Elgin Police Explorers

The Explorer Program enhances the relationship between the police department and youth residing in Elgin and surrounding communities.

This program is affiliated with Boy Scouts of America, though both males and females are welcome. The program objectives are:

Facilitate exposure to various criminal justice careers and positive interaction with law enforcement professionals.
Provide hands-on experience and awareness of the criminal justice system, thereby helping Explorers make an informed decision regarding a career in law enforcement or related field.
Serve the community by assisting the police department in a supplementary law enforcement and liaison capacity.
Facilitate personal growth through building self-confidence, utilizing team work, engaging in challenging experiences, and setting high standards of performance and personal conduct.
Enhance character development and improve physical and mental fitness.
Learn responsibility to one's self and others through leadership.

Qualifications for Membership

14-years-of-age or older, younger than 21
Live in Elgin or surrounding community
Enrolled in a local academic institution
Grade point average of a C or above
No previous arrests or felony convictions; extenuating circumstances may be reviewed on a case by case basis

To apply interested persons must attend one of our semiannual open houses, complete an application, pass an oral interview, pass a written examination and prove a strong level of physical fitness.

Meetings and
Community Service Hours

Meetings are held at the police department every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Annually, all Explorers are expected to contribute 96 hours of volunteer time.

Volunteer activities are coordinated by the police department. Activities may include special events, fingerprinting at community events, assistance at open houses, and police department projects.