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The
Bell Gardens Police Department Law Enforcement Explorer Post #673 is a career
exploration program, sponsored by the department and affiliated with the Boy
Scouts of America. The Explorer Post has been the starting point for many future
law enforcement officers. Young men and women interested in joining the program
must be at least 14 years of age and no older than 21 years. The program is one
of career exploration and education for youth interested in learning about the
field of law enforcement. The program is not designed to rehabilitate troubled
youth, but to further the knowledge of youth of good moral, ethical and
educational standing, maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Applications
may be obtained at the Bell Gardens Police Department, 7100 S. Garfield ave.
Bell Gardens, Ca. 90201, and are accepted on a continuing basis. All applicants
are carefully screened to ensure they meet the requirements of the program.
Those applicants who pass the initial screening are interviewed and if selected,
placed on an 18-20 week Police Explorer Academy. The
Explorer Post #673 holds weekly meetings, Thursdays between 6:00 - 9:00 pm,
addressing training topics related to law enforcement and assigning special
duties such as parade details and other special events. The program also
incorporates training in areas of civic involvement and special projects that
benefit the entire community. The Explorers also participate in ride a-longs
with regular police officers on patrol shifts. If you have any questions or comments, the explorer e-mail address is explorerpost673@yahoo.com if you would like to join just stop by at the police department and fill out an application.
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