Explorer Academy Overview
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In 2003 the Post realized that there was a greater need to provide basic
law enforcement training to Explorer Recruits.
Officer Chris Amsler developed the first Explorer Academy for the Post
using the basic standards established by the Colorado POST board for
Reserve Police Officer Training Academies. He modeled the training
style and operations of the academy from those used by the Colorado
State Patrol Academy, Aurora Police Department Academy and
Colorado Springs Police Department Explorer Academy. His goal was
to provide the new Explorer Recruit with basic knowledge of Police
Operations, Explorer Post Operations, and to instil discipline and team
work.
In 2004 the first class of the Aurora Police Department Explorer
Academy (Class 04-1) was held. The class was a huge success with
providing the department with a well trained Police Explorer. Other
agencies in Colorado have started similar academies modeled off our
academy program.
law enforcement training to Explorer Recruits.
Officer Chris Amsler developed the first Explorer Academy for the Post
using the basic standards established by the Colorado POST board for
Reserve Police Officer Training Academies. He modeled the training
style and operations of the academy from those used by the Colorado
State Patrol Academy, Aurora Police Department Academy and
Colorado Springs Police Department Explorer Academy. His goal was
to provide the new Explorer Recruit with basic knowledge of Police
Operations, Explorer Post Operations, and to instil discipline and team
work.
In 2004 the first class of the Aurora Police Department Explorer
Academy (Class 04-1) was held. The class was a huge success with
providing the department with a well trained Police Explorer. Other
agencies in Colorado have started similar academies modeled off our
academy program.
The Explorer Academy is a 12 week program (112 hours) . It is held
once a year and typically starts in January and ends in May. Classes
are held every Saturday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM with one night time
class. Classes are conducted at the Aurora Police Training Academy.
Explorer Recruits receive classroom training as well as practical skills
training. In order to pass the Explorer Academy the Explorer Recruits
must pass an extensive written final exam and also pass a series of
mock calls to demonstrate their proficiency in the "hands on" training
that they have received. Below is the required curriculum for the
Explorer Academy:
once a year and typically starts in January and ends in May. Classes
are held every Saturday from 9:00AM to 6:00PM with one night time
class. Classes are conducted at the Aurora Police Training Academy.
Explorer Recruits receive classroom training as well as practical skills
training. In order to pass the Explorer Academy the Explorer Recruits
must pass an extensive written final exam and also pass a series of
mock calls to demonstrate their proficiency in the "hands on" training
that they have received. Below is the required curriculum for the
Explorer Academy:
| Introduction to the Aurora Police Department Introduction to Law Enforcement Exploring Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Introduction to Military Drill/Military Bearing Explorer Post Standard Operating Procedures Introduction to Physical Fitness Physical Fitness Training and Testing Constitutional Law Arrest Search and Seizure Aurora City Geography Ethics Officer Safety Introduction to Patrol Procedures Use of Force Firearms Safety CPR and Basic First Aid Police Radio Communications Report Writing Arrest Control Training Colorado Revised Statutes Colorado Traffic Law Aurora Criminal Code Introduction to Criminal Investigations Introduction to Community Police Gang Intervention Domestic Violence Intervention Crime Scene Investigations Traffic Accident Investigations DUI Investigations and Enforcement Team Building Exercises Major Crimes/Homicide Investigations Narcotics Identification Explorer Post Reports and Forms Building Searches Pedestrian Contacts Low Risk Vehicle Contacts High Risk Vehicle Contacts Traffic Direction Use of the Police Canine Introduction to SWAT |
The goals of the Aurora Police Explorer Academy are to
provide the best training possible, to instill teamwork,
discipline and the core values of the Aurora Police
Department.
To accomplish this the Explorer Academy has adopted the
use of military bearing, military drill and physical training.
Explorer Recruits are assigned to squads which are
supervised by an Explorer Specialist. The Specialist serves
as a drill instructor for the squad. Through use of military
bearing the Explorer Recruits start the academy as
individuals but leave as a team, which is an important part
of police work.
Police work is also a very physically demanding career so
Physical training (PT) is part of the Explorer Academy.
There typically is some sort of PT given at every session of
the Explorer Academy from running to circuit training. Minor
violations of the Explorer Academy rules are also dealt with
by assigning PT, typically push-ups.
At the start and end of the Explorer Academy physical
fitness testing is conducted. The Explorer Recruit must do
as many push ups and sit ups they can do in a minute and
run a mile and a half. To successfully pass the physical
fitness portion of the Explorer Academy the Explorer Recruit
must show improvement in all three of the test areas at the
end of the Academy.
One session of the Explorer Academy is a team building
day. The day is spent doing different activities that require
each of the squads to work together as a team. One of the
activities assigned is the completion of the SWAT obstacle
course.
provide the best training possible, to instill teamwork,
discipline and the core values of the Aurora Police
Department.
To accomplish this the Explorer Academy has adopted the
use of military bearing, military drill and physical training.
Explorer Recruits are assigned to squads which are
supervised by an Explorer Specialist. The Specialist serves
as a drill instructor for the squad. Through use of military
bearing the Explorer Recruits start the academy as
individuals but leave as a team, which is an important part
of police work.
Police work is also a very physically demanding career so
Physical training (PT) is part of the Explorer Academy.
There typically is some sort of PT given at every session of
the Explorer Academy from running to circuit training. Minor
violations of the Explorer Academy rules are also dealt with
by assigning PT, typically push-ups.
At the start and end of the Explorer Academy physical
fitness testing is conducted. The Explorer Recruit must do
as many push ups and sit ups they can do in a minute and
run a mile and a half. To successfully pass the physical
fitness portion of the Explorer Academy the Explorer Recruit
must show improvement in all three of the test areas at the
end of the Academy.
One session of the Explorer Academy is a team building
day. The day is spent doing different activities that require
each of the squads to work together as a team. One of the
activities assigned is the completion of the SWAT obstacle
course.
