Laredo sector explorer program celebrates 35 years u. Hes now a supervisory cbp officer at the chicago field office and currently advises two explorer posts. It provides local youth with an understanding of law enforcement duties. An instructor at this years conference, venegas has been an adviser for 19 years. The pink patch project is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and public safety agencies to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer. Requirements to become a law enforcement explorer law. Current version, but darkgold thread instead of yellow. Cbp blaine sector chief issues charity snowball challenge.
United states customs and border protection cbp phoenix air unit arizona 191 views scan by. Local law enforcement have no real knowledge of federal agencies or about their coveragebenefits. Blackinton 1 38 x 38 thin pink line 3 section commendation bar. Like its mission, cbps law enforcement jurisdiction is highly complex and derives authority from a wide spectrum of federal statutes.
Cbp has law enforcement explorer posts, both at ports of entry and at border patrol sectors, which provide explorers with practical training and handson experience in federal law enforcementrelated activities. Law enforcement posts conduct a variety of programs and projects featuring safety, training, and service. Law enforcement career exploring promotes personal growth and discipline with handson exposure to many exciting careers within the criminal justice system. Customs and border protection cbp explorer post in detroit invites all high school and college students ages 1420 interested in law enforcement to. The us customs service patches with numbers besides them are the numbers from raymond sherrards encyclopedia of federal law enforcement patches. Border patrol agents retain the circular legacy border patrol patch, which is. Pins and commendation bars law enforcement professionals. I am going to try to do that if i cant get in with the sheriff. If youve ever wanted to venture into the excitement behind the law enforcement profession with other teens like you, then youre in the right place. Law enforcement exploring is a community service, careeroriented program designed to educate young men and women, ages 1421, about law enforcement. Washington dc united states customs cbp 200th anniversary 201 views 2 files on 1. Ice graduates its inaugural new york explorers post ice.
We did however design our patch that says explorer and has the exploring e on it. Congratulations, you have officially earning the tittle cbp explorer. Cbp law enforcement explorer program open house patch. The cbp explorer program offers opportunities in character building, good citizenship, and fitness for young men and women ages 14 through 21. It provides practical training and handson experience in the areas of criminal justice and law enforcement. Lake elsinorewildomar, ca newspolice probe shooting death of. With more than 700 explorers, cbp has one of the largest law enforcement explorer programs in the federal government. The program offers young adults a personal awareness of the criminal justice system through training, practical. Please note, the cbp explorer program is a youth mentorship program for students between the ages of 14 and 21, and is not an employment opportunity with the united states government for more.
The clayton police explorer program works with young men and women who are interested in learning about law enforcement in general and also explore it as a career opportunity. Welcome to robs collection of customs patches this page was created august 06, 2000. Cbp has law enforcement explorer posts, both at ports of entry and at border patrol sectors, which provide explorers with practical training and handson. The united states border patrol usbp is the united states customs and border protections federal law enforcement arm within the united states department of homeland security dhs. Aug 27, 20 please note, the cbp explorer program is a youth mentorship program for students between the ages of 14 and 21, and is not an employment opportunity with the united states government for more.
This book is a must have for any us federal patch collector. If you think you might be interested in a career in federal law enforcement. All items in mint condition unless otherwise stated in the title. Nationally, over 33,000 explorers and 9,000 adult volunteers participate in law enforcement. Thank you to the class of 20172018 explorer in training, lopez and hall for helping out on such an important day. Show only markdown colorsizes color goldroyal blue select a. It provides insights and hands on experience with local. As explorers we have no law enforcement capabilities and therefore saw no need for a badge. Venegas first learned about law enforcement as an explorer in 1995.
After september 11, 2001, some explorer posts have focused their training on counterterrorism, border patrol, drug raids, hostage negotiation, and. Thank you to the class of 20172018 explorer in training, lopez and hall for helping out on such an important. Hood county law enforcement explorers home facebook. At the end of the year 2014, there were over 4,500 young people in the program. The law enforcement explorers program is designed to help young adults of the central bucks communities to make a more informed decision about future careers and. One of the highlights of this years conference was the chance for. The following listing is an example of some of the activities and training in which the explorers may participate. Law enforcement patches tagged us customs military. Many of our senior leaders began their careers as explorers.
Explorers will benefit from a unique view of cbp law enforcement and participate in leadership opportunities, training and demonstrations, drills and ceremonies, physical fitness, marksmanship and community outreach. Cbp enforces customs laws 1 related to tariff and revenue protection, and immigration laws 2 related to the admission of individuals to the united states. Law enforcement explorer program participant and parent or guardian. Law enforcement explorer program smithfield police department. While those are key components, border enforcement represents a more holistic function, integrating resources and information at and between all ports of entrywhether air, land, or seawith consular operations.
Junior law enforcement explorers operate in partnership under the learning for life. Marine corps usmc site, however, the owner of this web site is an official trademark licensee of the usmc. Whether youre a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, exploring is a great place to start. An educational program for young men and women with an interest in law enforcement. Ioacis international organization of asian crime invest. Show only markdown colorsizes color goldroyal blue select a select a. A woven logo adjustable hook and loop strap for a comfortable fit. Many clayton police explorers have pursued a career in law enforcement and ended up as officers within the clayton police department and other local police departments.
Us customs and border protection explorers tampa, fl blog. The plumstead township police department explorers post 5708 was established on november 3, 20. We have over 75,000 pieces of boy and girl scout memorabilia to sell. Customs and border protection cbp explorer post in detroit invites all high school and college students ages.
