LAST INFORMATION MEETING: 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Owasso Police Department
From Owasso Police Department:
The Owasso Police Department will be holding a series of introductory meetings regarding the initiation of the Owasso Police Explorer Program, set for the summer of 2013. Law Enforcement Explorers is open to young men and women ages 14 (and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 21 years old with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of Law Enforcement. Law Enforcement Exploring provides educational training programs for young adults on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement.
The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and the nation. Locally, we hope to build lasting partnerships between our communities youth, public and private schools and our Law Enforcement Officials.
Explorers in this program will learn about the educational requirements for a career in Law Enforcement and will receive tangible advice on steps they could take now to prepare and position themselves for a successful career in the field of Law Enforcement. Specifically, Explorers in our program can expect the following benefits; improved self-confidence, leadership experience and social network development, fun and exciting “hands-on” career experiences, community service opportunities, college & career readiness preparation and team building.
Nationally, over 33,000 Explorers and 8,425 adult volunteers participate in Law Enforcement Exploring. The program highlights include: the National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academies, ride-alongs, career achievement awards, National Law Enforcement Exploring Conferences, and scholarship opportunities.
Our officers and staff are excited about this program and look forward to participation by our communities youth. For more information about future meetings and questions about the program please contact Officer Ben Wolery at bwolery@cityofowasso.com.
