LE Explorer Post Advisors Assoc. of Colo

You can view the 2008 Conference Video at www.myspace.com/denverpoliceexplorers.

Team Competitions:

High Risk Traffic Stop

Hosted by: Colorado Springs Police Department

Explorers conducted a high risk vehicle stop on a vehicle whose occupants are believed to have been involved in a violent crime. Explorers were expected to remove all subjects from the vehicle and ensure the vehicle is safe, using appropriate techniques for both. Explorer teams were expected to consider the area surrounding the suspect vehicle safe and void of people and vehicles.

Key judging points included:
·Officer Safety
·Removing subject(s) from vehicle
·Arresting/detaining, controlling, and securing subject(s)
·Team communication, spirit, and enthusiasm
·Preparedness

1st Place        Team B17
Loveland PD           Nicole Foote
Brighton PD            Cory Brown
Sedona PD             Aaron Meeks

2nd Place       Team B2
Loveland PD           Amanda Wood
CSPD                     Quin Linebaugh
Natrona County       Mark Bahr
Ft Collins PD           Quinn Lods

3rd Place       Team B12
Loveland PD           Jonathan Rosenburg
ACSO                    Chase Picker
CSPD                     Kyle Michiele
Parker PD               Colby Pappel

4th Place       Team B6
Denver PD              Kary Buffum
Tucson PD              William Phillips
Brighton PD            Mario Marcias
Ft Collins                Allison Kiefer

5th Place       Team A11
Denver PD              Kayleen Ceia
Natrona County       Shae Hervey
Orange County So   Alex Bollman
Ft Collins PD           Ashley Benevidas

Domestic Crisis

Hosted by: Denver Police Department

Explorers were dispatched to a family dispute in progress. Explorers were expected to defuse the situation, establish and maintain control of the scene, and to investigate whether or not any crime has occurred. Explorers had to correctly identify criminal acts and make appropriate arrests if necessary. If any arrests were made, explorers were expected to identify appropriate criminal charges.

1st Place        Team A6
Brighton PD            James Snapp
Denver PD              Elvia Salgado
DCSO                    Dylan Harnish
Loveland PD           Kyle Blunck

2nd Place       Team B14
Denver PD              David Abeyta
CSPD                     Anya Martin
So Tucson              Gabe Tapia
Ft Collins PD           Tyler Patterson

3rd Place       Team A11
Denver PD              Kayleen Ceia
Natrona County       Shae Hervey
Orange County SO Alex Bollman
Ft Collins PD           Ashley Benevidas

4th Place       Team A4
CSPD                     Miki Whitney
Commerce City       Eric Sanchez
Natrona County       Brett Tebeest
Tucson PD              Jimmy Rizza

5th Place       Team B12
Loveland PD           Jonathan Rosenberg
ACSO                    Chase Picker
Ft Collins PD           Kyle Michiele
Parker PD               Colby Pappel

Report Writing

Hosted by: Laramer County Sheriff's Office

The team wrote a report based on the Domestic Violence scenario. One face sheet was be completed for each team. Each team member was be required to complete a narrative report. Each member’s individual report should have covered the basic facts of the incident as discovered during the investigation. The individual reports should also have explained the action taken by the writer of that report. If the team felt it was necessary a property report could also be completed.

Scoring was based on:
·Accurate and clear reporting of the facts
·Spelling and correct punctuation
·Proper use of forms
·Teamwork

1st Place        Team A5
ACSO                    Tyler Fetchner
DCSO                    Claire Yakabe
Ft Collins PD           Dalton Brown
Denver PD              Rueban Garduno

2nd Place       Team B1
Denver PD              Dorian Gonzalez
Orange County SO Simolia Fopescu
ACSO                    Dan Raddell
Parker PD               Lucas Porter

3rd Place       Team A1
Brighton PD            Alondra Diaz
Commerce City       Nicole Sena
Denver PD              Nicolas Occhipinti
Loveland PD           Elliot Cason

4th Place       Team B6
Denver PD              Kary Buffum
Tucson PD              William Phillips
Brighton PD            Mario Macias
Ft Collins PD           Allison Kiefer

5th Place       Team B14
Denver PD              David Abeyta
CSPD                     Anya Martin
So Tucson              Gabe Tapia
Ft Collins PD           Tyler Patterson

Warrant/High Risk Entry

Hosted by: Aurora Police Department

Teams were expected to conduct a dynamic entry on a known dangerous felon with an outstanding warrant. Teams had to plan and execute a coordinated movement against a non barricaded location, conduct a search, secure all persons present and identify and arrest the wanted party.

