West Yorkshire PoliceWest Yorkshire PoliceExplorer ProgrammeExplorer Programme

Simon Phillips, Simon Phillips, Community Engagement OfficerCommunity Engagement Officer

West Yorkshire PoliceWest Yorkshire Police

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• A voluntary programme for young people aged between 16-18 years old to get an insight into 21st century policing

• A way of future/budding officers acquiring valuable policing experiences

• To engage with young people representative of the communities of the respective Divisions delivering the programme

West Yorkshire Police Explorer Programme

Applicants must:

• Be aged between 16-18 years old when the programme starts 

• Live in West Yorkshire

• Be able to commit to one evening per week throughout the course of the programme.   • Be enthusiastic about the Police Service and be interested in working in the community

Who can Apply?

• Publicity and Marketing

• Application

• Selection

• Vetting

• Induction Day

• Programme of sessions

• Awards Evening

How does it work?

• Local Police Station

• Force Training School

• Operational Support Unit

• Oulton Firing Range

• Magistrates Courts

• Local neighbourhoods (NPT work)

Where does it take place?

Do’s and Don’t’s

• Don’t film, record or photograph

• Don’t gossip about things you may have seen or heard,

• Don’t put things on personal Facebook or similar sites

• Participate as much as you can and enjoy the programme

Custody Services

Defence Tactics

Scenes Of Crime

Hi-Tech Crime

Crime Prevention

Counter Terrorism Unit

Communications

Knife Crime & Firearms

Child & Public Protection Unit

First Aid

Homicide & Major Enquiry Team

Family Liaison

Operations Support & Dog Unit

Roads Policing

Special Constables

Police Constables

PCSO

Police Volunteers

Recruitment

And much more…………….!

How will you support us in return?Outside of the planned course agenda we will ask you to :

• Support your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

• Undertake a number of projects and initiatives in your areas

• Participate in a number of pre-planned community events

• Help with our Public Order Training

“Your contribution will help to Increase Confidence & Satisfaction”

After Explorers/Careers with West Yorkshire Police

• Police Service Volunteer

• Special Constable

• Supervision of next Explorer group

• Police Officer

• Police Staff

Further Information• http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/explorers

• www.facebook.com/wypexplorers

• hq.explorer@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

• Strategic Partnerships Team – 01924 292956