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Riverside Police Explorer Program 714

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2024 Explorer Advisor Training

Attention Explorer Advisors!
Reserve your spot for the upcoming 2-day Explorer Advisor Training on 
August 19th & 20th, 2024


Riverside Police Explorer Competition 2024

The Annual Riverside Police Explorer Competition is coming this FALL! Follow their social media for up to date information!


The Riverside Police Department Police Explorer Program’s purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature, and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are taught how to be independent and work as a team. In addition, they are taught the importance of personal responsibility and caring in their relationships with others and in their commitment to the community.

Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations, such as the Riverside Police Department, initiate a specific Explorer Program to offer the wealth and knowledge of their best employees to be role models, trainers, and mentors to young people in the community. The Explorer Program affords an opportunity for youngsters to participate in a variety of meaningful and fulfilling activities that help them pursue their special interests, growth, and development. Explorer programs are based on five area of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. The Riverside Police Explorers range from age 14 to 21 years old.

The success of the Riverside Police Department’s Explorer Program is dependent on the Officers that manage it. Our success starts with the commitment and vision Chief Larry V. Gonzalez has advocated and in correlation with the many police officer advisers dedicated to the daily duties associated with the program. For more information or to sign up, visit the Explorer website.


RPD Explorers featured on K-FROG Radio

The Riverside Police Explorers were recently featured on K-FROG’s Spirit of the I.E. podcast show, when they talked about the program, and even their National Title! Tune into K-FROG 95.1 FM every Sunday morning from 6-7 A.M. for the Spirit of the I.E. show

Check out the interview by clicking on the logo below:

Competitions/Awards

2023 RPD Explorer Accomplishments

National Champion ExCon Team

1st Place Overall
1st Place in Burglary in Progress
2nd Place in Pistol Qualification
3rd Place in Suspicious Situation

State Champion Channel Island Team

Fontana F.L.I.P. Team

Murrieta 2-Day Competition

1st Place Team Obstacle Course, Tug of War & Overall Paintball competition
2nd Place Overall Physical Agility Test
3rd Place Team Obstacle Course

Previous Competitions/Awards

2022 Murrieta PT Competition
1st Place Overall Team
1st Place Team Obstacle
1st Place Male Obstacle
2nd Place Bike Course
3rd Place Female Obstacle

2019 Escondido PD Cadet/Explorer Competition
1st Place Overall Team

2018 Los Angeles County Competition
1st Place Overall Team

2017 & 2018 Bullfrog Award – Top Female Explorer in PT

Previous Winners of the

RPD Explorers Competition

2023 – El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
2022 – Riverside Sheriff’s Office – Southwest Station
2021 – Murrieta Police Department