Exploring is part of the Learning for Life career education program from young men and women who are 14 (and have completed eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Exploring's purpose is to provide training and experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and sponsoring organizations in their communities. Exploring is a national program that has been in existence for over 50 years. Just as there are many types of vocations/careers - there are many types of Explorer Posts. Although each post will have varying training and experience, there are five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education, and leadership experience.
Kohler Police Explorers will be exposed to all facets of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System.
Kohler Police Explorers will receive training in areas such as verbal communication, first responder emergency medicine, CPR/defibrillation, traffic control, radio and mobile computer operations, court testimony, accident investigation, collection and preservation of evidence, and many other areas of Law Enforcement.
Kohler Police Explorers will visit sites associated with Law Enforcement, such as the Sheboygan County Circuit Court facility, the Sheboygan County Detention Center, and the Wisconsin State Regional Crime Lab.
Kohler Police Explorers will attend regional competitions where they will compete against other Police Explorer Posts.
Kohler Police Explorers will be able to apply their training and receive invaluable "real" experience by accompanying Kohler Police Officers on their patrol shifts. Police Explorers will assist Officers at special events as well.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school or college and must pass a background check.
Each Explorer will pay an annual fee of $10.00. $7.00 goes to Learning for Life and provides secondary/supplemental insurance. $3.00 will stay in the local post treasury.
Explorers will also be expected to buy their own uniforms.
(Scholarships may be available for uniforms.)
For further information or to apply to the Kohler Police Explorers contact the Kohler Police Department or send an e-mail to Lieutenant David Darin or Officer Todd Reinemann.
