CADET EXPLORER PROGRAM APPLICATION

EXPLORER POST 2732 The intent of the Unified Police Department Cadet Explorer Program is to educate and involve youth in police operations, to interest them in possible law enforcement careers, and build mutual understanding. The education aspect provides knowledge of the law enforcement functions, whether the participant enters police work or not. Through hands on and classroom training, the Unified Police Department Law Enforcement Cadet Explorer Program establishes an awareness of the complexities of police service. The requirements to join the program are listed below. The youth cadet position is a voluntary non-paid position and has no law enforcement authority. Cadet Explorers may only be used to perform non-enforcement and non-hazardous duties for the UPD under the direct supervision of a UPD officer. The duties of a youth cadet may include, but are not limited to: Providing assistance at special events, taking part in the Ride-along Program, Crime Prevention Programs, Youth Cadet Mentoring Program, and other tasks as assigned. Youth cadets are required to wear a complete uniform during approved functions which will be provided after an evaluation period. The uniform requirements will be given upon acceptance into the program. Youth cadets are considered on call 24 hours a day and are subject to being called out for emergencies at any time of the day or night. UPD reserves the right to reject any applicant.

General Requirements:

Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 20 Approval: Applicants under the age of 18 must get parent/guardian approval and signature Background: Applicants must be of good moral character with no convictions or arrest record for serious crimes, including those of moral turpitude Education: Applicants must maintain a “C” average while in school and a satisfactory citizenship. If not in school, applicant must be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate. Please attach a current transcript or report card Meetings: Applicants must attend 80% of meetings, unless excused in advance. In addition, special events and volunteer activities must be attended unless excused Physical Condition: Applicants must be in good physical condition Training: Applicants must attend all training classes and pass all tests given Record: A background check will be done on each applicant

Instructions

Complete every section, print in ink clearly. If a question does not apply to you, write N/A. Should you require more space than is available, attach a sheet of paper with the printed information.

Personal Data:

Last Name*

First Name*

Middle Name

Date of Birth*

Home Phone*

Phone

Cell Phone*

Phone

Email Address*

Home Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Height*

Weight*

Hair Color*

Eye Color*

Family / Emergency Contact Information:

Father's Name*

Father's Address:*

Father's Home Phone:*

Phone

Father's Cell Phone:*

Phone

Are you living with your father?*

Yes

Mother's Name*

Mother's Address*

Mother's Home Phone*

Phone

Mother's Cell Phone*

Phone

Are you living with your mother?*

Yes

Emergency Contact

In case of an emergency and we are unable to contact your parents, who can we contact?

Name*

Address*

Home Phone:*

Phone

Cell Phone*

Phone

Relationship:*

Do you live with this person?*

Yes

Personal References:

(Exclude relatives)

Name:*

Address:*

Phone:*

Phone

Relationship:*

Name:*

Address:*

Phone:*

Phone

Relationship:*

Name:*

Address:*

Phone:*

Phone

Relationship:*

Education

Beginning with the most current, list all schools attended.

School Name:*

School Address:*

School Name:*

School Address:*

Year of graduation / projected graduation from high school:*

Highest level of education completed:*

Select or enter value

Employment History:

List present employment first

Name of business:

Address:

Dates Employed: FROM

Dates Employed: TO

Reason for leaving:

Supervisor:

Name of business:

Address:

Dates Employed: FROM

Dates Employed: TO

Reason for leaving:

Supervisor:

Extracurricular Activities*

Please list all sports, hobbies, clubs or organizations that you belong to or participated in. Note special recognitions received, if any.

Miscellaneous:

How did you hear about the Unified Police Law Enforcement Youth Cadet Program?*

Have you been arrested before?*

(This would include being issued a non-traffic citation or summons) Y / N If yes, please explain:

Have your driving privileges ever been suspended, revoked or denied?*

Y / N If yes, please explain:

Do you use alcohol or drugs?*

Y / N If yes, please explain:

Medical Conditions*

Do you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of?

Please explain why you would like to be a Youth Cadet:*

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