On July 30, 2015, Explorers from the Simi Valley Police Department, Port Hueneme Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the Ventura County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. After three rigorous and challenging weeks of knowledge and physical fitness based curriculum, 47 young adults and teenagers ranging in age from 15-20 years can now say they are Police Explorers. The graduates from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office represented Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Fillmore, Ojai and West County.
Although the class originally started with 61 Explorer Cadets, of the 47 that successfully graduated, the Simi Valley Police Department Explorer graduates represented the largest group at 11. During the graduation ceremony, Simi Valley Police Explorer, Gunnar Skidmore spoke to the attendees on behalf of his class and was recognized for his leadership role as the Class Sergeant during the Academy.
Addressing the graduates and their family and friends in attendance was Ventura County Sheriff, Geoff Dean. Sheriff Dean relayed to the new graduates the importance of “working hard to develop your knowledge, skills and attitude so that you can succeed in life”.
Assisting with the success of the Class of 2015 was the dedication of the Academy Staff:
Officer Sean Baker, Simi Valley Police Department
Officer Jessica Getchius, Simi Valley Police Department
Officer David Scher, Simi Valley Police Department
Officer Eric Burnett, Santa Paula Police Department
Deputy Erik Hernandez, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Danny Lopez, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Mario Molina, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Alice Patton, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Congratulations to all 47 Ventura County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy graduates from the Class of 2015 on a job well done.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Simi Valley Police Explorer Post or know someone who might benefit from this unique development opportunity, the Simi Valley Police Department Explorer Post is accepting new membership applications and is hosting an open recruitment orientation on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the Simi Valley Police Department Emergency Operations Center located at 3901 Alamo St. Simi Valley, CA 93063. Information regarding application requirements, our program, and participation opportunities will be discussed at the recruitment orientation. This event begins promptly at 6:00 p.m., and parents are encouraged to attend as well. To RSVP please call (805) 583-6292 and leave a voicemail with your contact information or email us directly at [email protected]. Come and learn more about the exciting Law Enforcement Explorer Program!
Orientation night::
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
6:00PM – 7:00PM
3901 Alamo Street Simi Valley CA, 93063
(Simi Valley Police Department)
EOC (Emergency Operations Center)
The EOC is located inside the main entrance to the Simi Valley Police Department.
Please dress in business casual attire.
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