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Fillmore Explorers Post, VCSO Dominate LA Competition
 Names of participants listed at end of article. Some of the categories Post 2958 participated in were: Mud Run, Family Disturbance, SWAT Fitness Challenge, Tactical Emergency Medical Support, and Tug of War. By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
             Fillmore Explorers Post #2958 participates in Games On the weekend of April 11th – 12th Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Explorers from Headquarters, Fillmore and Camarillo participated in the Los Angeles County Explorer Tactical Competition in Castaic. Competing in this competition were 19 Explorer Post from throughout California. This competition is scenario based focusing on tactics, physical fitness and officer safety. The Explorers competed in various events including Hostage Rescue, Tubular Assault, Marijuana Field Raid, High Risk Stops and Active Shooter. In addition to team events there were several individual and group events including SWAT Fitness Challenge, 4 Mile Mud Run and a 3-mile race. Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Explorers brought home the following awards: 1st Place Family Disturbance(Fillmore) There were 12 Fillmore Explorers that competed along with 6 Sheriff’s Advisors. The following This year with a combined VCSO Explorer Team our Explorers won the competitions biggest event the 10 Person Tug of War, easily beating Bell Police Department in the Finals and dethroning the events previous winner Oxnard PD. Thank You to all of our VCSO Explorers and Advisors for your hard work and dedication. The Law Enforcement explorer program is a non-profit program. It consists of young men and women ages 14-21 with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of Law Enforce-ment. The explorer program provides law enforcement career experiences, leadership opportuni-ties, educational training, and community service activities. The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to be-come responsible citizens in their communities and the nation. If you would like more information about your local explorer program, please contact your local police department for more information. Nature of Incident: Las Angeles Sheriff’s DepartmentExplorer Tactical Competition |
