Caldwell Police Department has launched its first Explorer program, giving local teens hands-on experience in law enforcement during their final days of summer break.
“As soon as we opened it up we had so many applicants,” said Caldwell Police Department Chief Rex Ingram.
The initiative provides young adults with insight into law enforcement operations, professional development training and leadership building.
Ingram says a partnership with the Boy Scouts of America made the program possible despite initial challenges…