Police Explorer Post 1210

Sponsored by the Boys Scouts of America, the program is open to high school students between the ages of 14 to 21. Explorers are exposed to hands-on law enforcement duties that help to decide on=a career in the field.

The program has a voluntary board of four adults and a coordinator who vote and coordinate the program's goals. Explorers also participate in community and school events while also assisting the La Joya ISD Police Department.

Purpose:

The program is geared to provide the student with a working knowledge of police procedures.
Students are instructed in crime scene investigation, traffic control, penal code, building clearance, and all other aspects of law enforcement.
Explorers are also involved with community activities, and volunteer their time within the school district and the community.
The program relies strictly on fund raisers, and donations.
All monies are used to equip the explorers with the necessary equipment

First Offender Program

The First Offender Program was founded upon an idea that we, as a community, can better serve our troubled youth through education, guidance, and information. This 6 week program offers at-risk individuals an opportunity to experience a unique educational environment which will positively impact them and their families for the rest of their lives.

For children between the ages of 10-16 years old.
Consists of a six week program that allows First Time Offenders who have committed a Class A, or B Misdemeanor offense, or a state jail felony (with exception of assault and/or weapons charges) to be considered eligible to participate in this program.
The program is completely voluntary; there is no obligation to participate.
The student and their parent and/or legal guardian are required to attend two hour classes; held at The La Joya ISD Police Department training room on 6 consecutive Saturdays.
Other prerequisites will have to be met and may include but are not limited to: community service, restitution to the victim (if necessary), educational, and vocational training, counseling or other rehabilitative services, a 90 day probation period, and periodic reporting and check-ins with the La Joya ISD Police Department.
Upon successful completion of this program, students participating in this opportunistic six week trial will have their first time criminal offense permanently cleared by the La Joya ISD Police Department.

K-9 Program

The La Joya ISD Police Department has three K-9 drug sniffing police dogs who patrol our district searching for illegal drugs within our schools. They are trained to track and find most illegal drugs found in our community. While on patrol K-9 police officers also do presentations along with their k-9 companion - teaching students to stay away from drugs.

"Book 'Em" Cops and Kids Literacy Campaign

Police Officers read books to LJISD elementary schools and head start programs within the community to encourage the love of reading in our schools and at home.

Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program

Through workbooks and presentations, this initiative teaches students the importance of gun safety by promoting the idea: If you see a gun, you should -

1. stop, don’t touch

2. leave the area

3. tell an adult

This program can be presented at any elementary throughout La Joya ISD via scheduled visits.

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