Explore a career in law enforcement
The Minneapolis Law Enforcement Explorers gives young adults the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement. It is a non-profit program. There is no cost to join.
Police Explorers
See what it is like to be a Minneapolis police officer. You can take part in this training.
Our approach
Explorers will:
- Participate in various everyday police scenarios through hands-on activities.
- Perform mock police scenarios to compete in state and national conferences.
- Participate in community events, such as parades and police precinct open houses.
Explorers train in:
- Burglary response
- Domestic crisis intervention
- Emergency first aid
- Search and arrest
- Traffic crash investigation
- Traffic stop
- Witness interviews
Commitment to diversity
We are committed to having diverse candidates and welcome residents from all cultures to join. Our members have gone on to be a part of the Minneapolis Police Department as community service officers, recruits, officers, sergeants, and lieutenants.
We promote:
- Physical fitness
- Good citizenship
- Respect for residents and the law
- Teamwork
- Self-confidence
Applicant requirements
You will:
- Complete a background check
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Be 14 to 20 years old
- Be enrolled in high school or college
- Have an interest in law enforcement
- Purchase own footwear
Hiring process
You will complete:
- An in-person interview
- A background check
- Fingerprinting
The selection process takes about two to four weeks.
If you pass the above steps, you will be an Explorer with our post.
Class date and time
- We meet at 4119 Dupont Ave N.
- Classes are held every Monday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- No classes on major holidays.