Plymouth Police Explorer Post# 905

Sponsored by
Plymouth Police Department
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
Chief Michael Goldstein
 
Phone:     (763) 509-5160
Fax:         (763) 509-5167
 
Supervisor        Sgt. Brian Beniek
Lead Advisor:   Jon Goldman
                         Bill Dane
Adviors:           Scott Whiteford
                        Andy Clayburn
                        Amy Moen
                        Shawn Grande 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Plymouth Police Explorers, or you would like further information about the program, please contact Detective Jon Goldenman at (763) 509-5185, jgoldenman@plymouthmn.gov, or Officer Bill Dane at 763-509-5008 x7816, wdane@plymouthmn.gov.

The Plymouth Police Department has had an Explorer program since 1984. The program is designed for young people between the ages of 14 and 20 who are interested in learning about the many aspects of police work. The program is a way for young people to meet and interact with police officers on a regular basis and learn first hand what the duties and responsibilities of police officers are.

Explorers meet every Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. during the school year and on a limited basis during the summer months. Explorers are taught how to respond to and handle police-related calls through: classroom instruction, participation in practical exercises, field trips, guest speakers, and regular ride-alongs with officers on patrol. Topics include: Domestic Crisis Intervention, Burglary in Progress, Hostage Negotiation, Bomb Threat, Crime Prevention, First Aid, Traffic Stops, Search and Arrest, Crime Scene Investigation, Accident Reconstruction, Firearm Safety, and Tactical Decision-Making.

Our training efforts are put to the test every Spring at the annual MLEEA State Conference.  Not only is the state conference a way for the Explorers to compete and demonstrate what they have learned, but it is also a way to meet Explorers from around the state, interact with different local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and earn scholarship money for the Post.

Plymouth Police Explorers also assist with many community and metro-wide events, including: Music in Plymouth, Plymouth on Parade, DARE banquets and graduations, McGruff, National Night Out, local safety fairs, the 3M Golf Tournament, Minneapolis Grand and Torchlight parades, and much more!

Thank you for your interest in the Plymouth Police Explorer Post #905.

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