Escondido PD Hosts Explorer Competition

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The Escondido Police department is hosting its 4th annual law enforcement explorer competition where teens and young adults from throughout Southern California compete in a series of law enforcement-related events.

The event will be at the Escondido Police Range, 25855 Valley Center Road, on Saturday May 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Saturday competition will test a team’s ability to work through a series of law enforcement-related scenarios, including domestic violence, felony vehicle stop, building search, foot pursuit and a mental illness scenario.

Competition continues Sunday with a team obstacle course (similar to a mud run) and a shooting competition.

Law enforcement explorer programs are sponsored by agencies throughout the country. The programs serve as a way for teenagers and young adults to gain invaluable insight into the law enforcement profession, while also giving back to the community through volunteer work. Many explorers later move on to careers throughout law enforcement, including police officers, dispatchers, community service officers, etc.

To learn more about the program in Escondido, follow this link.

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