The New Britain Township Police Department partners with the Plumstead Township Police Department and their Explorer Program, Post 5708.

The program was established in 2013 in remembrance of fallen police officer, Joseph E. Hanusey III, of the Plumstead Township Police Department. The program is designed to help young adults from the ages of 14-21 in the Central Bucks County community make more informed decisions about future careers and job opportunities. The program is designed for youth who want to develop a greater understanding of the Police Officer in society. Police Explorers participate in various activities, interact with sworn and non-sworn members of the law enforcement community, and have the opportunity to perform community service at events and law enforcement functions. The goal of the program is to provide youth with skills they need to succeed in the law enforcement profession and in life.

The program abides by the core values in which Officer Hanusey III lived his life and served his community. 

• Respect
• Honor
• Integrity
• Discipline
• Courage
• Loyalty

Some areas of training cadets can expect to learn are:

• Traffic Stops
• DUI Investigations
• Crowd and Traffic Control
• Report Writing
• Court Room Testimony
• Ethics and Moral Issues
• PA Crimes Code
• PA Motor Vehicle Code
• Handcuffing
• Interviewing
• Police Specialty Units (K9, CBSRT, MIRT)
• Firearm Safety

For youth and/or parent/guardian interested in learning more about the program or seeking to apply, please see the Post 5708 Facebook Page or contact our departments representative for the program below.

Ofc. Bryce O'Connor - boconnor@nbtpa.us - (215) 822-1910

You can also find more information on the national law enforcement exploring website.

Community Service Events

For anyone or any organization with ideas for community events for/from the program contact Ofc O'Connor or see the Plumstead Township Police Explorer Program main page for more information.