BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release             Friday, October 31, 2008 

Explorer Testing 

The Bakersfield Police Department Explorer Post #521 is currently
recruiting and testing for the position of Police Explorer.  The testing will take
place on Tuesday, 11/18/08, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bakersfield Convention Center,
1001 Truxtun Avenue.  
 
The Bakersfield Police Explorer program provides an opportunity for young men
and women to experience first-hand how a police department functions and what
it takes to get started in a challenging career in law enforcement. The program,
geared around law enforcement, gives youth self-confidence, discipline, and a
feeling of community involvement. 
 
For more information, contact the Head Explorer Advisor Karen Bennett at 661-
326-3024 or check out our website at
http://www.bakersfieldcity....