I'm starting with the local Explorer Police post in Skokie, IL and although I'm not new to Scouting (I'm an Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster to my troop) nor am I new to Exploring/Venturing (I was in a High Adventure Crew as well as a Post for Camp Staff) I am new to Police Exploring. I was some what surprised that I was told I would have to have a pretty extensive background check and that I might not be allowed to join the post. (The officer in charge said they had had issues winth unsavory people in the past).
I know many of you are less BSA oriented than police oriented, but is that allowed by scout regs? Have any of you had something like this when you joined your Police Post?
Anything else I should be prepared for (I have very little idea what to expect)?
Thanks in advance,
Steve
I know many of you are less BSA oriented than police oriented, but is that allowed by scout regs? Have any of you had something like this when you joined your Police Post?
Anything else I should be prepared for (I have very little idea what to expect)?
Thanks in advance,
Steve
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