CHP Looking For Tri-Valley Youth For Explorer Program

DUBLIN, CA — Youth from Dublin, Danville, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Livermore interested in law enforcement and community service are encouraged to apply for the California Highway Patrol's Explorer program. An information open house about the program will be held at the Dublin CHP Office at 6 p.m. on May 15.

"We are excited to work with the explorers as we serve and engage with our community. This program will make them better citizens and prepare them for a possible career in law enforcement," Captain Christopher Sherry, Commander of the Dublin CHP said.

Applicants must be between the ages of 15 to 21 years of age, have a 2.0 GPA or better, no felony convictions and no history of drug use.

Duties:

• Explorers provide support to the Department by assisting with day-to- day office operations and other vital functions.
• Explorers attend shift briefings, participate in ride-alongs with officers in the field, assist at DUI checkpoints, and provide traffic control.
• Explorers will learn about the law enforcement profession and will train in preparation for explorer competitions involving building searches, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) entries, foot pursuits, patrol car driving, felony traffic stops, DUI stops, shooting skills and athletic events.
• Explorers provide service during community events and community engagement presentations.

The Dublin CHP Office is located at 4999 Gleason Dr.

Those interested in the Explorer Program can RSVP for the May 15 informational open house by emailingcsherry@chp.ca.gov no later than May 13.