The Ripon Police Department, in conjunction with The Boy Scouts of America, provides an opportunity for young men and women to experience, first hand, how a police department functions.  Explorers are trained in various aspects of law enforcement and used to assist police personnel.  The Explorers are required to volunteer 16 hours a month, along with three major functions in the City of Ripon;  Almond Blossom Festival, Fourth of July, National Night Out, and Main Street Day.

Requirements:

• 14 to 21 years of age
• Parental or guardian approval
• Maintain "C" average while in school
• Have no, negative contact with any police department
• Have good moral habits

For information about the Explorer Program contact one of the following officers:

Sgt. Tim Bailey at tbailey@cityofripon.org
Ofc. Gordon West at gwest@cityofripon.org
Ofc. Sharon Johnson at sjohnson@cityofripon.org
or by calling the Department office at 599-2102
Ripon Police Department Explorers attended the Explorer Challenges in  Oxnard, July 2004.
While Ripon was the smallest city in the competition, our Explorers brought home 5 trophies. Roll Call of Ripon Police Explorers: Brandon Bullock, Nichole Sanchez, Jason Dasilva, Jeremy Felber, Sean Tomberlin, Chad Cheek, Jessica Kystus, Cody Baca.