Explorer Post 411

Welcome to Law enforcement exploring

The Port St. Lucie Police Explorer Post 411 provides an opportunity for young men and women to experience firsthand how a police department functions and what it takes to get started with a challenging career in law enforcement.

Explorers are required to attend weekly meetings where they are taught basic knowledge of criminal law, radio codes, traffic control techniques, first aid skills, military drill and police procedures, and other tactical techniques.

If you are a young person, interested in a career in law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system, this program is for you.

Requirements:

  • Be free of any serious physical or mental deficiency which would limit participation in the program.
  • Junior Explorers: Must be between the ages of 12 to 14
  • Explorers: Must be between the ages of 14 to 21
  • Must currently be enrolled in high school
  • Must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average
  • Must be of good moral character
  • Must pass background/ fingerprint check

Explorer Post 411 Team

Cost:

The Port St. Lucie Police Explorer Post 411 comes at no-cost to the parents of those participating in the program.

Activities:

  • Explorer competition
  • Weekly meetings
  • Parades and community events
  • Participate in police-related activities
  • Participate in ride-along program

Explorers using equipment

Benefits:

  • Gain self-esteem
  • Earn community service hour
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Learn the importance of team work
  • Learn life skills
  • Citizenship
  • Develop a positive attitude
  • Career opportunities
  • Character development
  • Physical and mental fitness

Explorer Shoot Practice

Start your journey today by dialing 772-871-5000.

Learning for Life

The Learning for Life Corporation offers seven programs designed to support schools and community based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. The seven programs focus on character education and career education. Learning for Life programs help youth develop social and life skills, assist in character development, and help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. There are two program methods. We have six school based programs and one worksite based program.

Adults involved in Learning for Life are selected by the organization in which they work (i.e., schools, local businesses, community organizations, etc.). Race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status and citizenship are not criteria for participation in Learning for Life.
At a time when drugs and gangs are ravaging many of our schools and communities, Learning for Life programs can be a catalyst to help stop this trend. The program uses age-appropriate, grade-specific lesson plans to give youth skills and information that will help them cope with the complexities of today’s society.

Learning for Life makes academic learning fun and relevant to real-life situations in age appropriate and grade specific material. As a result, the positive character traits and skills learned by participation in Learning for Life not only make students more confident and capable, but also give them an invaluable understanding of how things work in the real world. School and community demands for character education and career education programs have greatly influenced the dramatic growth of Learning for Life. Learning for Life has been adopted by more than 17,000 schools and organizations nationwide, serving over 1.5 million youth.

What Is Exploring?

Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. Color, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, and citizenship are not criteria for participation.

Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities.

Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate an Explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.

Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. For more information go to www.learningforlife.org or www.youtube.com/user/learningforlifeusa.

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