Scenarios

The scenarios are designed to develop leadership, situational awareness, and a deeper understanding of law enforcement procedures while fostering a spirit of friendly competition. These will challenge explorers' critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork while simulating real-world law enforcement experiences.

Active Shooter

Explorers will respond to a call of a critical incident. Team members will assess the situation and respond accordingly.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Warrant Service

Explorers will serve an arrest warrant on a suspect.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Team Obstacle Course

Explorers will be timed while completing an obstacle course. A six-foot wall, push-ups and sit-ups will be incorporated into this year's course. (Teams/Explorers are to wear appropriate uniform pants/BDU's, boots and T-shirt)

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Undercover Operations

Explorers will utilize surveillance and undercover techniques to conduct an undercover buy and possible arrest. Teams will be provided an Ops plan with additional information during competition check-in.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Unknown Trouble

Explorers will respond to a hostage situation in an outdoor park setting. Explorers will set-up in tactical positions, work in teams of 2 and utilize cover and concealment techniques to obtain intelligence.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Interview & Interrogation

Explorers will interview and interrogate multiple subjects involved in a crime. Explorers will attempt to identify the primary subject and obtain a confession. Teams will be provided a written summary of the incident upon check-in.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Dignitary Protection

New for 2025. Teams will provide security for an elevated risk, dignitary speaking engagement. The team will be provided with an operations plan prior to the event. This scenario is intended to challenge the Explorer team in every capacity including pre-event building sweeps, crowd assessment and dignitary extraction.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-eight person team per Post.

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)

Explorers will respond to a crime scene. Explorers will be graded on proper PPE, log in/out procedures, photos and sketches of scene, measurements, collection and proper documentation of evidence.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Traffic Stop

Explorers will make an enforcement stop. The Explorers will contact the occupant(s) of the vehicle and take the appropriate action as dictated by the violator.

20-Minute time limit.

Two, Two-Person teams per Post

High Risk Stop

Explorers will conduct a high-risk vehicle stop. Team will consist of a 2-person primary and 2-person secondary unit. Department specific arrest techniques may be used.

20-Minute time limit.

One four-person team per Post

Officer Needs Assistance

Explorers will respond to an officer needs assistance call. Team members will assess the situation and respond accordingly.

20-minute time limit.

One four-person team and One two-person team per Post

DUI Evaluation

Explorers will contact an individual(s) and investigate/evaluate possible violations and take the appropriate action based on their observations. Team will not be allowed to use P.A.S. device, checklist, or cheater cards.

20-Minute time limit.

Two, Two-Person teams per Post

Building Search

Explorers will enter a structure of unknonw size and configuration and attempt to locate and take appropriate action based on their findings.

20-Minute time limit.

One six-person team per Post

Disturbance

Explorers will contact an individual(s) and are to assess a use of force scenario. They will have to use command presence and appropriate force options (provided) to resolve the situation.

20-Minute time limit.

One four-person team per Post

Armed Robbery

Explorers will encounter an armed robbery at a local business and take the appropriate actions to successfully defuse the situation.

20-minute time limit.

One Six-person team per Post

Notice

Explorers will not know what scenario they will be going into until their briefing with the proctor. This will encourage all Explorers to be prepared for every scenario.

Winner Circle

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