Explorer program
The Oxnard Police Department Explorer Post #9286 provides an opportunity for youths, ages 14-21, to experience firsthand what it takes to get started in a challenging law enforcement career. The Oxnard Police Explorer Program is affiliated with the Boys Scouts of America. Exploring provides the law enforcement profession an opportunity to further an investment in its own future through constructive relationships with young adults contemplating a career in the field of criminal justice. The Oxnard Police Department currently has more than 45 Police Explorers and fourteen Police Advisors assigned to the unit.
Our Explorers develop an awareness of the purpose, mission and objectives of a career in law enforcement and receive hands-on training in various aspects of police work. Character development, physical fitness, good citizenship and a desire to make our community a better place are key components of the overall program. Mandatory meetings are held twice a month.
Oxnard Explorer Post #9286 continues to be an exceptional way to engage Oxnard's youth. Explorers are commonly deployed in a variety of details, which include: the California Strawberry Festival, Dallas Cowboys Training Camp, Cinco De Mayo Festival, and the Christmas Parade. The Explorers assist at DUI checkpoints, crime prevention details, fingerprinting details, Halloween Spooktacular, Santa at the Station, and other community events.
For more information about our Police Explorer Program, contact:
