Explorers Program

Interested in Law Enforcement? The Cedar Park Police Explorer Program is a career education program for youth and young adults interested in careers in law enforcement. In this program, participants will gain a better understanding of these professions and experience them firsthand.  Invaluable classroom instruction and hands-on training are provided.

As a member of Explorer Post #1277, participants will participate in community service activities and train in multiple areas, including, but not limited to:

• Leadership
• Accident Investigation
• Evidence Collection and Processing
• Drug Awareness
• Building Searches
• Traffic Stops
• Firearms Training
• Arrest, Search, and Seizure
• Handcuffing
• Control Tactics
• Use of Force

Participating in the Explorer Program is a great way to:

• Discover if law enforcement is the career for you;
•  Build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and social skills;
• Gain first-hand knowledge of the challenges, duties, and responsibilities of a police officer.

General Requirements

• 14 to 20 years old
• Remain in good academic standing (Minimum 2.0 GPA)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Parental approval must be obtained, if under 18 years old.

In order to remain in good standing with the Explorer Post, members must:

• Attend regular meetings (every other Wednesday of each month);
• Must maintain passing grades, per the grading policy;
• Perform Community Service;
• All other requirements as assigned.

Email Sgt. Jessie Campbell, or by phone at 512-260-4646.

Police Explorers Application

Important Information
You will be contacted by a member of the Police Department regarding your submission. If you are not contacted within a few days, email Jessie Campbell. Submission of this form is not confirmation of acceptance into the program/class/event.