Explorer Post No. 312

Wise Police Department Explorer Post No. 312 was established in September 1983, and is part of the Sequoyah Council area.  Officer Erik Steele is the advisor for the post.  The membership is currently 20 members and is the second oldest post in the Sequoyah Council area.

Training, Projects, and Activities

Explorers participate in many community projects, activities, and police training.  Some of these are:

• Ride Along Program - certain guidelines to qualify
• Scenario Training
• Assisting Police Officers with parades and special events
• Traffic Control during Wise Fall Fling and other special events
• Competition against other posts
• Special Crime Prevention Programs
• Fund raisers

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How to Join!

If you're interested in a career in law enforcement and you want experience or need to know if you're cut out for police work, the Wise Explorer Post may be what you need.

Explorer Post 312 is located at Wise Police Department in the new Town Hall Building on West Main Street.  The Explorer Post can provide you with valuable experience that employers look for.  We can also provide training usually reserved only for officers, such as:  a ride-along program, rappelling, physical agility courses, firearms training, and directing traffic.  Explorers 18 years of age and older can take part in ASP Tactical Baton and Pepper Spray Certification.

All applicants are subject to the following rules and guidelines:

1. Be between the ages of 14 and 21
2. A student in high school or college
3. Be of good moral character
4. Able to provide 3 references (high school or college advisor, police officer, pastor, employer, coach, teacher, etc.)
5. Pass an oral interview, background investigation, and be voted on by current members
6. have no convictions for felonies or serious misdemeanors
7. Write a 100 word essay on why you would like to join the Explorer Post
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  Meetings are every Tuesday night at 6:00 and usually last about 2 hours.
  
  If you're interested, please contact Officer Erik Steele or officer Mickel Mullins at the Wise Police Department (276) 328-9046 or e-mail us at  Explorer Post.
  
  

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  The Explorer Code

  As an Explorer--

  I believe that American's strength lies in her trust in God and in the courage and strength of her people. I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life. I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it. I will recognize the dignity and worth of my fellowmen and will use fair play and goodwill dealing with them. I will acquire the Exploring attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.