Law Enforcement Explorer Post #1514

The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to involving the young citizens of the community in programs that instill pride, increase self-esteem, and teach self-awareness. The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is designed to provide our youth with these skills. It provides an opportunity to participate in valuable community service activities, making Kitsap County a safer place for all citizens.

The KCSO Explorer Program is chartered through the Boy Scouts of America and is designed for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 21, who are interested in law enforcement training, community service, and recreational programs.

An Explorer Cadet has the opportunity to learn first hand about various aspects of law enforcement. The Explorers meet every Monday evening and participate in training activities such as:

• Collision Investigation
• Traffic Control
• Arrest Techniques
• Building Searches
• Patrol Procedures
• Felony Traffic Stops
• First Aid
• Domestic Violence Intervention
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Traffic Stops

Explorer Cadets also provide many community services such as fingerprinting, traffic control at special events, and community policing. They participate in mock scene investigations within the department and compete with other departments at regional mock scene events. After a probation period Explorer Cadets have the opportunity to participate in the ride along program within the Sheriff's Office.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Kitsap County
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Be between the ages of 16 and 21 years of age
• Complete a background check
• Have no felony convictions

Cadet applications are accepted at any time of year. Oral board interviews for Cadet applicants will be held in January, April, July, and October.

You can either download the cadet application and fill it out or fill it out on line then print it. You then need to sign it and bring or mail it to the sheriff's office.