Chapter 2-Purpose and Mission of Exploring

Question 1

The Department purpose and mission of Exploring is to…

Answer 1

educate and involve youth in police operations and law enforcement careers

Question 2

The Explorers program will further the Explorers’ education by:

Answer 2

providing them
with a basic knowledge of law enforcement

Question 3

Exploring Vision

Answer 3

mentoring today’s youth in career and life-enhancing opportunities.

Question 4

Community Service

Answer 4

complete 10 hours of community service per month. Document location and specific hours worked

Question 5

No community service will result in…

Answer 5

discipline up to possible termination

Question 6

Community service options include…

Answer 6

crowd control, traffic
direction, McGruff appearances, etc.

Question 7

Character Building

Answer 7

only the highest
standard of conduct is acceptable.Explorers learn and practice leadership skills similar to police.

Question 8

Potential uses as Supplemental Resources

Answer 8

Not actual cops, but Explorers can bring in
manpower. Used to assist the community under the direction and supervision of Police

Question 9

Auxiliary Personnel

Answer 9

using volunteers, explorers,
and interns to benefit the department and
the community.

Question 10

Emergency Mobilization Plan

Answer 10

a two-stage plan consisting of Patrol mobilization and
department-wide mobilization. It is designed to alert the appropriate number of personnel to
respond to duty. When activated,
commissioned officers are riding as two-man units at the direction of the Sheriff

Question 11

Can Explorers, Cadets, or Patrol Service Representatives respond to the Emergency Mobilization Plan?

Answer 11

NO.