Community Outreach

Law Enforcement Explorers Host Graduation Ceremony Saturday

Corpus Christi Explorers Post #133 as pictured in January 2013
Corpus Christi Explorers Post #133 as pictured in January 2013

The Corpus Christi Police Explorer Post #133 and the U.S. Border Patrol Kingsville Explorer Post #531 will host a 2013 Police Explorer Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Del Mar West Campus Emerging Technology Building located at 4101 Old Brownsville Road.

The two Explorer Posts combined resources for the past several months to have a Law Enforcement Explorers Police Academy for youth ages 14-20 who are interested in the law enforcement industry. The Academy began February 7, 2013 and was held every Thursday night and Saturday at the Del Mar College Campus.

There were about 30 students who participated in the Academy and they had classes and 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 Corpus Christi, 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 40th year anniversary next year.

The Kingsville Border Patrol Explorers also participated 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 shared 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/.