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Tigard Police Explorer Program

The Tigard Police Department sponsors a Police Explorer Program for high school and college students 16-20 years of age. This program is a non-paid, volunteer position working within the police department. The program allows participants to experience life in law enforcement and to see how the police department assists the community. The experiences gained through this program enable participants to better determine if a career in law enforcement is something they would like to pursue.

Explorers attend a scaled back version of a Police Academy where they learn about Oregon law and law enforcement practices. Explorers must graduate from this academy to continue involvement in the program. After graduating from the academy, Explorers must work a minimum number of hours (12) per month. Required hours can be obtained through department sponsored training, attending monthly Explorer meetings, assisting at community events and going with patrol officers on ride-a-longs.

Explorer training includes firearms, defensive tactics, force on force, vehicle stops and building searches. Explorers also have an opportunity to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Challenge (LEC) where they compete in various events against other Explorers/Cadets from around the state. 2009 marked the first year Tigard Explorers participated in the LEC and we look forward to participating again in the future.

Even though Explorers work within the police department, they are not sworn police officers and they have no peace-officer authority. They wear department-specified uniforms and required equipment (all maintained by the Explorer).

Eligibility Requirements
  • Candidates must be between 16 and 20 years of age
  • Candidates must resign their position on their 21st birthday
  • Candidates must carry a 2.0 GPA (if in high school)
  • Candidates must not have any felony or serious misdemeanor convictions
  • Candidates must be of good moral character
  • Candidates must be physically capable of performing assigned tasks
  • Candidates must demonstrate an ongoing interest in law enforcement
If you have questions about the Police Explorer program, please contact Officer Gaytan or Officer Rinell at 503-639-6168.


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City of Tigard, 13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR 97223, 503-639-4171 | Map and Directions

AFTER-HOURS CONTACT
Public Works/Water: 503-639-1554 | Police Non-Emergency: 503-629-0111

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