APD Youth Explorers Post #8847

The APD Youth Explorers Post #8847 is a group of teenagers and young adults aged 13-20 with a strong interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. The group meets bi-monthly and are given lessons in various aspects of policing. Explorers also participate in real world scenarios in a safe controlled environment to improve on their skills. The training is provided by APD Officers from various units of the police department.

Training includes…

  • Traffic stops

  • Handcuffing, pat down, search and control tactics

  • Crisis negotiation

  • Police Calls for service i.e. Domestic disturbances, Suspicious persons, Crisis intervention

  • Report writing

  • Law review

  • Bomb scene

  • Building Clearing

  • Physical training

There will also be opportunities for community service and team building.

The APD Youth Explorer Open house will take place on August 22nd and 23rd at 5:30PM at The Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail Rd., Aurora, IL.

For further information contact Sergeant G. Wrobel at 630-256-5326 or gwrobel@aurora.il.us

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