70.5 Explorer Program

Question 1

The Explorer program is an official departmental program administered in cooperation with “Learning for Life” which is an organization associated with the Boy Scouts of America. True/False.

Answer 1

True

1-1, 2

Question 2

What is the governing body of the Explorer Program?

Answer 2

The Board of Director.

1-1, 4

Question 3

What is the mission of the Explorer Program?

Answer 3

To develop young men and women into responsible and productive citizens through discipline, and commitment to serving their community.
(1-2, 8)

Question 4

How many modes does the Explorer Program operate in ans what are they?

Answer 4

Three modes:
Training
Operational support
Fund raising
(2-1, 1)

Question 5

How many levels of training are there for Explorers?

Answer 5

Four:
Levels 1 and 2 are done at Area and
Levels 3 & 4 are done at a live-in academy. (2-1, 2)

Question 6

Donations received by the explorer post must be deposited in the post’s bank account within what time frame?

Answer 6

Within 72 hours from receipt of the donation. (1-2, 4b)

Question 7

Who is the designated as the departmental representative for an explorer post and who also chairs the Advisory Committee for the post?

Answer 7

The Area commander.

3-3, c

Question 8

The Area Commander shall ensure an explorer post audit is completed how often?

Answer 8

Annually

3-3, c

Question 9

Who is responsible for approving the monthly financial statements?

Answer 9

The Area Commander.

3-3, c

Question 10

What rank shall the post coordinator be?

Answer 10

At least the rank of sergeant.

3-3, d

Question 11

Personnel records of formal Explorers and) non-departmental advisers shall be retained by the post adviser for how long?

Answer 11

Five years.

3-5, 19

Question 12

Non-departmental associate advisers (May / Shall Not) be placed in a position of authority where they are the sole representative for the Department?

Answer 12

Shall Not

3-5, f2a

Question 13

The Committee membership shall consist of how many permanent members and who shall be member s of the committee?

Answer 13

A minimum of five permanent members. At a minimum, the Area Commander, the Division Coordiianator and the Post Coordinator shall be on the Committee.

Question 14

Who is required to attend the Explorer Leader Basic Training course provide by Learning for Life?

Answer 14

All adult members registered in an Explorer post including the statewide and Division Explorer Coordinators, all post advisers, and all associate advisers.

Question 15

Who is required to register annually with Learning for Life?

Answer 15

Post advisors and Explorers as well as the Area Commander, Post Coordinator and Associate advisors.
(4-2, d)

Question 16

Area Commanders may issue Explorer identification cards under what conditions?

Answer 16

The Explorer must be with the Explorer Program for at least three months and has successfully completed level I academy.
(5-3, e1)

Question 17

What should the Area Commander do if an Explorer resigns from the post?

Answer 17

The Area Commander should hold an exit interview with the Explorer and shall prepare a Notice of Membership Expiration to be sent to the resigning Explorer.
(5-6, g)

Question 18

May an Explorer be dismissed from the post?

Answer 18

Yes. The post advisor shall document the incident on a memorandum and send a copy of it to the explorer. The Area Commander shall prepare a Notice of Membership Expiration to be sent to the dismissed Explorer.
(5-6, h)

Question 19

Explorers involved in incidents which would normally qualify for critical incident debriefing and/or peer support should be granted these services upon approval of the Area Commander. True/False

Answer 19

True.

5-9, f

Question 20

Who conducts the final level of review of he Explorer’’s background investigation?

Answer 20

The Area Commander.

6-2, c3

Question 21

The background investigation shall be completed within _____ days of the date he/she was assigned the investigation and the Area Commander shall submit the completed background investigation to the Division and statewide coordinators within ____ days of the date the investigation was assigned?

Answer 21

30/60 working days

6-1,2a4 and 6-2, c5

Question 22

Who is responsible to ensure an SOP is established for the Explorer post?

Answer 22

The Area Commander

7-1, 1a

Question 23

Minutes are kept for all Explorer meetings. Minutes are kept for all Explorer meetings. How are the minutes distributed?

Answer 23

Explorer post file
Area Commander
and Division Coordinator
(7-4, f)

Question 24

The CHP 400T, Explorer Financial Statement, shall be approved by the Area Commander how often?

Answer 24

Monthly

8-1, 2f

Question 25

All checking accounts shall require dual signatures for disbursement of funds. True/False

Answer 25

True

8-2, 3d

Question 26

Explorer posts are not permitted to accept donations of property that require maintenance or registration. True/False?

Answer 26

True

8-3, 4d

Question 27

How much overtime, CTO and on-duty time is authorized while engaged in explorer post activities?

Answer 27

None

8-3, 5a

Question 28

Are any Explorer advisers eligible for the CHP Youth Mentoring Program?

Answer 28

Yes, one Explorer adviser is eligible to receive up to 40 hours of mentoring leave credits per calendar year. (the employee is given an hour of mentoring leave for every hour of his/her personal time. Refer to HPM 22.8 COPS manual)

Question 29

Disbursement of funds from the Explorer checking account in excess of $100.00 requires authorization from who, $1,000.00 requires authorization from who, and $5,000.. from who?

Answer 29

Area Commander
Division Commander
Board of Directors
(8-6, 8d)

Question 30

Are Explorers allowed to access CLETS?

Answer 30

Yes, they shall attend the four hour CLETS training at the less than Full Access Level which should be conducted during level I training.
(10-2, NOTE)