LAW ENFORCEMENT SEAL HISTORY

Each symbol and color in the National Law Enforcement Explorers seal has special significance.

	The circular form of the seal represents continuous existence.
	The dominant blue field represents justice.
	The inner circle contains a shield surmounted by an eagle. The eagle spread across the top represents the national coverage of Law Enforcement Exploring. The shield itself stands for the unified strength in its membership and is composed of four quadrants, each with a particular meaning of its own. The flag represents the principles of democracy for which this country stands and which law enforcement is sworn to uphold. The beginnings of these principles are acknowledged by the 13 stars, which represent the original colonies. The badge in the upper right-hand corner of the shield is typically associated with municipal police departments. Opposite this is a seven-pointed star, symbolic of county sheriffs' departments. Both municipal police departments and county sheriffs' departments are major sponsors of Law Enforcement Explorer posts. Each is set on a field of white divided by horizontal and vertical lines. Each division represents the individual department that together forms the backbone of law and order in our society. The lower right-hand corner of the shield contains a torch in a dark background connected to three stars in a light background. The torch is symbolic of the guiding light shown on the profession through the aid of the sponsor. This light illuminates the stars of truth, knowledge, and integrity-three qualities that all Explorers should strive for in the law enforcement profession.
	Finally, the "Big E," which symbolizes unity of purpose under the Exploring program, connects the four quadrants in the shield.

“Our Best Today, For a Better Tomorrow,” is the Explorer motto

Scholarships

View a list of the 2004 National Law Enforcement Scholarship Recipients [PDF]

Law Enforcement Exploring Community Crime Prevention Award: The International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners provides an annual recognition of Explorer posts that exhibit outstanding support of their communities. Includes a plaque and pin.

ATFAR Scholarship (Law Enforcement, $1,000): The retiree's association of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) offers scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Scholarships are presented every year to Law Enforcement Explorers

Capt. James J. Regan Scholarship (Law Enforcement, 2 one-time/$500): The National Technical Investigators Association presents two one-time $500 scholarships annually. Criteria include academic record, leadership, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement.

DEA Drug Abuse Prevention Service Award (Law Enforcement, $1,000): The DEA Drug Abuse Prevention Service Award consists of an engraved plaque and a $1,000 award, which will be presented in recognition of "an act or actions representing a contribution of outstanding service in drug abuse prevention." For more information, see the workbook for this award.

Federal Criminal Investigators' Service Award (Law Enforcement, $500): Federal Criminal Investigators Association recognizes Explorers who render outstanding service to law enforcement agencies with a $500 U.S. Savings bond and plaque.

Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship (Law Enforcement, $1,000): This merit-based award involves a $1,000, one-time scholarship. The award also includes a plaque and pin.

The Explorers Code

As an Explorer...

I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God, and in the courage, strength and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Exploring attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.