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Riverside Police Explorer Competition

October 12 & 13, 2024

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

Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 8.

Officer Down

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 Risk Traffic Stop

Minimum of 2 Explorers with a maximum of 4.

Domestic Violence

Minimum of 2 Explorers with a maximum of 4.

Exigent Response

Minimum of 4 Explorers with a maximum of 6.

DUI

Minimum of 3 with a maximum of 4 Explorers. 2 Explorers will complete the DUI investigation, the additional 1-2 Explorers will complete the written questions related to a DUI investigation.


Day 2 – Events and Requirements

9mm Handgun Shooting

A team of 1 Advisor and 4 Explorers will:

  • Fire 10 rounds (slow 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 12 & 13, 2024
11800 Indiana Avenue
Riverside, CA  92503

Riverside Indoor Shooting Range (Live Fire Event Only) – Sunday, October 13, 2024
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 Government 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 1 Advisor and 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 four laps around the track.

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.

2024 Sponsors


Vendors will be onsite selling merchandise


For questions, please contact Detective Greenhalgh

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