HPM 70.5, EXPLORER PROGRAM MANUAL

Question 1

Donations received by the explorer post shall be deposited into the post’s account within __________ from receipt of the donations.

Answer 1

72 hours

Question 2

The commander ____________ appoint a post coordinator, a post advisor and, if necessary, an associate post advisor(s) who demonstrates interest and enthusiasm, and who will serve as a role model(s) for the explorers.

Answer 2

Shall

The Area commander is responsible for approving the monthly explorer financial statement and financial report. The Area commander shall ensure that an annual explorer post audit is conducted.

Question 3

The post coordinator __________ be at the rank of sergeant or above. The post coordinator shall have supervisory responsibility of the post advisor(s) and the CHP Explorer Program within the Area command.

Answer 3

Shall

The post coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring that the quarterly report is submitted to the Division coordinator as specified in policy.

Question 4

Each command sponsoring an explorer post _________ appoint a sworn departmental employee at least one rank below the post coordinator to act as the post advisor. There ______________ be only one post advisor for each explorer post.

Answer 4

Shall/Shall

Explorer posts may have as many associate post advisors as necessary to ensure efficient operations and availability at meetings and activities. Associate post advisors may be anyone approved by the Area commander, who is at least 21 years of age and registered with Learning for Life as an adult advisor.

Question 5

Any Area command may establish an explorer post with prior approval of the Division commander. A memorandum ____________ be sent through channels to Division requesting permission to start a post.

Answer 5

Shall

Question 6

A new explorer post must first charter with Learning for Life. To charter a post, there must be a minimum of ____________ adult advisors and ___________ explorers.

Answer 6

5/5

Question 7

Post advisors and explorers shall register with Learning for Life on an ________________ basis.

Answer 7

Annual

This registration requirements also apply to the Area commander, post coordinator, and associate advisors.

Question 8

The maximum number of active explorers for each post is to be established by the _____________________.

Answer 8

Area Commander

Question 9

Requirements for Membership:

1. (Age)
2. (Criminal Activity)
3. (GPA)
4. (All Around)

Answer 9

(1) 15 and 21 years

(2) Have no felony arrests or convictions.

(3) Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).

(4) Be in good standing with their school, work, and family.

Question 10

Receipts or documentation for all explorer post expenditures shall be maintained for a period of ________________.

Answer 10

Three years

Question 11

The Area commander ____________ review, approve, and sign the CHP 400T, EXPLORER FINANCIAL STATEMENT, and ensure they are submitted to the Division coordinator.

Answer 11

Shall

Question 12

Disbursement of funds from the explorer post checking account in excess of ____________ requires authorization from the Area commander.

Answer 12

$1,000

Question 13

Explorers ___________ not operate marked patrol vehicles while in public view, except during authorized competitions and with prior approval from the Board of Directors.

Answer 13

Shall

Question 14

Explorers ________________operate the CLETS system…

Answer 14

May, while under the direct supervision of a departmental employee, provided they have successfully completed the required training, have completed the CHP 101, Appropriate Use of Automated Information & Systems Statement, and have the approval of the Area commander.

Same goes for all computer systems in the vehicle.

Question 15

Explorers __________ compete in allied agency, Learning for Life, or other privately sanctioned shooting competitions. Explorers ______________ use departmental firearms and/or ammunition for shooting competitions and/or shooting events.

Answer 15

May, when weapons and appropriate supervision are provided by the sponsoring agency or private entity

Shall not

Additionally, the Department shall not offer or provide any type of departmental weapons or ammunition for explorer shooting competitions or events.