“What Role did the Explorer Program Play in Deciding Your Future?”
Josef Rager
My name is Josef Rager and I have been an Explorer since March 2022. I had the opportunity to participate in a program that changed the course of my life. This program provided me with hands-on experience in numerous aspects of Law Enforcement, including but not limited to crime scene analysis, traffic control, room searches, etc. Through this program, I have been able to see firsthand the impact that Law Enforcement can have on a community, and it has helped me realize that this was the career path I wanted to pursue. The Explorer Program aided in deciding that I want to become a Police Officer.
Becoming a Police Officer is a choice that requires a strong sense of character and a deep commitment to the community. It requires the ability to handle physically and mentally demanding situations, and the ability to maintain public safety. Driven by a sense of duty, Police Officers risk their lives everyday while on the job. I was aware of the idea of
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During which we had constant physical training, some of the hardest I have ever done, lectures, daily demonstrations, and challenges to overcome. Any mistake was a gig, which was a punishment that required physical exertion. It was expected that you greet all people loudly and proudly, and stand at attention for long periods of time. Through these constant trials I started to better understand what it truly meant to be a police officer and I became intoxicated with the idea of becoming one. My idolizations were confirmed when I had asked one of the officers, Sergeant Phillips, why he became a police officer. He told me that while he had plenty of opportunities in other career paths he understood that becoming a police officer was his way to make a difference and be of service to others. His story moved
I had the privilege to interview Ed Locklear who is employed at the Pembroke Police Department where he serves as the Assistant Chief and Captain of the department. Ed Locklear has 19 years of experience, and says he truly enjoys his job. He has been with the Pembroke agency for 3 years now, and before that he worked at the campus of UNC Pembroke. His job duties are usually to help the Chief with day to day operations, such as training for some of the other men at the agency, ordering equipment that they may need, responding to calls, and patrolling the area every now and then. His typical day as the Captain is patrolling, checking out the area to make sure nothing bad is happening, and business walk throughs to make sure everything is running smoothly and no one is causing any trouble.
My name is Luis Strozzi and I'm 17 years old. I was born on the day October 1 1999 in New York, U.S.A. at that time my dad was apart of the NYPD the New York Police Department, so that Kent I would hardly see him and when I do get to see him it's either in a hospital or when my mom and dad would arguing that he never spends time with us which is true but I did not mind it. wanted to be a policeman just like my dad, each Halloween I would dress up as a policeman. At the age of 15 my dad was shot right in the chest and that was the last time I saw him, when I was around 10 I moved to San Andreas to settle down and that's what I did but all those lonely nights made me think about my dad and his legacy in the NYPD and now I want to take the path
For my professional interview I spoke with Officer Doug Headlee from the York Police Department in York, Nebraska. Officer Headlee is a 11 year police veteran with the YPD starting his career in February 2007 going into the Nebraska Law Enforcement Academy which is a 14 week academy class starting for him in May and finished in August. During the 14 weeks he would live on site Monday through Friday, would go home Friday night after dismissal and return Sunday night. The training academy was a new environment for Officer Headlee due to the fact he had no prior military experience and no family background in law enforcement. Before the academy he had a college degree in Fire Prevention wanting to be a Fire Fighter and had worked in the private
Officers are problem solvers, lifesavers and help people within their neighborhoods. After having served my country, I would like to help and serve the community and city in which I live. Setting the example and being a role model for the adolescents in our society is something that means a lot to me. Never giving up on them, in the same manner that the role models in my career never gave up on
I did family chores, delighted in hunting and fishing and football, and eagerly read military history. In 1911, I won an appointment to West Point, where I played football until I suffered a serious knee injury. My pranks, fondness for cards and smoking, and average grades earned him little respect from his teachers. They thought that I would be a good officer, but not a great one.
That had not told me much only where to show up, when, and how to dress. Basic Academy, just by the name I knew it would be a lot of work. One month later after passing more tests, learning the rules, more on dress, and expectations, they said I am ready to work in the largest prison in the state. An overnight move, no time to take in the new town, the new house, just off to bed, my fresh pressed uniform hung alone in the closet, my boots below shined from the full moons light.
Miller again takes his time reflecting on the question. They are never quick to lay blame on a brother. He takes another long drag off his cigarette and exhales slowly. “I would like to say he did his best in his current situation, but yes, any officer can benefit from additional training. I am familiar with this case, as many officers in this area are.
I began my journey in the carrier of law enforcement at the young age of fourteen years old. At this age I was not a sworn law enforcement officer, but I was a police explorer with the Winston-Salem Police Department. This program is associated with the Boy Scout program and I remained in this program until the age of eighteen years old. During the police explorer program, I was able to perform ride-a-longs with law enforcement officers and work closely with the Winston-Salem Police Department during different events. This confirmed for me that I truly wish to become a law enforcement officer.
Relationships between police officers and the general public have been a roller coaster ride over the past 30 years, when it comes to the way some officers act when put in bad situations, or even if they are just acting out of anger. Melvin Russell explains in his speech that police officers need to do a better job of working with the public and treating them as if they are a customer. Russell has been a police officer himself for nearly 40 years, and is the Chief of the Community Partnership Division of the Baltimore Police Department. The TedTalk, “I Love Being a Police Officer, but We Need Reform,” by Melvin Russell was very persuasive and proposed a strong argument by using pathos and having an engaging voice, being credible in his words,
My education provides the foundation for my future. In order to ensure my success, I must also continue to engage in service projects. My involvement in community service with National Honor Society has kindled
My work ethic has elevated me above my peers and is reflected in my records. Over the past five years, my interest in the intelligence field has increased and I 've used that time wisely to improve my analytical proficiency. I paid close attention to senior leadership, learned from them and use them as role models to becoming a warrant officer. Now, I am ready to take this important step in my life and career by becoming a significant asset to the warrant officer
- Being a Chicano, we should be in here not because we’re in trouble but because we’re helping out. Also if you want something done right, you have to go out and do it yourself. Too many corrupted officers honestly. 3. What specific goals did you establish for this career?
In the interview with Officer Richard Bucklin, I asked him questions regarding his experiences as a police officer, the highs and lows of being a police officer, his opinions about recent controversial police topics and the challenges he faces everyday. All of his answers were very interesting and informational. I learned a lot when interviewing Officer Bucklin. I started off by asking Officer Bucklin how he got started in his field of work? Officer Bucklin responded saying that he needed a steady job that had a weekly pay.
As proud as I was in this project I knew I couldn’t stop there and continued to seek out opportunities to better myself and the environment around me. Some of the favorite things I have done include attending a cyber forensics seminar and obtaining an award in a coding event for best educational game. The reason I choose Embry-Riddle as opposed to
Many young people aspire to become police officers. However, not everyone is fit for the role as police work is extremely demanding both physically and mentally. In order to be effective in the job, a policeman should possess superb communication skills, extra-ordinary courage, excellent judgement, empathy, and a high degree of professionalism, to name a few. Choosing this career in law enforcement can be a quite challenging yet rewarding. If you aspire to join the police force, then you are bound to make a difference in your community as well as your own personal life.