Cbp has law enforcement explorer posts, both at ports of entry and at border patrol sectors, which provide explorers with practical training and handson experience in federal law enforcement related activities. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the national law enforcement. Gain exposure to various criminal justice careers and to have positive interaction with law enforcement professionals. Customs and border protection, cbp, is one of the worlds largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the u. Law enforcement explorer, post 910 from lordsburg, n. As a former police chief, i enjoy these opportunities to connect with former and current colleagues and to share cbps mission and perspectives about law enforcement challenges that all law enforcement agencies share. Law enforcement exploring is a youth development program centered around the five areas of program emphasis. The united states border patrol usbp is an american federal law enforcement agency. Law enforcement exploring nationally, over 33,000 explorers youth 1420 years of age and 8,425 adult volunteers participate in law enforcement exploring. Us customs service patches with numbers besides them are the numbers from raymond sherrards encyclopedia of federal law enforcement patches. Law enforcement exploring is a handson program open to young men and women who have completed the 6th grade through 20 years old, interested in a career in law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system. Also as of july 5th 2008 in order to be hired as a cbp officer you must me under the age of 37, a provision held only for law enforcement. Cbp and ice enforcement and facilitation efforts at and.
Border patrol explorer recognized nationally for leadership. Law enforcement has changed a lot in the past four decades. The international association of chiefs of police iacp and the national sheriffs association nsa, support and promote. These law enforcement baseball caps come in police, security caps, fire department caps, fbi caps, sheriff caps and border patrol caps.
Law enforcement youth exploring open house dearborn, mi patch. Us customs and border protection explorers tampa, fl. The law enforcement explorer post is a program sponsored by boy scouts of america for young men and women, ages 14 21. The program provides applicants the option to participate in either the united states border patrol usbp explorer program or the cbp officer. Border patrol explorers and their families led by laredo sector. Cbp law enforcement explorer program border patrol jobs. Department of homeland security law enforcement patches. Usbp left shoulder patch 2002present current version, but darkgold thread instead of yellow. Yes they are given the 20 year retirement provision. Apr 15, 20 the award ceremony began march 1 by recognizing a jr. We are the largest sponsor of explorer posts in the country, with 72 chartered posts and more than 1,400 registered explorers nationwide.
Law enforcement exploring, commonly referred to as police explorers is a careeroriented. If you have any questions about the cbp law enforcement explorer program, please contact your local post advisor. Post 601 is now composed of young men and women between the ages of 14 to 20. Explorers attend weekly meetings where they receive training in all avenues of law enforcement. Anyone in miami have some insight on the explorer program for cbp. Its mission is to detect and prevent illegal aliens, terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the united states, and to prevent illegal trafficking of. The agency hosts the countrys largest law enforcement explorer group, sponsoring some 70 posts and more than 1,300 explorers.
Blackinton 1 18 breast cancer awareness heart ribbon lapel pin. The deluxe law enforcement ball cap features a 3d high definition front embroidery, embroidery on sandwich bill and embroidery text on bill. How to become a police and law enforcement explorer. The award ceremony began march 1 by recognizing a jr.
Founded on july 12, 1973, its one of the exploring programs from learning for life, a nonscouting subsidiary of the boy scouts of america. Dhs cbp office of field operations formerly us customs under the us department of the treasury cbp multicam keystone patch cbp field operations right shoulder patch. Hsi new yorks law enforcement explorers post 601 was established october 2016, under the bylaws of the boys scout of america and its learningforlife program. The usbp is the armed and uniformed federal police that secure the borders. Customs and border protection cbp law enforcement explorer program is a volunteer program designed for young men and women to receive experience in and exposure to law enforcement careers within cbp. On june 7th 2017 explorers class of 20162017 graduated. Jun 17, 2018 on june 7th 2017 explorers class of 20162017 graduated. Border enforcement is more than its widely perceived role of border guards patrolling external boundaries and inspectors admitting traffic through ports of entry. Explorers also make inperson visits to such units as k9 and harbor patrol.
The border patrol has 28 posts, primarily in texas, arizona, and california. Law enforcement exploring combines classroom training with ridealongs in police vehicles, pistol shooting, commu nity policing as well as. Obtain handson experience and awareness of the criminal justice system, thereby helping explorers to make an informed decision on a career in law enforcement or a related field. Law enforcement safety act leosa about cbp with more than 60,000 employees, u. The law enforcement explorer program, founded in 1973, is a worksitebased program for young men and women who plan to pursue careers in law enforcement. I recently returned from the international association of chiefs of police iacp conference. Law enforcement exploring provides opportunities for young adults to explore law enforcement careers, the criminal justice system, and to promote character development and citizenship among americas youth. Its mission is to detect and prevent illegal aliens, terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the united states, and to prevent illegal trafficking of people and contraband. If you think you might be interested in a career in federal law enforcement, especially if you want to get into customs enforcement, it might be something youd enjoy. First, cbp headquarters recently issued a cargo service message csms 17000612 concerning potential penalties which may be assessed for wood packaging materials violations effective. In 2011 the exploring program established explorer clubs for youths in the ages of 11. Cbp officer badge patch usbp junior patrol agent badge sticker.
Law enforcement explorer program smithfield police. On october 7, 2016, post 601 commenced its first basic training, which consisted of 35 sessions. What latinx ice and border patrol agents say about arresting. Law enforcement exploring, commonly referred to as police explorers is a careeroriented program that gives young adults the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement by working with local law enforcement agencies.
Exploring provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. The explorer program concretizes the partnership that the cbp wants to have with americas youth. Young explorers can join in federal enforcementrelated activities within the cbp. Plumstead township police police explorers post 5708. In 2011 the exploring program established explorer clubs for. Apr 08, 2014 like its mission, cbps law enforcement jurisdiction is highly complex and derives authority from a wide spectrum of federal statutes. It shows almost all the us federal patches ever worn.
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