Law Enforcement Explorer Post 2121
The Bedford Police Explorer Program is a career-oriented program that gives young adults the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement from working officers. It's one of the Exploring programs from Learning for Life, a non-Scouting subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America. The program includes lessons on the following topics:
- Basic police academy skills
- Patrol ride-a-longs
- Leadership skills
- Uniform pride
- Team building
- Self confidence
- SWAT
- Hostage negotiations
- Crime scene investigations
Participant Requirements
- Participants must be between 14 and 20 years of age and have at least completed eighth grade.
- Open to youth that live in Hurst, Euless, Bedford, or the surrounding area
- Membership opens once a year and interested individuals must complete an interest card and then attend an Open House. The 2023 Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bedford Police Department, 2121 L. Don Dodson Dr.
- After attending the Open House, potential new members must complete an application and pass a background check.
- Membership is $60 annually
- Complete a set amount of community service hours.
Meeting Details
When: Thursday nights, 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: Bedford Police Department (2121 L. Don Dodson Drive in Bedford)
To verify dates and times, please contact Officer Ruby Flores via email at ruby.flores@bedfordtx.gov.
More Information
Fill out the online interest card.