Why an explorer?

• Volunteerism

  Volunteer experience can set you apart from other applicants for job and school applications. By volunteering, recruiters will see that you are ambitious and that you care about your community.

• Life Skills

  As an explorer you’ll benefit from interpersonal growth through self-discipline, teamwork, challenging experiences, and high standards of performance and personal conduct.

• Physical Fitness

  Exercise is beneficial to a teen's overall health and helps develop life-long fitness habits. Our physical fitness standards are established to prepare you for success during the testing process.

• Travel

  Explorers’ skills are put to the test during competitions which are held nation-wide. As a program, we travel out of state to several events each year.

• Networking

  Our explorers get the chance to interact with law enforcement professionals from not only the LVMPD but other local, county, state, federal and military organizations as well.

• Ride Alongs and Observations

  Seeing firsthand what law enforcement professionals do on a daily basis allows you to learn the ins and outs of the job.

• Mental Health

  With good mental health you are more likely to develop in positive ways, build strong relationships, and adapt to change. Our program prepares you to deal with life’s challenges.

• Leadership

  The program is organized in a para-military structure with explorers holding positions of rank which mirror the LVMPD. You’ll learn responsibility to self and others through leadership opportunities.

• Career Preparation

  Being an explorer will help prepare you for a career in policing. You’ll learn LVMPD’s codes, criminal definitions and other information necessary for success during the hiring process and beyond.