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[SuperSecretNinjaSquirrel]

Dear Explorer's Post,

Has this section been purposefully hidden away?

Law enforcement exploring has nothing (zero) to do with equipment or being tactical.

Would this section not be more appropriate under general law enforcement? In my opinion, it would fit in great in between the academy and ask-a-cop sections. Heck, it would even be more appropriate under local discussions, no?

I understand there are dork and problem explorers. I understand that "experiences may vary." However, I'm one of those that supports bringing up quality applicants for the future. Even if you haven't seen the success stories, would you not support young adults finding structure in a program that makes them a better member of society and not some Joe you will be "out with" down the road?

Thoughts? Anyone...

Regards,
SSNS


PS: I am not an explorer, nor am I in their age range.

[BiteThePullet]

Kinda wish it got more traffic, but then less people would see the stupid questions I ask so....

[jrb1652]

Well Explorers are probably the most tactical thing you have at your department. Probably comparable to SWAT. (Special...Whiny Annoying Teenagers?). Only joking...kind of.

Seriously though, I don't know why it's down here. It might be the black sheep of the forums.

[BiteThePullet]

Well Explorers are probably the most tactical thing you have at your department. Probably comparable to SWAT. (Special...Whiny Annoying Teenagers?). Only joking...kind of.

Seriously though, I don't know why it's down here. It might be the black sheep of the forums.

I think thats why.....I get the feeling explorers are not the most welcomed group in LE

[SuperSecretNinjaSquirrel]

I believe this forum has has issues with explorers at points in the past, but I don't see that as reason enough to shame the entire section (which includes explorers, explorer advisors, supporters and even the non-supporters). Then again, it's their website and they will run things how they please.

[jrb1652]

I think thats why.....I get the feeling explorers are not the most welcomed group in LE

If you get a good group of explorers, then everything is great! With the posts I've been in, they have been hit and miss. Some explorers go on to be LEO and others don't. There are a select few that are doing it for the wrong reasons and some that really need to mature more. A few bad ones can really tarnish the WHOLE post. It's really up to the advisors to start weeding the bad ones out. I was an explorer from 14 up until 21, so I know how you feel.

[BiteThePullet]

I believe this forum has has issues with explorers at points in the past, but I don't see that as reason enough to shame the entire section (which includes explorers, explorer advisors, supporters and even the non-supporters). Then again, it's their website and they will run things how they please.

I don't either, but my fourm-fu isn't strong enough to move the section lol. I guess that since its such a low traffic area, they really don't care.

If you get a good group of explorers, then everything is great! With the posts I've been in, they have been hit and miss. Some explorers go on to be LEO and others don't. There are a select few that are doing it for the wrong reasons and some that really need to mature more. A few bad ones can really tarnish the WHOLE post. It's really up to the advisors to start weeding the bad ones out. I was an explorer from 14 up until 21, so I know how you feel.

I get it. I am not an explorer, but I am the correct age, and just from knowing my peers, can 100% agree.