Explorer Post 180

TPD Explorers have a unique opportunity to serve their community by volunteering with the Tucson Police Department.   

                                                Join our team!

              

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
Contact us:    Explorers photo

Tucson Police Department
270 S. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
TucsonPDExplorers@tucsonaz.gov 
Sgt. Armando Olivas (520) 954-6831 

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Our Advisors:
Sgt. Armando Olivas
SALETC Basic Training Section
Sgt. Zachary Barghout
Office of Professional Standards
Sgt. Jason Dragon
Operations Division South
Det. Max Kim
Domestic Violence Unit
Det. 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
 Explorers Captain Vivian Portillo
SALETC    
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Alumni:
Lt. Mark JamesDet. Beau Wilson (Child Physical Abuse Unit)
Sgt. Kyle Wilson (Operations Division South Community Response TeamHDT 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) 

 

TPD Explorer Post 180 graduation class E-2024
E-2024 Graduation Class