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What
is Exploring?
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Exploring is a
program for young adults (ages 14-21) who want to learn more about careers
by visiting working settings, talking with professionals, and
actually trying out certain work activities. The Exploring
Program is affiliated with Learning for Life and each group
plans their own activities around the interests of its
members.
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What
is Appleton Post 9925 About?
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Appleton Police
Explorer Post 9925 has been in existence for more than 22
years. The post has received numerous awards, including being
named the outstanding Explorer Post of the Year. The Explorers
in the Post are provided with opportunities to learn about
careers in law enforcement through classroom instruction as
well as through hands-on experience. |
How
do the Explorers Learn about Law Enforcement?
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Training and
information is provided by professionals working in the field
of law enforcement at the Explorer meetings. Explorers assist
the Appleton Police Department by providing services such as
traffic direction and crowd control at major community events.
Perhaps the activity the Explorers like best is the ride-along
program, where the Post members actually ride with Appleton
Police Officers during the course of their regular patrol
duties. Explorers find out first hand what police work is
really like. |
What
do Explorers do?
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The Explorers plan
their activities to give the members a variety of experiences.
The emphasis is on vocational experiences, but social
activities are also an important part of the program.
Following are some examples of the things you might do as a
member of Post 9925:
- Ride with a police officer
on patrol
- Learn about criminal
justice and police science programs
- Make simulated traffic
stops and train in many different types of police related
business
- Direct traffic at
Oktoberfest, sidewalk sales, and other major community
events
- Attend many Police
Exploring Competitions, including the National Law
Enforcement Explorer Conference
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