What is a Police Explorer?
A Police Explorer is a person between the ages of 14 and 21who are interested in the field of law enforcement. He or s/he participates in meetings, training sessions, ride-alongs with experienced police officers, and other activities such as the Explorer Police Academy as part of the learning process. Leadership positions are obtained through elections and the completion of certain training requirements. The Rochester Police Explorer post is fully chartered by the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Anyone can be a Police Explorer as long as s/he is of good character, is between the ages of 14 and 21, and maintains a "C" average in school