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Explorer Post #208
Joel R. Conklin Memorial Post

Explorer Post #208 is now accepting applications from young men and women ages 14-21 who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Please pick up an application at the Hastings Police Department, call 461-2392, or email for an application.

New! Application available online! Print & return by mail.

What is Exploring? Picture Gallery. History behind the Post Name.

What is Exploring?

Law Enforcement Exploring is a program of the Boy Scouts of America with the cooperation of law enforcement agencies nationwide. The Exploring program allows youth to learn more about the career field that interests them. Young adults ages 14 to 20, both male and female, are welcome in the Explorer Program.

Explorers take part in training about the many aspects of law enforcement. Explorers can earn the ability to ride along with Hastings Police Officers. Explorers will also serve the community by helping at area events.

Some of the requirements to join the Explorer program are:

14 to 20 years of age, and in the 9th grade or higher.
Have parental approval which includes signatures by the Explorer and his/her parents or guardians on a general liability release form.
Be of good health and maintain good physical condition.
Be of good moral habits and maintain appropriate relationships.
Have no criminal convictions. Criminal arrests/citations with no conviction will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Maintain confidentiality with regards to Hastings Police Department business.
Avoid disciplinary problems at school, work, or other organizations.
Communicate well verbally and in writing, and be able to get along with others.
If in school, maintain a minimum quarterly grade of a "C" (or equivalent) or above in all classes.

The post reserves the right to deny membership based upon any of the above, or for other just cause.

For more information, contact hpd@hastingspolice.org

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History behind the Post Name.

Joel R. Conklin Memorial Post

Explorer Post #208 is named the Joel R. Conklin Memorial Post in memory of Hastings Police Officer Joel Conklin, who was killed October 9, 1993 while responding to a domestic violence call.

In 1998 Deb Conklin, Joel's wife, donated $1000 to the post for the purchase of patches and badges to outfit the newly reformed post.

Deb said that she felt the Explorer program is important, as it gives youth who are interested in law enforcement a chance to explore the career at an early age. She said that Joel had wanted to be a police officer since he was in high school, and hopes that the post will help other young people's dreams of a career in law enforcement come true. Deb and Joel's daughter, Tracy, was an Explorer while in high school.

The post advisors decided to name the post the "Joel Conklin Memorial Post" in memory of Joel and to thank Deb for her donation. The advisors and members of the Joel Conklin Memorial Post, Law Enforcement Explorer Post #208 wish to thank Deb for her generous contribution and support of the program.

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