Explorer Post 411
Welcome to Law enforcement exploring
The Port St. Lucie Police Explorer Post 411 provides an opportunity for young men and women to experience firsthand how a police department functions and what it takes to get started with a challenging career in law enforcement.
Explorers are required to attend weekly meetings where they are taught basic knowledge of criminal law, radio codes, traffic control techniques, first aid skills, military drill and police procedures, and other tactical techniques.
If you are a young person, interested in a career in law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system, this program is for you.
The Port St. Lucie Police Explorer Post 411 comes at no-cost to the parents of those participating in the program.
Start your journey today by dialing 772-871-5000.
Requirements
- Be free of any serious physical or mental deficiency which would limit participation in the program.
- Junior Explorers: Must be between the ages of 12 to 14
- Explorers: Must be between the ages of 14 to 21
- Must currently be enrolled in high school
- Must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average
- Must be of good moral character
- Must pass background/ fingerprint check
Activities
- Explorer competition
- Weekly meetings
- Parades and community events
- Participate in police-related activities
- Participate in ride-along program
Benefits
- Gain self-esteem
- Earn community service hour
- Develop leadership skills
- Learn the importance of team work
- Learn life skills
- Citizenship
- Develop a positive attitude
- Career opportunities
- Character development
- Physical and mental fitness
What Is Exploring?
Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. Color, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, and citizenship are not criteria for participation.
Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities.
Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate an Explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.
Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.
For more information go to www.learningforlife.org or www.youtube.com/user/learningforlifeusa.
About Learning for Life
Learning for Life offers seven programs that help schools and community organizations prepare youth to navigate modern society, build self-confidence, and develop character. These programs focus on teaching life skills, ethical decision-making, and career education. Six are school-based, and one is worksite-based.
Adults are selected by participating organizations, and all youth, regardless of race, gender, or background, are welcome. With age-appropriate lessons, Learning for Life helps youth cope with challenges, making learning engaging and relevant to real life. The program is now in over 17,000 schools, serving more than 1.5 million youth.