MPD Explorer Post
- We are non-profit program run by volunteer Minneapolis Police Officers.
- We mentor and train young adults, ages 14-20.
- We train Explorers in a variety of common police scenarios.
- We encourage explorers who graduate from high school to become Community Service Officers.
- Many Explorers become police officers.
Join the MPD Explorer Post to find out what it's like to be a Minneapolis police officer.
- Explorers compete at local, state and national competitions and can earn college scholarships.
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Explorers also help Minneapolis police officers at events such as the Uptown Art Fair, NE Parade, Aquatennial Parade.
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Explorers in good standing may participate in ride-alongs with Minneapolis Police Officers
Scenarios include:
• Traffic Stops
• Domestic Crisis Intervention
• Traffic Crash Investigation
• Hostage Negotiation
• Burglary Response
• Search and Arrest
• White Collar Crime
• Emergency First Aid
• And more!
Requirements to be an Explorer
- Pass a criminal background check
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Be 14-20 years old and in high school or enrolled in a college at the time of acceptance.
- Have an interest in the field of law enforcement.
For more information:
Minneapolis Police Explorer Program
4119 Dupont Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Last updated Jul 9, 2019
