Elmhurst Police Explorers

The Elmhurst Police Explorer Color Guard performs Honor Guard details throughout our community!
It is just one of the many opportunities offered by the Elmhurst Police Explorers.

The Elmhurst Police Explorers program orginated in 1982 and is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. Over the past decade the Explorers have seen over 150+ members participate in the program. We currently have approximately 20 members that are comprised of both male and female High School and College students from the towns and cities surrounding the Elmhurst area.

The Explorer Program is designed to provide opportunities for youths between the ages of 14-22 years of age to learn and participate in careers in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement. This program provides excellent opportunities for young adults to gain knowledge about all aspects of law enforcement and be able to work closely with an outstanding local law enforcement agency.

Elmhurst Police Explorers place a large emphasis on youth leadership and responsibility. Our members will retain and carry with them a confidence and professionalism that will be beneficial in any future endeavor. In addition, members participate in police training, service to their community, explorer competitions, character development, physical fitness, and learn good citizenship.

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Our Events & Training

The Elmhurst Police Explorers have the opportunity to train with actual police officers and learn basic introductory aspects of law enforcement. Events and Training topics include:

State & National Competitions
K-9 & SWAT Presentations
Ride-alongs with Police Officers
Character Development
Youth Leadership
Community Service
Physical Fitness
Tours at Dispatch Center, Jail, Courthouse, Crime Lab & more!
Parade and Traffic Control Assistance
First Aid & CPR
Team Building Activities
Miitary Drill & Marching
Social Trips such as; Skiing, WaterPark, and Paintball

Police Seminars & Orientations including;
        ◊ Traffic Stops
        ◊ Arrest Procedure
        ◊ Building Searches
        ◊ Domestic Violence
        ◊ Crime Prevention
        ◊ Handcuffing/Arrest
        ◊ Defensive Tactics
        ◊ Much More!

Command Structure

The program is supported by several advisors who are sworn police officers with the Elmhurst Police Department. Currently, Ofc. Kaczorowski, Ofc. Hamblin, Ofc. Almaguer, and Ofc. Timmons are post advisors.

The Police Explorers place responsiblity on it's members, relying on the youth to assist in planning, organizing and running the events. We place a very large emphasis on youth leadership and responsibility. The youth leadership program works hand in hand with the Post Advisors. Members are selected to fill post positions after a difficult interview and testing program.

Positions available within the post are;
◊ Captain
◊ Lieutenant
◊ Sergeant
◊ Corporal
◊ Post Training Officer