The Northern York County Regional Police Department is partnering with the Boy Scouts of America to offer a Law Enforcement Explorers Program.
Goals and Objectives of the program
- Recruitment tool for future men and women in law enforcement
- Community relations effort between police, youth and the community
- Utilizes volunteers within the Northern York County Regional Police Department and other partner agencies
- Develop and uphold the basic objectives of the Program as sponsored through the Boy Scouts of America through the contribution of the police to the Explorer in three areas:
- Character building
- Leadership development
- Build an appreciation for community services and good citizenship
Program Topics
Explorer Post members receive basic instruction in various phases of law enforcement including:
- Criminal law
- Traffic law
- Criminal investigation
- Crime prevention
- Traffic control and direction
- Accident investigation
- Juvenile delinquency
- Other related topics which are integral parts of law enforcement
Membership
To be eligible for membership in the Program a candidate must:
- Be at least 14 years of age, in junior high school or high school.
- Have at the time of entry and maintain a minimum grade “C” average in school
- Be a responsible citizen with a good reputation and good moral character
- Be able to safely perform duties of this position without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others
- Have full approval of parents or guardian and assurance of their support and cooperation
- Be citizens of the United States at the time of their application
Application and Additional Information
Contact Sgt. Chris Irwin at 717.292.3647 or Cirwin@nycrpd.org or Cpl. William Nailor at wnailor@nycrpd.org
