Explorer Post 180

The Tucson Police Department Explorers Post #180 is a leadership and career-oriented program for young men and women age 14-20. The program offers the opportunity for youth to support community service events, challenge themselves by going on police ride-alongs in the field, receive defensive tactics training, learn drill techniques/ceremonial procedures, and compete in local and national Explorer Competitions. Join the Explorers today!

2024 Explorers Open House Presentation(PDF, 1MB)

Minimum Requirements

• Be 14 to 20 years of age
• Have a parent or guardian's permission if you're under 18
• Commit to maintain a C average or better in school
• Have a strong interest in learning about law enforcement and serving the community
• Be dedicated and attend at least 50% of Explorer functions and meetings
• Have no felony or serious misdemeanor arrests
• Prior police contact is not disqualifying. Candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Requirements

You must complete a two-week summer academy to be eligible for the following:

• Participate in ride-alongs with Tucson Police Officers
• Travel to competitions in other states
• Seek promotional opportunities within the post

Interested in being an Explorer?

Complete these forms:

Contact Us

Tucson Police Department
270 S. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701

TPDExplorers@tucsonaz.gov

Sgt. Michael Gannon

Program Brochure(PDF, 3MB)

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Our Advisors

• Sgt. Michael Gannon - SALETC Basic Training Section
• Sgt. Zachary Barghout - Office of Professional Standards
• Sgt. Jason Dragon - Operations Division South
• Det. Max Kim - Domestic Violence Unit
• Sgt. Beau Wilson - Child Physical Abuse Unit
• Ofc. Marisa Flores - Operations Division South
• Ofc. Travis Holt - Operations Division South
• Ofc. Heather Mah - SALETC Advanced Training Section
• Ofc. Elizabeth Murphy - Operations Division South
• CSO Felicity Porter - SALETC Administrative Assistant
• Explorers Captain Vivian Portillo - SALETC

Our Alumni

• Lt. Mark Jimenez
• Sgt. Beau Wilson - Child Physical Abuse Unit
• Sgt. Kyle Wilson - Operations Division South Community Response Team
• HDT Robert Quesnel - Hazardous Devices Technician, Explosive and Hazardous Device Detail
• Det. Steven Acevedo - S.W.A.T.
• Ofc. Ryan Danaher - Service Dog Unit
• Det. Tina Evans - Domestic Violence Unit
• Ofc. Alex Quiroz - Operations Division South
• Det. Michael Kishbaugh - Domestic Violence Unit