Bowie Police Department
Explorers Post 1916

MANY CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT...
...have begun with participation in the Police Explorers program.

Police Explorers are youth ranging in age from 14 years to 20 years of age. Our Explorers participate in activities which allow them to have hands-on experience with police officers in their roles with in the community.  

Explorers are required to attend one monthly meeting and other details as they arise. The meetings will cover topics and training that will assist them in pursuing a career in Law Enforcement.  The training received includes but is not limited to Traffic Control, Report Writing, Fingerprinting, Crime Scene Investigation, Basic Patrol Procedures, Defensive Tactics and many other Law Enforcement related topics.

Also, included in their training is a chance to earn merit awards, try out for various competitions and to enter an annual National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference.

Community service is a main function of the Post. Our Explorers participate in various special events within the community. The Post Color Guard will also have the honor of presenting the colors at several community events.

REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN

The City of Bowie Explorer Post is looking for males and females who want to be part of our organization. We want individuals who are eager to learn about police work, leadership and service to the community. High school students in the Honors program can use their service in the Explorer Post as part of their community service hours required for graduation.

Who are we looking for?

Males and females, ages 14 to 20:

• With no major criminal records
• Maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled in basic or honors courses
• Able to attend weekly Thursday night meetings
• Willing to perform community service with the Post each month.
• Able to arrange transportation to the weekly meetings or events.
• Who will be a team player within a paramilitary organization.
• Who has the desire to learn and be dedicated and loyal to the Police Explorer program.

HOW TO JOIN

Interested individuals are required to attend three of our weekly Thursday evening Post meetings (7 - 8 p.m.) at the Bowie Gymnasium

At the second meeting you will be given a Post 1916 application to complete and bring to the next meeting. If you are under 18 years of age, it must be read and signed by a parent or guardian.

An interview will be set up and conducted by the Explorer Advisor Staff. It will be their recommendation to accept or deny an application. A background check will be conducted. This will consist of checking school records and checking national, state, and local police records. Upon a favorable report, the individual will be accepted into the program.

Once accepted into the program, the Explorer will receive a Polo shirt and the Post rules and bylaws.

DONATIONS

The Bowie Police Explorers is a non-profit program and is able to operate through donations as well as through the sale of the City of Bowie Police Department's model police cruiser #1.

All proceeds will go towards field trips, uniforms, equipment, Explorer academies, and towards airfare, hotel, and registration fees associated with attending the annual National Explorer Conference.

CONTACT INFORMATION

City of Bowie Police Explorer Post 1916
2614 Kenhill Drive
Bowie, MD 20715

Office Phone Number: 301-575-2480
Fax Phone Number:    301- 575-2479

Advisor – Officer Jackson, (240) 299-0172