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Law enforcement exploring is a part of the Boy Scouts of America. It is designed to acquaint young people with the nature and complexity of law enforcement. The purpose is to:

• Build Individual Character
• Develop Leadership Skills / Potential
• Gain Appreciation for Community Service
• Develop Good Citizenship

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The goals and objectives of the Richland Hills Explorer Program are to:

• Further Explorer's Education
• Encourage the Explorer's participation in a wide variety of service activities
• Enhance the Explorer's preparation for future roles as citizens, community members, leaders, and police officers

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Both male and female young adults are encouraged to join. To join you must meet these criteria:

• Be between the ages of 14 and 21 years of age
• Have a sincere interest in law enforcement
• Be enrolled in school and maintain a "C" average
• Have parental permission if under the age of 17
• Have no serious police record
• Be in good health
• Maintain a neat appearance in compliance with the policies of the • Department
• Pass a background check
• Pass a structured review board
• Complete the Basic Explorer Training Program

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The Ride Along program is a program, which allows the Explorers to observe the officers as they work in the field. Explorers can experience and learn law enforcement first hand. To be eligible for this program an Explorer must be:

• At least 16 years of age
• Be in good standing with the Explorer Program
• Have parental and advisor approva
• Satisfactorily completed the Basic Explorer Training Program

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• Explorer Post Activities
• Scenario Training
• Competitions against other posts

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• Department Activities

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