EXPLORER ACTIVITIES

Devonshire Area Explorers are required to contribute a minimum of 20 hours per month. These hours consist of community service, crime prevention and station hours (records, desk, Explorer meetings, etc.).

The Devonshire Explorers work such details as the L.A. Marathon, the L.A. Open, Northridge Mall holiday security, parade details, bike licensing, children fingerprinting, and lost child details at fairs. Explorers also go on police ride-alongs, and complete reports at the front desk. These are just a few of our activities.

EXPLORER RECREATIONS

The Devonshire Explorers dedicate their time to the community. In return, community leaders, businesses, private citizens, and the Police Activity League support the Explorers with various types of contributions.

With these contributions the Explorer program is fully funded, since neither the City of Los Angeles nor the Police Department funds the program. With these funds the Explorers are also awarded for their efforts with a yearly summer fun and educational trip to locations such as Hawaii, San Diego, and San Francisco.

We also have several "Fun Nights" that include movies, parties, amusement parks and weekend get-aways. All these activities are at no cost to the Explorers.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

Area Commander, Captain = Community Relations Sergeant
Youth Services Officer, Advisor = Associate Advisor
Explorer Captain =Lieutenant = Sergeant = Explorer = Recruit

EXPLORERS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 14 years of age and in the 9th grade; or 15 years (regardless of grade) through 21 years of age
• Maintain a "C" average in all school work through the 12th grade
• Have no record of serious arrests or convictions
• Maintain good moral character
• Be free of any physical deficiencies that would jeopardize the Explorer or others in the program
• Present a written recommendation from a teacher, religious leader or other responsible non-related adult
• Pass an oral examination
• Write an autobiography
• Pass a background investigation
• Register with the Boy Scouts of America
• Obtain a medical examination (to qualify for insurance)
• Attend and graduate from the Explorer Academy
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve and participate in Explorer activities

For more information about the Devonshire Explorers program, contact
Officer Tim Wolleck, Youth Services Officer at 818-756-8270.