What is Explorer Post #466?

The Explorer Post #466 is a volunteer group of the Palm Springs Police Department. It is a non-profit organization and is a charter member of the Boy Scouts of America.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be between the ages of 14 and 20 years old, and must currently be enrolled in school with a minimum of a "C" grade point average, or be a high school graduate. Applicants must successfully pass a Police Department background investigation. Any incident which could prevent an applicant from eventually being accepted as a police officer will disqualify him or her. Applicants must meet minimum physical fitness requirements.

Exploring Goals

To help instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetimes to aid the in achieving their full potential. Explorers gain practical experience in the career of law enforcement. They engage in activities centered on six experience areas (leadership, service, social, fitness, outdoor, and career) to encourage the development of the whole person.

What Do Explorers Do?

Explorers receive training in many areas of Law Enforcement including: patrol duties, investigation, traffic control, evidence collection, radio operation, report writing, arrest and control techniques, jail operations, fingerprinting, and more.

Explorers earn the privilege to go on ride-alongs. They also get the opportunity to go to events including: Exploring competitions, training academies, and joint Explorer outings. Explorers work in various departments at the police station answering phones, filing, fingerprinting, and special projects.

Palm Springs Police Explorer Post #466
P.O. Box 1830
Palm Springs, CA 92263-1830

Officer Leo Gonzalez, Advisor
(760) 778-8440  ext.: 6537

Officer Jennifer Calleros, Advisor
(760) 778-8440 ext.: 6534

Officer David Etchason, Advisor
(760) 778-8440 ext.: 6503

Sergeant Nicholas Andre, Advisor
(760) 778-8440 ext.: 6307

Lieutenant Frank Browning, Coordinator
(760) 323-8121