Maine State Police Explorers Program
The Maine State Police will be hosting a three-day Career Orientation Program to be held on July 29, 30 and 31, 2009. The program is open to any High School Junior or Senior who may be interested in learning about a career with the Maine State Police. Lodging and meals will be provided at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro to those selected and invited from a pool of submitted applications. There is no fee associated with the program, and overnight stay will be a requirement.
The curriculum is designed to provide an orientation to law enforcement duties specific to the State Police, and the rank of Trooper. Some of the courses include a K-9 demonstration, Overview of the Specialty Teams (e.g., Tactical Team, Underwater Recovery Team, Bomb Team, IMAT, etc.), Drill and Ceremony (marching), Introduction to Self Defense, Felony Motor Vehicle Stops and Cruiser/Equipment Orientation.
There will also be a familiarization with the role of a recruit in the academy environment as well as question and answer periods with Troopers temporarily assigned as support staff for the program. The participants will also be provided with the information needed to pursue a career with the Maine State Police.
Our goal is to provide a program guided by the Maine State Police Core Principles of Integrity, Fairness, Compassion and Excellence in an environment that accurately portrays the professionalism and pride of the
Maine State Police, as well as our desire and willingness to reach out to Maine's youth, who are the future of this department.
Please submit the completed application along with a 100 word essay on why you
would like to attend this program, no later
than June 1, 2009 to Bryan Thomas, 131 Johnson Road, Portland, ME 04102.
Questions regarding the program can be directed to Laurie Hayden at the
Maine State Police Training Unit - 877-8025 or email to laurie.a.hayden@maine.gov.
