Explorers are taught hands-on techniques and are
trained to become Police officers in the future, if the Explorer chooses
to do so. Explorers are taught in a variety of ways to expose them to all
aspects of Law Enforcement. Police Officers from several agencies such
as Jamestown Police Department, Chautauqua County Sheriff Department and
other local Police Departments volunteer their time to teach, and train
the Explorers
Explorers must wear uniforms. The uniform
consists of:
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A White Long Sleeve Button-Up Shirt
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On Upper Left Arm Explorer Patch
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Below Explorer Patch Is The Explorers Rank Stripes
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Class President Has Golden Bars On Shoulders Instead Of Stripes
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On The Right Chest Is A Golden Name Plate
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On The Right Shoulder Is A Photo ID
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Above Left Shirt Pocket is the Explorer Emblem
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In Left Shirt Pocket Two Black Ball Point Pens
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A Dark Navy Blue Velcro Tear-Away Tie
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A Pair Of Dark Navy Blue Pants With Yellow Stripe
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A Pair of Black Heavy Duty Boots
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A D. I. Hat
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A Reversible Navy Blue/Orange Jacket
Some Skills That Explorers Are Taught:
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Firearm Training and Safety
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Arrest Tactics
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Crime Classification
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Patrol Procedures
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Traffic Stops & Felony Traffic Stops
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Radio Communications
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Traffic Accidents
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Traffic & Crowd Control
Some Services Provided By Explorers:
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Traffic & Crowd Control at special events
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Educating kids about safety at schools
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Security details at special events
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Working in the Police Station
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Assisting Citizens
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Assisting Police Departments
