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Deming Police Department Explorer Program

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About the program

What is the Explorer Program

 The Deming Police Department Explorer program is designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience to young men and women interested in law enforcement. Our curriculum is designed to complement classroom studies and enables explorers to develop marketable leadership skills in any profession.  

The program is intended to: 

  • Develop leadership skills, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills of Explorers
  • Develop critical thinking skills 
  • Teach Explorers what it takes to pursue a career in law enforcement 
  • Connect Explorers to officers in the field to mentor through the process of preparing for a career in law enforcement 
  • Give local youth the opportunity to succeed 

Program Requirements

There are limited seats available in the Deming Police Department Explorer Program.  In order to be eligible, the following criteria must be met: 

  • Completed application by parent or legal guardian 
  • Age: 12-17 years old 
  • Participation in all activities 
  • Enrolled in school and maintain a "C" average or 2.0 GPA

Explorer Program Schedule

 A more detailed schedule of events will be given to Explorers upon acceptance to the Program. 

Tentative Program Dates/Times (subject to change): May 30, 2023 - June 28, 2023 (Every Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday during that time-frame) 8 AM - 3 PM with lunch provided. 

Topics of Instruction

Explorers accepted to the program will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what it takes to be in law enforcement.  Each Explorer will be introduced to different roles and departments of law enforcement, as well as learn some of the most important skill-sets of police officers.  

  •  The hiring process
  • Scenario-based training 
  • Control & arrest tactics 
  • Leadership studies
  • Building searches
  • Firearm safety & marksmanship
  • Radio Communication

What is expected of the Explorer?

A legal parent or guardian must complete the application in its entirety by the deadline of March 31, 2023.  


Upon acceptance to the program, each Explorer is expected to participate to the fullest extent in all training exercises and activities. The Explorer will be responsible for maintaining equipment and gear provided and will be responsible for replacing uniform and/or equipment if damaged in the event of misuse. Each Explorer is expected to be respectful, law abiding citizens while representing the Explorer Program.  The Explorer is also expected to maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Each Explorer will receive the following upon acceptance to the program: 

  • Uniform Shirt
  • Uniform BDU
  • Uniform Duty Belt 
  • Duty Belt Gear (handcuff case, handcuffs, baton holster, baton)
  • PT Shirt
  • PT Shorts 

**Explorers are responsible for purchasing their own duty boots / PT shoes. If assistance is needed, please speak with your SRO. 

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