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The Explorer program is specifically designed for young men and women ages 14 to 20 who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Explorers receive training in many aspects of law enforcement from simple fingerprinting to major case preparation. Training is just a small part of the Explorer program. Explorers also provide service to both the community and the police department through community service projects such as McGruff, fingerprinting small children, and registering and conducting safety inspections of bicycles. During civic events like the Chandler Ostrich Festival, Explorers assist in locating lost children and providing security.

Chandler Explorers work hand in hand with officers, dispatchers, clerks and clerical personnel during ride-alongs with officers and while working at the police department. In addition to the law enforcement training, Explorers receive the opportunity to obtain skills in a business environment while communicating with professionals on a one on one basis. Chandler Explorers can train with the department’s bicycle team and once certified, become members of the Explorer Bicycle Team.

HOW DO I BECOME A POLICE EXPLORER?
To become a Chandler Police Explorer, you must attend one of the two monthly meetings at the Chandler Police - Desert Breeze Substation. General meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Upon attending your second meeting, you will be provided with an application at that time. Explorers must meet the following criteria:

• Can be male or female 14 to 20 years of age
• In high school or college or employed full time if graduated from high school
• Maintain a "C" or better average in school
• Able to attend both monthly meetings
• Good moral character
• No serious traffic or criminal convictions (no drug or weapon related convictions)

For more information please come to a meeting, call (480)782-4874
or e-mail.