Explorers
Explorers
The Henderson Police Explorer Program is a volunteer educational program designed for young adults aged 16 to 21 with an avid interest in law enforcement. Explorers meet once a week, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Central Henderson Police Station located at 300 S. Green Valley Parkway for training sessions in law enforcement activities. Due to the extensive training the Explorers are given with the goal of preparing each student for a career in Law Enforcement, enrollment is open only twice per year.
The Henderson Police Explorer Program’s mission is to offer young adults, a personal awareness of the criminal justice system through training, practical experiences, competition, and other activities. Additionally, the program promotes personal growth through character development, respect for the rule of law, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism.
Explorers Orientation Night
What We Do
Explorers train in various aspects of Law Enforcement. Explorer Advisors teach young adult skills and tactics that will prepare them for a career in Law Enforcement. There are requirements to conduct community services and opportunities to assist with police related functions.
There are occasions when the Explorer Post will compete against other Explorer Posts in annual Explorer competitions. These are special events that require additional training and time requirements of the Explorers. These events are challenging and require hard work and dedication, but are very rewarding to the Explorers as individuals and as a team.
Subjects include:
- Arrest control
- Traffic control
- Criminal code
- Patrol procedures
- Hostage negotiation
- High-risk entry
- Domestic crisis
- Report writing
- Firearms safety
- Crime scene investigation
Requirements for Membership
Explorer candidates must:
- Be age 16 to 21 with an avid interest in law enforcement
- Pass a background investigation
- Have written permission from a parent/guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age
- Be of good moral character
Uniform
The Henderson Police Department will provide some of the necessary items, but the Explorers do have to purchase some items on their own, such items as boots that can be shined, tan BDU style tactical pants, black watch, etc. The specific list of required equipment will be provided to the Explorer applicant during initial orientation.
Explorers neither possess nor wear a badge. Explorers are not law enforcement officers and are not POST-certified.
Explorers Application Process
The application process will consist of the following steps:
- Fill out the Interest form at the bottom of this page.
- Attend Explorer meetings.
- Once a prospect has attended several meetings, they will be invited to fill out an application to become an Explorer.
- Submit an Explorer application.
- Initial Explorer applications are screened for suitability based on a variety of factors. Approval of the application moves prospective Explorers on to the oral board.
- Attend the interview.
- The oral board consists of Explorer advisors and current Explorers and is designed to give the applicant an opportunity to express himself/herself verbally. Applicants will answer a variety of questions, and discuss various scenarios relating to the Explorer Post. The board may or may not recommend that the applicant move on to the background investigation.
- Undergo a background investigation.
- This is intended to further illuminate and illustrate the applicant’s behavior, history and personality.
- Complete a staff review.
- All applicants will be subject to approval by the Explorer Post advisors.
Still have questions?
Still have questions. Call 702-267-5100 and leave a message and/or send
an email to Maria Doleshal
