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LAW
ENFORCEMENT EXPLORERS POST #953
Accomplishments
2002 - First Competition:
- 3rd
Place Misdemeanor Traffic
-
3rd Place Hostage Negotiations
2003
- Produced
The Texas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Video
-
2nd Place Felony Traffic Stop
2004
- 1st
Place First Aid AND Bomb Threat Response
-
2nd Place Robbery in Progress
- 2nd
Place Response to 9-1-1 Call
- Post
Recognition By State For Accomplishments In Law Enforcement
Exploring
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Code
of Ethics
I
am a Law Enforcement Explorer. I have elected to explore a
career in service to mankind: the protection of persons and
property at the front line of criminal justice.
I
must understand all a law enforcement career can require.
Voiding myself of all personal opinions, I will serve the
will of the public. I will learn to temper service and discipline
with justice, humanity and humility.
My
personal and professional conduct is to have Officer bearing
though I am not an Officer. My participation in any activity
will question my ability to serve as an Officer. I will learn
to set priorities and to count the cost of sacrifice.
Though
I may not elect a career in law enforcement I am now obligated
to every ethic the office holds. Still, what I learn may inspire
within me to course for this career. The choice then will
be mine. But by the same freedom of choice I now pledge to
the ethics of the law enforcement profession, to the land
it defends, and to the people it serves.
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Meet
the Advisors
- Post Advisor Sergeant Tony Simmons: 20 Year Veteran and
Creator of the Explorer Post
- Co-Advisor
Jaci Connole; 2003 to Present
-
Co-Advisor CPL. Scott Voigt; 2002 to Present
- Co-Advisor
Officer Teri Weimer-Simmons; 2002 to Present
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Co-Advisor Bob Mastropiero; 2003 to Present (Currently attending
basic peace officer academy)
- Co-Advisor
John Swartz; Retired Post Lt and US Marine
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Ride
Along Program
The
ride-along program is a program that allows explorers to ride
with Trophy Club Police Officers while they work on the street.
The
explorers wear their full uniforms, consisting of a light
blue uniform shirt, dark navy blue uniform pants, a duty belt,
epaulets, a nametag, bars, post and explorer patches, a flashlight,
handcuffs, a radio holder, black boots or uniform shoes, and
a ballistic vest (optional).
The
explorer accompanies the officer during the full shift and
is able to get out of the vehicle to observe most calls. Departmental
regulations restrict explorers from exiting the patrol vehicle
during high-risk situations such as shooting calls, burglary
in progress, etc. However, during more routine situations,
explorers are able to observe the officer as long as both
the officer and the explorer feel comfortable with the situation.
Depending on the officer's preference, explorers are also
able to operate the police radio, direct traffic at vehicle
accidents, and perform other tasks that assist the officer.
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Standards
to Join
To be a member of the post, a person must meet the following
requirements:
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Must be between 14-21 years of age (may be age 14 if currently
a 9th grade student)
- Must
show an interest in law enforcement and a willingness to
learn
- Must
pass a thorough background check and an oral review board
- Must
attend four (4) consecutive meetings prior to application
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Must be enrolled in school (if applicable) with a satisfactory
school record
- Must
be able to attend weekly meetings (Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00
p.m.) and other scheduled post activities as required
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