The Corpus Christi Police Department Explorer Post #133 will host a Police Explorer Academy that begins Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Del Mar West Campus Public Safety Building.

There will be 30 students who participate in the Academy every Thursday night and Saturday until the graduation in June. The classes will include instruction on the history of policing, Criminal Law, Crisis Intervention, Traffic, First Aid, Report Writing, Arrest Search and Seizure, Narcotics, Physical Training, and Crime Scene Scenarios.

Law Enforcement Explorers are students ages 14 – 20 who are interested to learn about Law Enforcement careers. The Explorers participate in competitions with other Explorer posts to compete for awards and learn skills in the police industry. Post 133 recruits from throughout the city, to include all high schools and colleges in this area. Corpus Christi Police Explorers formed in 1972 as a living memorial and honor for all fallen officers after police officer John Sartain was killed by a sniper. The Explorers are affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life program which enhances self-confidence, motivation, civic-mindedness, and cultivates strong leadership traits. These characteristics help Explorers prepare for a career in law enforcement and to become future leaders. Post 133 will celebrate its 40^th year anniversary next year.

The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers will participate on Saturdays in this Academy. The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers are a new program who reached out to the Corpus Christi Police Department for assistance. The two explorer posts will share resources to facilitate training.

Anyone interested to learn more about Law Enforcement Explorers program may visit: http://exploring.learningforlife.org/services/career-exploring/law-enforcement/  or contact Senior Officer Emily Perez of the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 728-9843 or by email at emilyp@cctexas.com.