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The Compton Station Explorer Program is a Sheriff's Department youth oriented program. It is affiliated with the special interest phase of the Boy Scouts of America. It's primary purpose is to provide, through real-world experience, a means by which young men and women may determine if they would like to pursue a career in law enforcement. The program also provides the Sheriff's Department with additional human resources while at the same time fostering relationships with the community we serve.

Deputy Explorers assist regular Deputy Sheriff’s by performing non-hazardous duties such as report writing, crowd control, assistance in parades and other city events.
Deputy Explorers participate in ride a-longs, field trips and attend many different tactical competitions which give explorers a chance to go out and compete with other posts from all over the United States. Explorer competitions will sometimes require Explorers to travel to other states.

Deputy Explorers are non-compensated, but completely insured while in training and on duty. New members are expected to purchase their own uniforms upon acceptance into the program.

After acceptance into the program, initial training for new Deputy Explorers takes place at one of the Sheriff's Explorer Academies. They are located at 11515 South Colima Road, Whittier, and at The College of the Canyons, 26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia. The Explorer Academy consists of approximately 184 hours of instruction during 18 weeks of training on Saturday’s.

Subjects such as community relations, criminal law, demeanor, firearms safety, narcotics control, police procedures and weaponless defense must be mastered. The Explorers are required to undergo drill and physical training as well as their classroom work. Satisfactory completion of the academy earns the Deputy Explorer ten high school credits. In some cases, college credit can also be earned by post-graduation academy involvement.

To become an Explorer, you must meet the following requirements:
• To qualify for the position of Deputy Explorer, you must: have at least a "C" average in high school,
• be between the ages of 14 and 21 years of age, and,
• be of good moral character without any serious arrest record.
• Deputy Explorers must meet the same basic physical requirements as a Deputy Sheriff.


If you decide you want to become a Compton Station Explorer, and you feel that you meet the minimum qualifications, please contact the Compton Station Explorer Advisor at (310) 605-3502. You do not need to live in an area policed by the Sheriff's Department to become a member of the Explorer Program.