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For over 30 years, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department has supported an active Explorer Post Program for young persons between the ages 14 and 21.
Explorer Program
Law Enforcement Exploring is a rewarding challenge!!!
Law Enforcement Exploring is a division of the Boy Scouts of America that gives you a hands-on look at what a career in law enforcement is really like.
Community Service
Explorers serve the community in various ways such as directing traffic at special events, crime prevention programs and light security details.
Ride-a-longs
Once you become eligible, you can participate in the ride-a-long program. You become an extra set of eyes and ears for the officers and assist them on various calls.
Meetings
The Post meets weekly or bi-weekly, (depending on the post), to discuss Explorer business and upcoming events.
Career Enhancement
Participating in a Law Enforcement Explorer Post is a great start to your law enforcement career! Call today and join other dedicated youths in serving their community.
How to become a Law Enforecment Explorer:
If you are between 14 and 21 years of age, maintain a "C" grade average, want more leadership skills, want to have fun and are interested in law enforcement:
- 1. Obtain your parents permission,
- 2. Contact a post advisor near you ( listed below) and request an application,
- 3. Participate in an oral interview as scheduled,
- 4. Submit your completed background paperwork,
- 5. Pass a background investigation,
- 6. Have good moral character,
- 7. Have no major criminal record,
- 8. Be interested!!
Training
Training is provided by experts throughout the year and addresses the following areas:
Traffic Control
Building Searches
Vehicle Stops
Defensive Driving
Hostage Negotiations
Firearm Safety
Criminal Law
Narcotics Law
Domestic Violence
Defensive Tactics
Police Radio Techniques
Criminal Justice System
Physical Fitness
First Aid
Defensive Weapons
Patrol Procedures
Vehicle Law
Police Community Relations
Criminal Investigation
Accident Investigation
Arrest, Search & Seizure Law
AND MANY MORE.
Academy Training
The Sheriff's Department sponsors a week long, live in Explorer Academy during the summer of each year.Contact the office nearest you for additional information and an application!!
Cabazon Station
(951) 922-7100Indio Station
(760) 863-8990Lake Elsinore Station
(951) 245-3300Moreno Valley Police Department
(951) 486-6700
Palm Desert Station
(760) 836-1600Perris Station
(951) 210-1000Riverside Station
(951) 955-2600Southwest Station
(951) 696-3000
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