The program of Explorer posts matches the interests of young adults with the resources and adult expertise of their participating organization. Exploring's five areas of program emphasis are: career opportunities, leadership experience, life skills, service learning, and character education.

Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to gain insight into a variety of programs that offer hands-on career activities. For young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of law enforcement, forensics, military service, para legal, attorneys, security, D.E.P. and other similar interests, Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth. Our program is designed for those students who are planning to go from high school to the workplace or for those who are planning to go to college.

With more than 3,000 Law Enforcement Explorer posts throughout the United States operated by local, state, and national law enforcement agencies, variances in training exist. In 1983, the concept of developing a nationally standardized recognition and proficiency award program was first initiated. As the program was developed, feedback was secured from Advisors, Explorers, and law enforcement administrators. Our program will be consistent with the nationally standardized model.