Manchester
Police Explorer Post 645
What is Exploring?
Exploring is a division of the Boy Scouts of America involving young men and women between the ages of 14 through 21. Its purpose is to bring a character building, citizenship training, and a fitness program to the youth of America.
Explorer posts are organized by businesses, industries, churches, schools, and community service groups which provide adult volunteer leaders, program resources, and facilities. These posts specialize in a variety of career and recreational programs designed to provide hands-on experience to the members of the post.
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The Manchester Police Department has been involved in Exploring for over 20 years. Post #645 provides opportunities for young adults to explore the possibility of a career in law enforcement. Some of the benefits of membership in the post are listed below:
CAREER
- A better understanding of America’s social, economic, and governmental systems
- Familiarization of policies, procedures, & administrative functions of a Police Department
- Hands-on experience through the ride-along program & various security details
- Advanced training through the NH Police Cadet Academy
EDUCATION
- Scholarships
- Professional instructors for:
- Criminal Law
- U.S. Constitution
- First Aid / CPR
- PADI Open Water Diving Course / Certification
- Criminal Investigation
POST ACTIVITIES
- Ride-along program
- Community Policing Substation Cadet manning program
- Marksmanship courses (shotgun & semi-auto pistol)
- Oleoresin-Capsicum (OC) Spray certification
- Security details (special events & VIP’s)
- Rappelling/Rock climbing/Adventure training
- Police Cadet Color Guard
- High Risk motor vehicle stops
- Handcuffing & arrest procedures
- OUIL stops
- Mock crime scenes
- Accident investigation
- Police procedures
- K-9 demonstrations
- Court procedures
OUTINGS
- Whitewater rafting
- Rock climbing
- Camping
- Scuba diving
- Prison tours
- County facilities (Sheriff’s Dept./Airport Security, etc.)
- University of Exploring (Law Enforcement Division)
- Explorer Weekend Challenge
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- You must be between the ages of 14 and 21
- You should have an interest in Law
- Enforcement as a career
- Successfully pass a background check
- You must maintain a "C" average in school
- Successfully pass an oral board
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Meetings are held a minimum of twice a month, on the first and third Wednesday at 7pm. Individuals who are interested in attending our meetings can come to the Manchester Police Department Headquarters lobby on the night of a meeting. Try and arrive a little before the start time of 7pm. Inform the front counter personnel that you are there for the Explorer Post meeting.
Further information is available by leaving a message on the post voice mail which can be reached at: 668-8711 ext. 670
A member of the post will return your call as soon as possible. Please speak clearly and leave a call back number.
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