Maplewood Teens Invited To Join Police Department

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Maplewood Police Department will be conducting the very first Police Explorer Program and is seeking interested and qualified youth candidates. The department is currently seeking five members for Police Explorer Post No. 1618.

All applicants must be Maplewood residents and current High School Students (9th-12th Grade) at the start of the program.

According to officials, one goal of the Police Explorer Program is to help young men and women in the Maplewood community get an inside look at policing to make an educated and informed decision about a career in law enforcement. It is with this experience and relationship building that the Maplewood Police Department is hoping that if young men and women decide that a career in law enforcement is a path they wish to pursue that they do so in the community that they grew up in.

Another goal of the Police Explorer Program is to help answer any questions the young people of the community would have and to hopefully build relationships with the officers. This program is not just for young adults looking to become law enforcement officers. With this program the Maplewood Police Department will attempt to show the Explorers all different aspects of law enforcement. The below are just a few examples:

• Traffic Safety/Stops
• Community Policing
• First Aid/CPR
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Domestic Violence Intervention
• Arrest Procedures
• Patrol Procedures
• Search & Seizure
• Use of Force

Any young adult that fits the following criteria may apply:

• Be a Maplewood resident and current high school student (Grades 9-12) at the time of the start of the program
• Not possess a serious police record
• Be able to attend monthly meetings approximately 2hrs in length
• Be willing to volunteer your time to attend Explorer functions
• Be able to commit to the Explorer Code and exemplify the professional image of the Maplewood Police Department and standards
• Have at the time of entry a minimum GPA of 2.50 which must be maintained
• Applicants must be able to safely perform duties of this position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others
• Have full approval of parents or guardians and assurance of their support and cooperation.

Those interested in participating in the Maplewood Police Department Explorer Program or have questions pertaining to the program can contact Detective Steve Gyimoty at 973-761-7923.

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