Policy Text
KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL ORDER
General Order 313 – Police Explorer Program
Page 1 of 6 TITLE: POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM 313
EFFECTIVE: 07/01/2015 REVISED: 10/03/2025 SCOPE : ALL EMPLOYEES
REVIEW AUTHORITY: SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION CAPTAIN
CFA STANDARDS: 2.09M, 13.01M, 18.12 (A-B)
313.01 Volunteer Status 313.06 Ride -Along Program
313.02 Membership 313.07 Traveling
313.03 Training 313.08 Fiscal Activities
313.04 Organization 313.09 Social Media
313.05 Roles and Responsibility
Policy: The Police Explorer Program is independently operated and sponsored by the Kissimmee
Police Department. The Department recognizes the value of association with young citizens of our
community who exhibit an interest in law enforcement. The program provides an opportunity for
youthful participants to better understand the functions of a law enforcement officer, broaden their
knowledge of basic police procedures and organization, and create an atmosphere of understanding
between the youth in our community and the police.
313.01 Volunteer Status: The Police Explorer Program maintained by the Department is
composed of volunteers. They are non - sworn members and are not financially compensated for
the services they may render for the Department. Refer to Gene ral Order 311 – Volunteer Program
for additional information.
As a volunteer, Explorers have no police powers or law enforcement authority vested in them by
the Department. [CFA 2.09M] Explorers may participate in Department functions, under the direct
supervision of Department employees, and only after they have received any applicable
documented training for that function. Explorers may perform any function which is normally
performed by a nonsworn employee, under the supervision of any department emplo yee and after
documented training. [CFA 18.12 – A]
313.02 Membership: All applicants to the Kissimmee Police Explorer Post must meet certain
criteria in order to become a member. Membership shall be granted to those applicants that best
meet the criteria, and no applicant shall be denied on the basis of race, creed, color, s ex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin or nationality. The Explorer Post
membership is limited to twenty ( 20) Explorers. Membership Requirements:
a. Complete a Kissimmee Police Explorer Application .
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General Order 313 – Police Explorer Program
Page 2 of 6 b. A criminal history and background check shall be completed on each Explorer applicant
and Associate Advisors. (ANY felony and certain misdemeanors shall disqualify the
applicant).
c. Must be fourteen ( 14) to twenty -one ( 21) years of age.
d. Enrolled in a local academic institution.
e. Maintain a minimum 2.0 G.P.A.
f. Provide a Parental Permission Form (members 14 – 17 years of age).
g. Successfully complete an oral interview with the Explorer Post Advisor.
h. Any applicant that is refused membership shall be placed on file for one ( 1) year, and may
be notified if any openings occur in that time. The applicant must re -submit their
application after one ( 1) year.
The Explorer Post Advisor must interview all applicants, and their decision of acceptance or denial
shall be made in consultation with the CEU supervisors, SOD Lieutenant and SOD Captain.
313.03 Training: [CFA 13.01M ] As the Explorer program is essentially an on -the-job training
program to introduce an Explorer to the field of law enforcement, the initial training shall be an
orientation of the Kissimmee Police Department. This shall explain expectations, provide policy
and procedures, and discuss the Explorer’s duties and responsibilities. Orientation shall be
documented and retained by the Post Advisor.
During scheduled meetings the Explorer shall have training to include , but not limited to:
a. Proper Radio Procedures;
b. Patrol Procedures;
c. Criminal / Juvenile/Traffic Laws;
d. Report Writing;
e. Crime Prevention;
f. Crime Scene Investigations;
g. Officer Safety;
h. First Aid (CPR/AED);
i. Maintenance of Equipment;
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General Order 313 – Police Explorer Program
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j. FDLE Certified Traffic Control Course – eight (8) hours; [CFA 18.12 – B] and/or
k. Close Order Marching and Drill.
313.04 Organization: Chain of Command is established for the efficient operation of the Post.
a. Explorer Trainee;
b. Explorer;
c. Explorer Corporal;
d. Explorer Sergeant;
e. Explorer Lieutenant/Commander;
f. Explorer Captain; and
g. Explorer Advisors (Post Advisor).
313.05 Roles and Responsibility: Community service hours consist of time spent at details and
special events. Community service does not include Explorers meetings or training events. Details
or special events are designated b y the Post Adviser. [CFA 18.12 – A]
313.06 Ride -Along Program: The Ride -Along program provides the Explorer with the
opportunity to observe officers working in the field. Explorers may participate in the Ride -Along
program as outlined as follows:
a. All explor ers must complete the CJI