Learn about careers in law enforcement!

Join the Law Enforcement Exploring program! The program provides you with information about careers in all types of law enforcement, answers
questions you may have regarding the profession, and demonstrates law enforcement principles through hands-on projects.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Crime scene investigation
• Patrol techniques
• Fingerprinting
• K-9 handling
• How to conduct traffic stops
• And more!

This program will meet once a month.  The first meeting will acquaint you with the Exploring program and answer any questions you may have regarding the activities and information provided.  There will be an overview of the facilities and you may acquaint yourself with the different law enforcement divisions within the department.  Your parents are welcome to attend this first meeting. 

FIRST MEETING:

Wednesday, September 16, 2026  |  6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dubuque Police Department  |  770 Iowa St in Dubuque, Iowa
Cost for the program is a $53.00 annual fee.  Payment can be made online (+$4 convenience fee applies).
Registration signs you up for ALL meetings!

Please contact Michaela with the Exploring office at 563.556.4343 or michaela.freiburger@scouting.org if participant is between 18 and 20. The registration fee is the same, but a different form must be used.

Session #1 Wednesday September 16th  **Training at DLEC**   
6:00 P.M- 6:30 P.M. Introductions and Explorer Program Overview
6:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Tour of Building
7:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Overview of the Police Department and Different Divisions
7:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Hiring Process, Police Academy and Field Training

Session #2 Wednesday October 21st  **Training at Fire Training Center 14928 Public Safety Way**
6:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. Traffic Enforcement Overview
6:30 P.M-7:30 P. M T.I. Demonstration with wrecked car
7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Mock Traffic Stops.

Session #3 Wednesday November 18th     **Training at DLEC**
6:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. Use of Force Classroom
6:30-7:15 - Taser
7:15 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Defensive Tactics and Handcuffing

Session #4 Wednesday December 16th  **Training at DLEC**
6:00 P.M.-7:15 P.M. Tactical Team (SWAT/Sniper/Negotiators)
7:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Dive Team
7:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Drone

Session #5 Wednesday January 6th   **Training at DLEC**
6:00 P.M.-6:45 P.M. Criminal Investigation
6:45 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Crime Scene Investigation Practical

Session #6 Wednesday, January 20th  **Training at Historic Federal Building 350 W. 6th St in City Council Chambers**
6:00 P.M.- 8:00 – Mock Trial 

Session #7 Wednesday February 17th  **Training at NICC Downtown 680 Main St**
6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. – Simulator and Stop the bleed.

Session #8 Wednesday March 17th   **Training at DLEC then walking to Fischer Building 909 Main St.**
6:00 P.M-6:30 P.M.  Building Search Tactics and Handcuffing Review
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM Walk to Fischer Building
6:40 P.M.-7:50 P.M. Building Searches
7:50 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Walk back to DLEC  

Session #9 Wednesday April 21st  **Training at Fire Training Center 14928 Public Safety Way**
6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Drugs and Drug Enforcement  
7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. OWI’s and Field Sobriety Tests.

Session #10 Wednesday May 19th   **Training at the DLEC**
6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. K-9 Unit Overview
7:00 P.M. – 08:00 P.M. – Pizza Party

***The dates and topics above may change throughout the course of the year along with the location of the meetings.  If you miss a meeting it is your responsibility to contact DPD Police Explorer staff (rfullmer@cityofdubuque.org or bdeutsch@cityofdubuque.org) to ensure you know when and where the next meeting will be. ***