NCJ Number
14465
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 43 Issue: 6 Dated: (JUNE 1974) Pages: 14-18
Date Published
1974
Length
5 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF THE LEEP (LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER POST) PROGRAM RUN BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
Abstract
LEEP IS A SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT YOUTH ORGANIZATION WHICH IS AFFILIATED WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST PHASE OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. ALTHOUGH ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO INTRODUCE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO THE CAREERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WITH ADDITIONAL MANPOWER AND STAFFING. AS A COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM, IT ALSO PROVIDES A CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TEENAGE YOUTH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL. THE QUALIFICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM ARE OUTLINED, AS ARE THE TRAINING, ASSIGNMENTS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES INVOLVED.