Tucson Police Explorer Post 180

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

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

Latest updates

Check out our latest updates: https://tpdrecruiting.tucsonaz.gov/explorer-post-180

Contact Us

Tucson Police Department
270 S. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
TucsonPDExplorers@tucsonaz.gov
Sgt. Armando Olivas (520) 954-6831
Program brochure(PDF, 3MB)

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

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Alumni

Many former Explorers go on to a successful career in law enforcement. Here are a few program alumni who are now police officers with the Tucson Police Department.

Lt. Mark Jimenez
Sgt. Kyle Wilson (Operations Division South Community Response Team)
Det. Steven Acevedo (S.W.A.T.)
Det. Tina Evans (Domestic Violence Unit)
Det. Michael Kishbaugh (Domestic Violence Unit)

Det. Beau Wilson (Child Physical Abuse Unit)
HDT Robert Quesnel (Hazardous Devices Technician - Explosive and Hazardous Devices Detail)
Ofc. Ryan Danaher (Service Dog Unit)
Ofc. Alex Quiroz (Operations Division South)

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Contact Us

Emergency: 911

Non-emergency: 520-791-4444

88-CRIME (website)

88-CRIME (520-882-7463)
520-882-7463

Human Resources/Recruiting

520-791-COPS (2677) (2677)
recruit1@tucsonaz.gov

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