Teamwork is another big factor in the competition.
The Escondido Police Cadet program hosted its 3rd annual Police Explorer Competition May 22 & 23.
Police Explorer teams from law enforcement agencies throughout the county competed in various simulated police events, as well as an obstacle course and firearms competition.
Events included a simulated high- risk vehicle stop, DUI investigation, domestic violence investigation, and building search. Each of the participating agencies had teams of explorers who worked through the above scenarios, which were judged by law enforcement officers,
Police Explorer programs are very popular for young adults, 15-21 years of age.
The explorer teams are judged on many factors such as their decision- making, police tactics, leadership, and teamwork.
The Escondido Police Cadets took first place in the “Mystery Scenario.” The scenario was essentially a team of four cadets who are only told to extra patrol a park area. What they do not know is that they will encounter a person being robbed in the park. The suspect then runs away to
Cadets in the competition are judged by police tactics and decision-making, among other factors.
There is also an overall award for the team that had the highest overall score from all events. This year that award went to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Explorers.
Police Explorer programs are
One of the events in the competition was simulating building search.
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