The Helena Police Department Explorers Academy is a program for high school aged students who are interested in being a Law Enforcement Officer. Explorers will learn some of the operations, procedures, and duties involved with being a Law Enforcement Officer.
Requirements:
Application:
Applications are available at your school counselors' office and can be turned into your school resource officer or school counselor. Applications can also be found here: HPD Explorers Academy Application(PDF, 96KB).
Schedule:
Explorers will meet each Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:00PM for 8 weeks and have a graduation ceremony on week 8. Most classes will be held at the Helena Regional Airport (2850 Skyway Drive). Some classes will have off-site training locations. Students are required to have a mode of transportation, including car-pooling from the airport to off-site training locations.
Officer Scott Finnicum
School Resource Officer
sfinnicum@helenamt.gov
February 28, 2023 -
Introductions and Enrollment
March 7, 2023 -
Patrol Operations and Use of Force
March 14, 2023 -
MILO
March 21, 2023 -
SWAT
April 4, 2023 -
Crime Scene Investigations and Evidence
April 11, 2023 -
Mock Trial
April 18, 2023 -
Traffic Stops
April 25, 2023 -
Graduation