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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE SUMMER ACADEMY

The Keller Police Department Explorer Post is devoted to its members.  The explorers enjoy new equipment, great officers, advisors, and a experience of a lifetime.  The explorers are heavily involved with the community and pride themselves with professionalism and integrity.

• Between the ages of 14 (completed the 8th grade) and 21.
• Maintain a passing grade in all classes.
• Never been convicted or indicted for any criminal offense. (Other than minor traffic violations).
• Have full approval of parents or guardians.
• Be a responsible citizen with a good reputation in the community.
• Give permission for a local background check.
• Pass an Oral Board
• Complete a Explorer Academy and Probationary Period
• YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF KELLER IN ORDER TO BECOME AN EXPLORER

A Explorer is a responsible citizen between the age of 14 and 21 who learns first hand duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer through actual and/or simulated police activities, under the direction and guidance of a certified police officer.

Post 1843 accepts applications for new members at any time.  Interested persons can pick up an application at the Police Record's desk in the Police Department at the address listed below.  Once the application is received and the background investigations is completed the applicant will have to pass an oral review board.  The oral review board will consist of the post’s Explorer officers, advisor or associate advisor and one Explorer.  Once the applicant gains approval for membership the Explorer will become a probationary member.  Applicants will not be allowed to attend meetings until they become a probationary member.

Pick up applications at the Keller Police Department:

330 Rufe Snow, Keller TX  76248

8am-5pm Police Records operating hours

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An Explorer will be placed on probation the date the Explorer gains membership approval.  The probation time will be for (3) three months from that date.  This probation time allows the Explorer to get involved in post functions and activities.  This allows the Explorer to receive the required training before the Explorer is allowed to participate in other activities. 

To successfully complete probation, an Explorer must:

A.     Participate in 100% of Post meetings.

 B.     Participate in 75% of Post activities such as fundraisers and community service projects.

 C.     Must attend and complete the mandatory 40-hour Explorer Academy held in June of each year.  This will allow the Explorer to receive the mandatory 40 hours of training in order to participate in other Explorer functions.

The Explorer Academy will only be conducted if staffing permits.  The academy may be waived and replaced with a modified training schedule during normal meeting times.

The Explorer Academy is conducted in the spring and summer after the application process.

The academy totals 40 training hours and is held on Saturdays during the spring and on weekdays during the summer.

The academy's purpose is to insure that all Explorers receive the proper training and certifications.

All Explorers are required to attend and pass the academy, failure to do so may result in an opportunity to attend a remedial academy or a termination from the program.