Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is actively recruiting for the next Explorer Academy. Young adults who are between 14 and 20 years of age can apply. 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Explorer Academy is an 18-week commitment. The Academy is held every Saturday once started. The next academy will be held at STARS Center in Whittier starting Sept. 18.

Requirements:

• GPA of 2.0 or higher
• No serious criminal record/probation
• Must pass drug screening
• Must submit to a background check

The Explorers will be trained in laws, searching/handcuffing, writing reports, handling calls for service (domestic violence, family disturbance, felony traffic stops, active shooters, assaults, etc.). When trained, they can go on “ride-a-longs” with full-time deputies on patrol in La Cañada Flintridge or La Crescenta. As Explorers gain experience, they have the opportunity to go on ride-a-longs at other stations throughout the county.

The Crescenta Valley Station Explorers assist with numerous events such as the La Cañada Fiesta Days Parade, La Cañada Turkey Trot, Station Open House, Haunted Jail and volunteer rummage sale.

The Crescenta Valley Explorer Post has attended over 100 competitions. The Explorers have earned hundreds of trophies and certificates for their participation in these competitions. During the competitions the Explorers compete against other Explorer posts from across the United States.

Meetings are usually held the second and fourth Monday of each month excluding holidays, school commitments, family obligations, etc. 

Over the years CV Station Explorers have gone onto the Naval Academy, Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. Several of its Explorers have graduated the Sheriff’s Academy and become Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies, San Diego County Sheriff deputies, Glendale police officers, and Los Angeles police officers.

Anyone between the ages of 14 and 20 who has interest in law enforcement can contact the Explorer coordinators Sergeant John Gilbert at (818) 236-4027 or Deputy Marcelo Ruiz at (818) 236-4026.