Explorers from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station participated in the Central Valley Explorer Competition held on July 17-19, 2015, in Modesto, California.

Ed Note: The following information is a news release courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department.

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Explorers earned a second-place award in both the Active Shooter and Suspicious Vehicle Scenarios.

This event, which was hosted by the Manteca, Modesto, Tracy, and Ripon Modesto Police Departments, along with Stockton CHP. Young police cadets representing 32 different law enforcement agencies from across the state of California attended the event.

The Explorers demonstrated their skills on how to handle a number of situations including active shootings, traffic stops, hostage negotiations and domestic disturbances.

All of the events simulated scenarios that a peace officer might face in the line of duty.

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Explorer Program gives teenagers and young adults, ages 15-21, a chance to train with peace officers, learning the skills necessary to serve in law enforcement.

Its primary purpose is to provide, through actual experience, a means by which young men and women may determine if they would like to pursue a career in law enforcement.

For more information about the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Explorer Program, please contact Deputy Fanny Lapkin at (661)255-1121 x 5160 or visit their website.