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Staff Reports

Pomona – Pomona Police Explorer POST 160 participated in the 2015 Ex-Con Games in Las Vegas, the weekend of June 13-14.  This is a highly competitive Explorer Competition with approximately 34 teams from California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah in attendance.

The Explorers, ages 15-19, performed well individually and as cohesive teams in various law enforcement related categories. This was the first competition for the majority of this new group of Explorers and they exceeded expectations.
With the support of each other and their dedicated Police Officer Advisors, the Explorers were able to achieve the following awards in several scenarios:

• 1st Place – Female Obstacle Course: Sabrina Valle
• 3rd Place – Team Vehicle Stop
• 5th Place – Team Active Shooter
• 1st Place – Male Advisor/ Obstacle Course: Police Officer Mike Lee

Police Chief Paul Capraro expressed his pride and appreciation for these dedicated Pomona teens and Advisors that volunteer thousands of hours a year to make Pomona a safer community.
“It is our hope that these outstanding young adults pursue their careers in law enforcement in the community where they have already given so much,” said Capraro.

Pomona Police Explorers have a long and successful history of becoming Pomona Police Officers and members of other law enforcement agencies, as well as serving in the military.