The Sheriff's Department Explorer Post 226 is an exciting and educational opportunity for those young men and women between the ages of 16 to 21. Sheriff's Department Explorers attend regular meetings on a weekly basis and will be provided training on a variety of areas to help you better understand the field of law enforcement. Explorers do not carry weapons or engage in direct law enforcement ac
tivities. They do not carry handguns, batons, pepper spray or other less than lethal weapons. Explorers are not peace officers and are not authorized to make arrests. The primary goal of an Explorer is to observe and learn from trained professionals in our agency. New Explorers will be required to work a specific amount of hours in our custodial facilities and pass a written exam prior to being eligible to ride with a deputy on patrol. Most participants have the opportunity to learn in a wide range of interactive environments including patrol operations, investigations, custody facilities, records/technology, and administrative services. Explorers are given the chance to work side-by-side with a full time Deputy Sheriff while he/she works a beat on patrol. There are also many interesting and exciting special units with their own unique responsibilities. Explorers often become involved in training by the Sheriff's Department highly-specialized units. Explorers will also attend a week long academy that is put on once a year during the summer. This academy is attended by Explorers from local agencies and is designed to simulate the type of training you would receive during a real life law enforcement academy. The opinions expressed by visitors on any page or pages of this site do not reflect the opinions of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department. Please keep in mind that posted comments are monitored and the SCSD reserves the right to remove inappropriate or offensive content. Any content posted or submitted for posting is subject to public disclosure and there is no expectation of privacy in comments posted to this site.