The
Explorer Program is part of the Learning for Life Career Education
Program for young men and women who are 14 years of age and have
completed eighth grade or are 15-20 years of age with an interest in the
law enforcement field.
The Park Ridge
Explorer Post 911 is based on five areas of emphasis: career
opportunities, life skills, in-service learning, character education and
leadership experience. These areas are based and conducted in a
public safety environment. Activities will allow Explorers to have
hands-on experience with police officers in their roles in the
community.
Recent
Explorer training has included:
- Basic
Patrol Procedures
- Rapid
Response to Special Threats
- Traffic
Crash Investigation
- Defensive
Tactics
- Firearm
Safety
Explorers
have assisted in bike safety courses, fireworks parking/traffic control and
roadside safety checkpoints.
For
Explorer meeting schedules and more information, visit
their website at parkridgepoliceexplorers.webs.com
For
questions, please feel free to contact Officer Ben Peterson or
Officer Michael Luehr at the Park Ridge Police Department, 847-318-5252
or you may visit the Learning for Life website at www.learning-for-life.org/exploring.
