An explorer is a volunteer scout that participates in civilian observer ride-a-longs. He or she assists the police with searches for evidence; report writing, crime prevention, disaster assistance, crowd and traffic control, security at major events, and other challenging assignments, some of which help the Explorers earn money for their post.
Cadets are part-time, uniformed employees who work in a variety of assignments within the Department such as Traffic, Records, Evidence, and Detectives, and they may be supervised by either sworn or non-sworn personnel.