Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Medal at the Explorers Conference
by Deputy Cocha Heyden
Nine members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post #10-4 participated in the 2009 Law Enforcement Explorer Tactical Competition held in Chandler, Arizona, January 16-18. The competition was fierce but they managed to come away with a medal.
The post competed against over 900 explorers from around the nation. Due to the excellent training that the kids receive from their advisors and instructors, they brought home a 5th Place trophy in the Multi-level assault category. This is a very tough category with a lot of competition. They were not the only ones to come away with some recognition. One of their advisors, Detective Mike Dieck, brought home the 2nd place trophy in the 5k run.
The explorers that attended the competition were: Explorer Sgt. Sixto Jaramillo, Explorer Sgt. Claire Yakabe, David Marquez, Patrick Lamb, Mike Lohman, Dylan Harnish, Brandon Harnish, Katrina Harnish, Preston Larabee. Along with Advisors: Deputy Bryan Ward, Deputy Ann Walton, Dispatch Supervisor Cindi Dieck, Detective Mike Dieck.
Explorer Post # 10-4 is an all-volunteer auxiliary sub-organization of the Boy Scouts of America. This effective program allows young people, aged 14 to 20, who are interested in exploring law enforcement as a career, to interact and train with sheriff’s deputies. The Post also performs numerous service and volunteer functions throughout the community.
The Post is accepting new Explorer applications. If you meet the age requirements, are attending high school, and interested in an exciting career in law enforcement, come join us. For more information e-mail or call Deputy Ann Walton at (303) 814-7001.
Sheriff Dave Weaver said “I am very proud of Post 10-4 and the dedicated deputies who devote their time, energy, and experience to help these young people realize their law enforcement goals. We are privileged to have several former Explorers serving with the office.”
