 21.
As an Explorer, young men and women have the opportunity to
build desirable qualities of character, to learn and experience the
responsibilities of participative citizenship, and to develop both mental and
physical fitness.
Through the sponsorship of a Law Enforcement agency,
Explorers gain experience and insight into police work community service and the
knowledge of how to be a productive citizen.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is a
state law enforcement agency dedicated to the protection of life and property
and to the development and utilization of the Department's human and material
resources. The Department enforces state laws with primary responsibility in the
areas of traffic, narcotics, organized crime/racketeering, liquor, and specific
regulatory functions. Operational and technical assistance is provided to local
and state governmental agencies and other components of the criminal justice
community. Services include: scientific analysis, aircraft support, emergency
first care, criminal information systems and statewide communications. The
Department also promotes and enhances the quality of public safety through
cooperative enforcement, intelligence gathering, training employees of law
enforcement agencies, and increasing public awareness of criminal activities.
This mission is accomplished in an atmosphere of trust, mutual support and
understanding maintained through participative involvement.
The Department of Public Safety is happy to sponsor several
Exploring Posts that provide formal classroom instruction at regular weekly
meetings, as well as, demonstrations, practical exercises, and field trips
covering all phases of law enforcement for Post Members.
The Department has five Bureaus from which the Exploring
Program utilizes training resources.
HIGHWAY PATROL
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Uniform
Patrol |
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Commercial Vehicle
Inspections |
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Auto Theft
Interdiction |
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Accident
Investigations |
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DUI Arrest |
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Traffic
Control | |
CRIMINAL
INVESTIGATIONS
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Liquor
Enforcement |
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Narcotic
Detection |
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Intelligence
Gathering |
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TRAINING &
EDUCATION
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Academy
Training |
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Library
Resources |
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First Aid |
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Cuffing
Techniques |
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SUPPORT
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Aviation |
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Crime Lab |
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Questioned
Documents |
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Evidence
Submittal |
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Photo
Lab | |
AGENCY SUPPORT
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Dispatch |
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Radio
usage |
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Computers |
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The Department currently sponsors four Exploring Posts
throughout the state.
Each Post has a sworn Peace Officer as the Post Advisor who
oversees the structure and training of Post Members. Civilian Advisors are also
utilized for civic and community involvement.
If interested, contact the Department of Public Safety's
Duty Office at (602)223-2212 for the Post nearest your community.
Applying for Membership Involves:
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BSA Application |
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DPS Application |
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Copy of last Report
Card |
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Medical Information
Form |
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Ride-A-Long Waiver
Form |
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Post Membership
Dues |
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Uniform
Purchase |
Membership Requirements:
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Males or Females |
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Between the ages of 14 &
21 |
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Good moral character and good
citizenship |
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Maintain a "C" average in
school |
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No serious police record and
NO gang affiliation |
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Team
oriented |
Follow these links to learn more about Law
Enforcement Exploring:
Scholarships
- ATF Special Agents' Scholarship
(Law
Enforcement, 2 one-time/$500)
- The ATF Special Agents' Scholarships are
presented every even-numbered year to Law Enforcement Explorers whose
achievements reflect the high degree of motivation, commitment, and community
concern that epitomizes the law enforcement profession.
- Capt. James J. Regan Scholarship
(Law Enforcement, 2 one-time/$500)
- The National Technical Investigators
Association presents two one-time $500 scholarships annually. Criteria include
academic record, leadership, extracurricular activities, and a personal
statement on "what significance I place on a technical background in law
enforcement."
- DEA Drug Abuse Prevention Service
Award (Law Enforcement, $1,000)
- The DEA Drug Abuse Prevention Service Award
consists of an engraved plaque and a $1,000 award, which will be presented in
recognition of "an act or actions representing a contribution of outstanding
service in drug abuse prevention."
- Federal Investigators' Service
Award (Law Enforcement, $500)
- Federal Investigators Association
recognizes Explorers who render outstanding service to law enforcement
agencies with a $500 U.S. Savings bond and plaque.
- Floyd Boring Award (Law Enforcement, 2/$2,000)
- The director of the U.S. Secret Service
presents two $2,000 scholarships annually to a law enforcement Explorer whose
achievements reflect the high degree of motivation, commitment, and community
concern that epitomizes the law enforcement profession.
- LearningExpress Scholar of Distinction Law
Enforcement Explorer (Law Enforcement,
$2,500)
- LearningExpress is proud to assist an
outstanding Explorer in pursuing his or her law enforcement career
aspirations. The award is merit based for any Law Enforcement Explorer who is
at least in the 12th grade and plans to attend a college or university.
- Sheryl A. Horak Memorial
Scholarship (Law Enforcement, $1,000)
- This merit-based award involves a $1,000,
one-time scholarship. The award also includes a plaque and pin.
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