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Co-operative Education Program (Co-op)
The Co-op program is a joint venture between local colleges, and universities and the SPD as a support function to the Patrol Division. It is designed to provide non-law enforcement services and tasks that do not require law enforcement power or police legal authority. Co-ops assist Patrol at accident scenes, take cold crime reports, and pick up found property and evidence for the Patrol Division. Co-ops attend a 40-hour academy and are required to contribute a minimum of 20 volunteer hours monthly (includes two monthly evening meetings). Co-ops must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in college (any field) as a full or part-time student maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Co-op applicants must possess a valid drivers license. 

On-lineCo-op Application packet in WORD format

Explorer Post 941
Explorers are a part of the Boy Scouts of America under their Learning for Life Program. The Post allows young men and women the opportunity to explorer and learn about a career in the criminal justice field while serving as volunteer aides within SPD. Explorers are 14 – 21 years old (and have completed 8th grade). They must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their school. Explorers are required to attend monthly training meetings and commit to volunteering 16 hours a month. Statewide Explorer academies are held biannually and the Explorer is required to attend one a year. Explorers are trained for State/Regional/National competitions; actors for SWAT/TAC teams; crowd control at civic events; leadership, marching, shooting, and learn of career opportunities at the federal, state and local level. 

On-line Guest Explorer Packet  in WORD format