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Courtesy Joe Baeza,

The Laredo Police Department will soon begin its’ 2010 Explorer Academy.  Interested persons may apply at the main police station located at 4712 Maher on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 9 a.m. to noon.  Must be 14-18 years old.

 Chartered through Boy Scouts of America, Exploring is a work site based program that gives high school aged youth hands on career experience. Meetings are held every Sunday, usually for about 4 hours, at the main police station.  Officers provide classroom and hands-on training in different areas of police work including;

Accident Investigation

Arrest, Search & Seizure

Bomb Threat Investigation

Building Search

Crime Prevention

Crime Scene Investigation

Domestic Violence

Felony Stops

First Aid

Hostage Negotiations

Traffic Stop

Upon completing the academy Explorers can put their skills to the test, in competitions around the state.  Explorers take part in community service projects and assist the department in activities like; Blue Santa,  the police haunted house, “Police Week” activities and during the physical agility test for police applicants. 

This is a year around program for career minded young men and women.  It is not a “Boot Camp” for troubled children. 

Membership requirements include;

• Having parental permission,
• Must be 14-18 years old
• Being registered in school or having a high school diploma,
• Maintaining passing grades in all subjects, 
• Completing an application,
• Passing a back ground check,
• Successfully completing an obstacle course and
• Being interviewed and approved by a board of adult leaders.

Should you have any questions please contact Sergeant Eduardo S. Cabello at (965) 236-5345 or e-mail him at ecabello@ci.laredo.tx.us.