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	Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Invites You To Become a Deputy Explorer
			Join Us! Since its inception in 1969, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Law Enforcement Explorer Program has created new inroads of understanding between youth, law enforcement, and the general citizenry. Deputy Explorers are not just "talkers." They receive extensive training and then actively participate in community affairs and non-hazardous law enforcement activities.
To learn more, Click on a Star!	Subjects covered in this Program Description: What is Law Enforcement Exploring? What Do Deputy Explorers Do? Training Who Are We Seeking? How and Where Do I Join? List of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Stations
What is Law Enforcement Exploring?
The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a Sheriff's Department youth oriented program. It is affiliated with the special interest phase of the Boy Scouts of America. 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. The program also provides the Sheriff's Department with additional human resources and it opens an important avenue of understanding with an energetic, concerned society of young people. Return to top
What Do Deputy Explorers Do?
Deputy Explorers assist Regular Deputy Sheriffs by performing non-hazardous duties such as report writing, bicycle licensing, public fingerprinting, assist in "Operation Kid Print," crowd assistance at parades and civic events, anti-crime campaigns, search missions, and statistical computations. Deputy Explorers usually work at the Sheriff s Station closest to their homes. Special assignments, such as parades, air shows, conferences, and expositions, will sometimes require that an Explorer travel to other parts of the County. Deputy Explorers are non-compensated but completely insured while in training and on duty. New members are expected to furnish their own uniforms and equipment upon acceptance into the Program. Return to top
Training
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 Saturdays. Subjects such as community relations, criminal law, demeanor, firearms safety, narcotics control, police procedures and weaponless defense must be mastered. The trainees 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 unit credits. In some cases, college credit can also be earned by post-graduation Academy involvement.			Return to top
Who Are We Seeking?
		To qualify for the position of Deputy Explorer, you must: have at least a "C" average in high school, be between the ages of 15 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. The next step in the selection process involves a passing grade on an oral interview and a medical examination. Return to top
How and Where Do I Join?
If you decide you want to become a Law Enforcement Explorer, and you feel that you meet the minimum qualifications, please contact the Explorer Advisor at any of the Sheriff's Stations located throughout the County, and listed below. You need not live in an area policed entirely by the Sheriff's Department to become a member of the Explorer Program. You may obtain further information about the Program by clicking here, contacting Reserve Forces Bureau, 11515 South Colima Road. Whittier, 90604, or calling (562) 946-7871. We invite you to call if you are uncertain about any aspects of the Program. Discuss the Law Enforcement Explorer Program with your friends and family. Make a decision today, explore law enforcement, and provide vital services to your community.		Return to top

For Further Information: Find out how to join us. Click here. Or contact the Explorer Advisor at your nearest Sheriff's Station.
List of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Stations
Altadena	780 East Altadena Drive Altadena, CA 91001	(626) 798-1131
Avalon	215 Summer Street Avalon, CA 90704	(310) 510-0174
Carson	21356 S. Avalon Blvd. Carson, CA 90745	(310) 830-1123
Century	11703 Alameda Street Lynwood, CA 90262	(213) 567-8121
Cerritos	18135 Bloomfield Ave. Cerritos, CA 90703	(562) 860-0044
Crescenta Valley	4554 Briggs Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214	(818) 248-3464
East Los Angeles	5019 E. Third Street Los Angeles, CA 90022	(213) 264-4151
Industry	150 N. Hudson Ave. Industry, CA 91744	(626) 330-3322
Lakewood	5130 N. Clark Ave. Lakewood, CA 90712	(562) 866-9061
Lancaster	501 W. Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534	(661) 948-8466
Lennox	4331 Lennox Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90304	(310) 671-7531
Lomita	26123 S. Narbonne Lomita, CA 90717	(310) 539-1661
Malibu / Lost Hills	27050 Agoura Road Lost Hills, CA 91301	(818) 878-1808
Marina Del Rey	13851 Fiji Way Marina Del Rey, CA 90292	(310) 823-7762
Metro Transit Services Bureau	One Gateway Plaza (LASD Office) Los Angeles, CA 90012	(213) 216-0491 (323) 563-5000
Norwalk	12335 Civic Center Drive Norwalk, CA 90650	(562) 863-8711
Palmdale	1020 E. Palmdale Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93550	(661) 267-4300
Pico Rivera	6631 S. Parsons Blvd. Pico Rivera, CA 90660	(562) 949-2421
Temple	8838 E. Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780	(626) 285-7171
San Dimas	122 N. San Dimas Ave. San Dimas, CA 91773	(909) 599-1261
Santa Clarita Valley	23740 Magic Mtn. Pkwy. Valencia, CA 91335	(661) 255-1121
Walnut / Diamond Bar	21695 E. Valley Blvd. Walnut, CA 91789	(909) 595-2264
West Hollywood	720 N. San Vincente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069	(310) 855-8850

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