MVPD's Explorers are young citizens (ages 14-21) who volunteer to assist the department in providing police services to the community. The program is a great way to explore a future career in law enforcement, or just an enjoyable way to provide community service. It's also a terrific opportunity to learn about leadership, teamwork and responsibility.
Explorers attend an 8-session academy where they receive training in:- Patrol procedures
- First aid
- Radio communications
- Search and rescue
- Criminal law
- Traffic control
The Explorers Program also sponsors social functions, field trips and tours. Explorers go on ride-alongs with officers and may assist them in the field. Some of the duties Explorers perform include:- Traffic control
- Community and special event support
- Child fingerprinting
- Equipment maintenance
- Crime prevention projects
- Assistance with police dogs training program
- Assistance with youth programs
- Tobacco and alcohol decoy programs
Explorers meet once a month, on a weekday evening. At meetings, Explorers discuss business, schedule activities, and participate in training. MVPD provides Explorers with all necessary equipment.
To learn more about the program, please join us at one of our meetings:
6:30 p.m.
First & third Wednesdays (each month) at MVPD.
Parents may attend with a child on the first meeting.
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Career Choices
There is never any pressure for an Explorer to become a police officer. The program provides the organizational, leadership and people skills needed to succeed in a variety of occupations. MVPD Explorers have gone on to full-time careers in law enforcement, district attorney's office, corrections, veterinary medicine, business, the military and more. |  | Explorer Stats 2005
Service Hours: 992
Children Fingerprinted: 267
Explorer Meetings
6:30 p.m.
First & Third Wednesdays
at MVPD
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Family Affair
3 recent MVPD Explorers are sisters. Another 3 are cousins.
Explorer Requirements- 14 - 21 years old
- Parent or guardian approval, if under 18 years
- Grade point average 2.0+
- Live in Mountain View or adjacent city
- No felony criminal convictions
- Good moral character
For More Info
Explorer Post Advisor
Jodie Pierce
650/903-6650
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