Post on 25-Feb-2016
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West Yorkshire PoliceWest Yorkshire PoliceExplorer ProgrammeExplorer Programme
Simon Phillips, Simon Phillips, Community Engagement OfficerCommunity Engagement Officer
West Yorkshire PoliceWest Yorkshire Police
www.facebook.com/wypexplorers
• A voluntary programme for young people aged between 16-18 years old to get an insight into 21st century policing
• A way of future/budding officers acquiring valuable policing experiences
• To engage with young people representative of the communities of the respective Divisions delivering the programme
West Yorkshire Police Explorer Programme
Applicants must:
• Be aged between 16-18 years old when the programme starts
• Live in West Yorkshire
• Be able to commit to one evening per week throughout the course of the programme. • Be enthusiastic about the Police Service and be interested in working in the community
Who can Apply?
• Publicity and Marketing
• Application
• Selection
• Vetting
• Induction Day
• Programme of sessions
• Awards Evening
How does it work?
• Local Police Station
• Force Training School
• Operational Support Unit
• Oulton Firing Range
• Magistrates Courts
• Local neighbourhoods (NPT work)
Where does it take place?
Do’s and Don’t’s
• Don’t film, record or photograph• Don’t gossip about things you may
have seen or heard, • Don’t put things on personal Facebook
or similar sites• Participate as much as you can and
enjoy the programme
Custody Services
Defence Tactics
Scenes Of Crime
Hi-Tech Crime
Crime Prevention
Counter Terrorism Unit
Communications
Knife Crime & Firearms
Child & Public Protection Unit
First Aid
Homicide & Major Enquiry Team
Family Liaison
Operations Support & Dog Unit
Roads Policing
Special Constables
Police Constables
PCSO
Police Volunteers
Recruitment
And much more…………….!
How will you support us in return?Outside of the planned course agenda we will ask you to :
• Support your local Neighbourhood Policing Team
• Undertake a number of projects and initiatives in your areas
• Participate in a number of pre-planned community events
• Help with our Public Order Training
“Your contribution will help to Increase Confidence & Satisfaction”
After Explorers/Careers with West Yorkshire Police
• Police Service Volunteer
• Special Constable
• Supervision of next Explorer group
• Police Officer
• Police Staff
Further Information• http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/explorers
• www.facebook.com/wypexplorers
• hq.explorer@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
• Strategic Partnerships Team – 01924 292956