Explorers Program for Teenagers in Our Precinct
Explorers is a leadership program in the NYPD. It is an after-school program for youths aged 14-20 years old. Activities include but not limited to:
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Crime Prevention
Skits to learn about : Stop, Question and Frisk; Domestic Violence; Arrest, Search and Seizure; Felony Car Stop
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Community Service:
- Outreach in the community on crime prevention
- Graffiti clean-up program
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Can log community service hours needed for high school
- Competitions
- 2 times a year on skills and scenarios learned
Goals to reach
Explorer Academy
- 2 weeks at Fordham including classes with different law enforcement agencies
- 1 week in Monticello including training with different Explorer posts.
- Seminars and Workshops available.
1st Precinct Explorers: Post 5001
Contact: Police Officer Michele Fisher
Phone number: 212-334-0618
1st Precinct Explorers meet Wednesday 4-5pm
@ 1st Precinct, 16 Ericsson Place in Tribeca
Can enroll at any time
In addition to regular Explorer activities, 1st Precinct Explorers do community service:
- Help the elderly in their facilities
- Work on graffiti clean-up program
- Help with the local Blood Drive: give out material, help with promotion
Transit District 2 Explorers: Post 5202
Contact: Police Officer Serafin Rodriguez
Phone number: 212-966-5778
E-mail: junitobronx@aol.com
Transit District 2 Explorers meets 3 days a week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Transit Bureau District 2 at Canal Street Station (A/C/ E lines). Explorers can attend 1-3 sessions per week.
Parent permission required for all Explorer Programs
Can enroll at any time
Programs are free of charge. For more information check out www.nyexploring.org