Riverside Police Explorer Competition
October 11 & 12, 2025
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Welcome to the Riverside Police Explorer Competition (R.P.E.C), California’s largest explorer competition!
Over the course of two days, your police explorers will compete in eight live scenarios, handgun fire and a multi-event physical fitness competition.
Day 1 – Events and Requirements
Active Shooter / Officer Rescue
Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 8.
Subject Stop / Fleeing Felon
Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 6.
Crisis Intervention
Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 6.
Building Search
Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 6.
Unknown Trouble
Minimum of 2 Explorers with a maximum of 4.
Domestic Violence / Exigent Response
Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 6.
Traffic Stop
Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 6.
DUI
Minimum of 2 with a maximum of 4 Explorers. Explorers will complete the DUI investigation.
Day 2 – Events and Requirements
9mm Handgun Shooting
A team of 4 Explorers will:
- Fire at a stationary target.
- Best combined team scores will advance.
- Best individual shooter score, will advance for the Overall Top Shot award.
See Important Information & Awards Criteria below for more details.
1-Mile Run
1 Male and 1 Female Explorer from each agency will be invited to complete four laps around the track.
Obstacle Course
Individual Explorer & Advisor Obstacle Course
– Male and Female categories
Team Obstacle Course – A team consisting of 4 Explorers, will compete in the obstacle course. Only 1 Team per agency.
See Important Information & Awards Criteria below for more details.
Tug of War
A Team of 5 Explorers will compete in a tug-of-war. No cleats or Gloves permitted.
Award Ceremony
See Important Information & Awards Criteria below.
Please note, we will be limiting each agency to a single team, to allow more agencies to participate this year!
Event Information
Dates & Location
The Riverside Police Explorer Competition, also known as R.P.E.C., will be held on the following dates and locations:
Hillcrest High School (Main Site) – Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2025
11800 Indiana Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
Riverside Indoor Shooting Range (Live Fire Event Only) – Sunday, October 12, 2025
11631 Sterling Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503
Registration
Registration Information:
- Open Now – August 31st (Last Day), or if all 34 spots are filled, which ever comes first.
- $120 per Explorer and $100 per Advisor
Costs includes the following:
R.P.E.C. T-shirt, lunch on both days and a gift bag.
Download Liability and Medical Waivers Here
Hotel Information
Official Hotel for the R.P.E.C.:
Hampton Inn & Suites
4250 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92505
Click here for Discounted R.P.E.C. Rates
Important Information & Awards Criteria
Agencies will be limited to 1 Team, to compete in the Scenarios, Live Fire, Team Obstacle Course and Tug-of-War Events.
9mm Handgun Shooting
Explorers will use a supplied Glock 17, Gen 5 (Iron Sights) to complete the live fire event. The event will consist of a team of 4 Explorers.
- Best combined team scores will advance for the Team Shooting Competition award.
- The individual shooter with best target score from the team shooting event will advance for the Overall Top Shot award.
- In the event of a tied score, a tie breaker event will be conducted.
Individual Explorer & Advisor Obstacle Course
– A maximum of 3 Explorers can compete per agency.
– A maximum of 2 Advisors can compete per agency.
Team Obstacle Course
A team consisting of 4 Explorers (the team can consist of an all male, all female or a co-ed team), will compete in an obstacle course.
1-Mile Run
1 Male and 1 Female Explorer from each agency will be invited to complete.
Award Criteria
To be considered for the Overall Team award, the agency must participate in all Day 1 scenarios, the live fire event and the team obstacle course. Teams who do not wish to compete in any of these three events will only be considered for 1st through 5th place in each individual scenario category and will not be considered for the overall award.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations received after July 15, 2025, registrants will forfeit 50 percent of their registration fee.
Confirmed registrants who do not participate or who cancel after August 15, 2025, will forfeit their entire registration fee, and registrations received after this date will not be eligible for refunds. If you need to cancel due to special circumstances, please email [email protected] with your request for review.
Substitutions for registrants can be made at any time. Riverside Police Foundation reserves the right to cancel any event or training if the minimum registration is not met. If Riverside Police Foundation cancels an event, registration fees will be refunded. Canceling your registration does not automatically cancel your housing reservation, if applicable.