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Police Explorers

The Mission Statement

The mission of the Tampa Police Department Explorer Post is to provide a positive relationship between Police Officers and Youth who wish to learn about a career in Law Enforcement. The Tampa Police Explorers will not discriminate against any race, creed, religion, or gender. The Police Explorers will be required to be upstanding citizens within the community who maintain good grades, complete community volunteer hours, and have a desire to enter law enforcement as a career.

The Tampa Police Explorer Program is accepting applications for becoming a Law Enforcement Explorer with the Tampa Police Department.

What You Need to Know

As a Police Explorer, you will:

  • Learn from experienced Tampa Police officers
  • Gain hands-on experience in law enforcement
  • Build leadership and teamwork skills
  • Complete community volunteer hours

How to Qualify

You must:

  • Maintain good grades in school
  • Be upstanding citizens in your community
  • Have interest in a law enforcement career
  • Complete volunteer community service hours

Apply Now

The Tampa Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Explorer Program.

Contact Information

Explorer Advisor Office
Phone: (813) 367-8671

Call for more information about the program or to request an application.

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