Lemoore Police Department Explorers take part in Law Enforcement Competition

Lemoore’s program provides young adults the chance to learn about law enforcement through training opportunities, interaction with law enforcement professionals, competitions, and other activities.

Lemoore’s Explorers include Glen Burkett, Geanna Villegas, Isaiah Johnston, Estaleen Dennison, and Caleb Escalera.

Additionally, the program promotes personal growth through character development, respect for the rule of law, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism.  Lemoore’s Explorer Post 1097 strives to instill in its Explorers high morals, good judgement, and active community participation.

Recently the Lemoore Explorers took part in the Central Law Enforcement Competition, an annual event open to law enforcement Explorer Posts throughout California.  The Competition took place this year on April 15-16 with the awards ceremony held April 17 at the Porterville Fairgrounds.

On the competition’s first day, different Explorer posts competed in a variety of scenarios where they were faced with simulated incidents similar to the kind that police officers face on a regular basis – felony traffic stops, negotiations, domestic violence, oral panels, written exam, vehicle searches, suspicious persons, medical aid, DUI Stop, and firing range.

The second day had Explorer Posts competing in several events, including a tug of war, individual obstacle courses, and team obstacle courses.  The obstacle course includes a six-foot wall, weighted dummy drag, and the pushing of a patrol SUV across a finish line.

Oral and written exams are also given and the Explorers that rank the highest earn scholarships.

 The Lemoore Police Department placed Explorers in the following events:

• Third place, Night time traffic stop
• Third place, Oral Panel
• Fourth place, Tug of War (5-person team)
• Fifth place, Scholarship was awarded to Estaleen Dennison in the amount $500.00 and a Laptop.