Goal of Law Enforcement Exploring

The Law Enforcement Exploring Program {L.E.E.P.} is a special interest phase of the Boy Scouts of America, Learning for Life - Exploring. It is a Co-Ed program open to both boys and girls, ages 14 through 21. The primary goal of the program is to expose young adults to the many facets of law enforcement by providing them with training and exposure to police functions. As an Explorer, you will assist personnel within the police department. Emphasis is placed on career development. Police Exploring is an experience that will last a lifetime. Exploring is a character-building program that will prepare you for the challenges of adulthood. You will witness first hand life’s joys and difficulties and learn how to deal with these complexities. You will also learn the importance of teamwork. As an Explorer, you are non-compensated but completely insured while in training and on duty. You will be required to purchase a uniform, {approximate cost $300.00}. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be between the ages of 14 and 20. (After Graduation may remain on Post until 21).

2. Applicant must have parental approval. Your parents must be willing to sign a General Liability Release Form.

3. Applicant must be in good health. Must have a medical release. No physical or medical problems. (Each application will be reviewed individually).

4. Applicant must be of good moral habits with no arrest or conviction records. (Each application will be reviewed individually).

How to Join

A. Application Phase: If you would like to apply for the Explorer Program, call the Academy Coordinator, P.S.O. Susie Martin at 310-349-2814 or EMAIL: smartin@cityofhawthorne.org. Hawthorne Police Department, 12501 S. Hawthorne Boulevard, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Currently El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica and Torrance Police Departments are involved in the South Bay Regional Law Enforcement Explorer Academy

B. Background Phase: Members of a Police Department and/or Explorer Post will contact the references listed on your application to determine your school grades, eligibility and moral character.

C. Testing Phase: You will be required to take an Oral Board examination.

D. Training Phase: After successful completion of the first three phases, you will be required to attend the South Bay Regional Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. You will be trained in police related fields. Upon graduation, you will become a member of the police department explorer post that sponsored you through the Academy.

E. Probationary Explorer: Upon entry into the Post, you will be on probationary status for a period of six months. This is to determine your performance, reliability and motivation factors necessary for you to function as a part of a Police Department.

PARTICIPATING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

EL SEGUNDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
SGT. MIKE GILL ~ (310) 524-2200
348 MAIN STREET
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
POST # ~ 814X

GARDENA POLICE DEPARTMENT
SGT. STEVE PRENDERGAST ~ (310) 217-9670
1718 WEST 162ND STREET
GARDENA, CA 90247
POST - 142X

HAWTHORNE POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUSIE MARTIN (310) 349-2814
12501 S. HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
POST - 867X

INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
DARRYL ROUZAN (310) 412-5530
ONE MANCHESTER BOULEVARD
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
POST - 651X


LOS ANGELES COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
SGT. ERIK WALTON ~ (310) 217-8354
SEGUNDO SIGUENAS ~ (323) 260-2111
12910 ATHENS WAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90059
POST # ~ 212X

 

SANTA MONICA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ROBERTO VILLEGAS (310) 458-8938
333 OLYMPIC DRIVE
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401-2200
POST - 709X

TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
MARSHA BARNET (310) 781-7120
3300 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
TORRANCE, CA 90503
POST - 1047X

 

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