Exploring is a program of Learning for Life, a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and young women.

Exploring seeks to match interested youth with adults who will share their knowledge and skills.  Law Enforcement Explorer posts provide opportunities for young adults to explore law enforcement careers, the criminal justice system and to promote character development and citizenship training. There are over 3,000 law enforcement explorer posts nationwide organized by local law enforcement agencies involving more than 40,000 young men and women in the explorer program.

I believe that America's strength lies in their trust in God and in the courage and strength of their people.
I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.
I will recognize the dignity and worth of my fellow men and will use fair play and goodwill in dealing with them.
I will acquire the Exploring attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.
 

The Brownwood Police Explorers meet every Saturday from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the police department training facilities.  The training facility is located at 1050 West Commerce. 

The meetings begin with a discussion of past and upcoming events and conclude with an instructional program related to the field of law enforcement. Topics for programs include but are not limited to patrol procedures, criminal laws, traffic laws, criminal and accident investigations, drug enforcement, and crime prevention and emergency communications.

Any young adult between 15 and 20 years old is eligible to apply. Fourteen year olds may apply if they have completed the eighth grade.  Contact Lynn Beard at the Brownwood Police Department, 325/646-2525, for more details.  E-Mail: lbeard@ci.brownwood.tx.us

A registration fee of $18.00 is collected every year for membership in the Explorer program. There is a small fee for some Explorer activities, but this amount is always quite reasonable and the events are announced well in advance. Fundraising is the post's method of purchasing uniforms and equipment. Monetary donations are welcomed and accepted by the post.

Explorer members will participate in fundraisers, communications and record keeping during basic law enforcement training. 

Law enforcement explorer can apply themselves to various federal funded scholarships. Scholarships range anywhere from $500.00 to $1000.00. Some scholarships are in U.S. Savings Bonds. Most scholarships, in addition to the money, issue certificates or plaques. At the present time there are approximately eight scholarship programs an explorer member can apply himself/herself to.

The Law Enforcement Exploring Proficiency Awards program provides an opportunity for posts and their Explorers to earn a series of recognition items that acknowledge their law enforcement Exploring experience. These recognize community service, crime prevention, law enforcement service, law enforcement training, firearms training, emergency preparedness, tenure, and Explorer of the Year

There are approximately thirteen proficiency awards that can be earned by an explorer member.

A Law Enforcement Explorer can attend, if eligible, the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Washington D.C. and the National Law Enforcement Explorer Academy at the FBI facilities in Quantico Virginia.