Requirement for Membership

To be eligible for membership in the Baltimore County Explorer Program a candidate must:

1. Be at least 14 years of age and in junior high school and have not reached their 21st birthday.
2. Have at the time of entry and maintain a minimum grade "C" average in school.
3. Be a responsible citizen with a good reputation and good moral character.
4. Applicants must be able to safely perform duties of this position without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.
5. Have full approval of parents or guardian and assurance of their support and cooperation.
6. All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of their application.

Upon completion of application procedures and acceptance into the Program, the new member is placed on a three (3) month probation period. Successful completion of the probationary period allows the member to advance towards full membership privileges within the program.

The Explorer Program

Explorer Post members are expected to attend all regular scheduled meetings, which are primarily held the first and third Mondays of each month. Members receive basic instruction in various phases of law enforcement, fire, rescue, and EMS.

Explorers are required to participate in the numerous details performed by the Post. Participation is also encouraged for Post activities including field trips (training, team building, etc.), camping trips, dances, multi-post multi-regional training seminars, the ride-along program, community service projects, etc.

Uniforms are required by all members with part of the uniform supplied by the Post and part purchased by the individual member. Promotion to the various ranks within the Explorer Program depends upon a member's service record with the Post, leadership potential, and completion of any designated testing procedures.

Integrity

All Explorers must maintain the highest level of integrity while they are participating in the Explorer Program. This level of integrity must be maintained during Explorer activities and in their personal lives. Those explorers violating the guidelines set forth by the program will be handled accordingly.