LETTER FROM THE ARNOLD POLICE DEPARTMENT:

The City of Arnold Police Department will be bringing back the Arnold Police Explorer Program. In order to be considered for the program, members must be a US citizen and a resident of Jefferson County, Missouri. Additionally, they need to meet the below requirements.

PURPOSE:

Explorer Post 9562 of the Boy Scouts of America is chartered by the Arnold Police Department as an opportunity for young men and women of the community to “explore” law enforcement as a possible career choice.

EXPLORER CODE OF ETHICS:

As a Law Enforcement Explorer, my fundamental duty is to respect the U.S. Constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality and justice.  I will lead a life based on morality and integrity; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others.  I will be honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, and will obey the laws of the land and the regulations of the Law Enforcement Explorer Post.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:

Applicants for the position of Explorer should be students/graduates or possess a GED or its equivalent, be between the ages of fourteen (14) and twenty (20), be a resident of Jefferson County, Missouri, and comply with the following:

  • Have and be able to maintain a “C” grade point average.
    • If an Explorer is unable to maintain the “C” average that is required, they will be placed on suspension until proper documentation from the school can be provided to lift the suspension.
  • Have no serious arrests or convictions, or any violation deemed by the Post Advisors that violate the Explorer Code of Ethics.
  • Belong to no other Law Enforcement Explorer Post.
  • Have parental approval if under the age of 18 years old.

PRE-INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANTS:

All Police Explorers are subject to criminal history background checks. An investigation to determine suitability shall be conducted by the post advisors to determine character and background of each candidate. Any applicant that does not pass the background investigation will not be accepted. Candidates with criminal records and questionable loyalty or morals shall be rejected.

Police Explorer Application
Police Explorer Rules and Regulations

Applications for the Arnold Explorer Program can be sent to Officer Josh Lambrich.