Judges considered planning, communication, movement and general officer safety rules. Teams had the option to give the judges the details of their plan at the start of the competition, to and request additional equipment as part of their plan.

1st Place        Team B5
Denver PD              Brandon Abeyta
So Tucson              Clara Diaz
Orange County SO Garth Dokken
Natrona County       Krystal Galy

2nd Place       Team B4
CSPD                     Angie Zepeda
Larimer County       Ryan Pfeiffer
Loveland PD           Brian Devous
So Tucson              Francisco Martinez

3rd Place       Team B16
DCSO                    Sixton Jaramillo
Tucson PD              Mark Jimenez
Brighton PD            Heather Westling
Sedona PD             Mack Lang

4th Place       Team A17
Brighton PD            Thomas Quayle
Denver PD              Miguel Vargas
Ft Collins PD           Colby Zanner
Parker PD               Rebeka Morris

5th Place       Team A5
ACSO                    Tyler Fetchner
DCSO                    Claire Yakabe
Ft Collins PD           Dalton Brown
Denver PD              Rueban Garduno

Bomb Threat Investigation

Hosted by: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Explorers responded to a reported bomb threat at a local University. Teams were expected to determine the most appropriate response based upon information obtained. Explorer teams considered the actual threat, potential risks to victims, and potential hazards to surrounding areas / buildings. Key judging points included:

Officer SafetyInterview of witness(s)

Decision to evacuate / search scene

Containment / Control

Team communication, spirit, and enthusiasm

1st Place        Team B17
Loveland PD           Nicole Foote
Brighton PD            Cory Brown
Sedona PD             Aaron Meeks
Denver PD              Janet Luna

2nd Place       Team A15
Brighton PD            Michael Gonzalez
Denver PD              Samantha Duran
Sedona PD             Chris Lindfors
Parker PD               Mike Skalisky

3rd Place       Team A13
CSPD                     Cory Hoffman
Denver PD              Jesse Vidal
Orange County SO Travis Sbabo
Tucson PD              Jessica Ostrop

4th Place       Team B14
Denver PD              David Abeyta
CSPD                     Anya Martin
So Tucson PD         Gabe Tapia
Ft Collins PD           Tyler Patterson

5th Place       Team B10
Loveland PD           Kelly Wilhelm
Tucson PD              Seam McShea
ACSO                    Brandon Vickery
Natrona County SO James Johnson

Individual Competitions:

Shoot Competition

Hosted by: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

COURSE OF FIRE:
6 ROUNDS     3 YD.   LINE
6 ROUNDS      7 YD.   LINE
12 ROUNDS   15 YD. LINE
6 ROUNDS      25 YD. LINE

1st Place                 Larimer County SO Mark Hecker
2nd Place                Ft. Collins PD          Dalton Brown
3rd Place                 CSPD                     Bart Williams
4th Place                 Loveland PD           Elliott Cason
5th Place                 Natrona County       Krystal Galy
6th Place                 Natrona County       Brett Tebeest
7th Place                 CSPD                     Quin Linebaugh
8th Place                 ACSO                    Chase Picker
9th Place                 Parker PD               Coby Papple
10th Place               ACSO                    Daniel Raddell

Range 3000: Lethal Force Decisions

Hosted by: Denver Police Department

Each explorer were faced with a series of interactive video scenarios. Explorers were expected to use verbal and tactical skills to address each situation. Explorers had to make decisions on how to gain control of each situation, defuse the situation where necessary and whether or not to use lethal force.

1st Place                  Tucson PD              Kyle Wilson
2nd Place                Tucson PD              Mark Jimenez
3rd Place                 Orange County SO Travis Sbabo
4th Place                 Denver PD              Dorian Gonzalez
5th Place                 Denver PD              Aaron Sanders

Obstcle Course

Hosted by: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

1st Place        Male:            Orange County SO            Garth Dokken
                   Female:        Loveland PD                     Amanda Steele
2nd Place       Male:            Orange County SO            John Leary
                   Female:        Douglas County SO           Claire Yakabe
3rd Place       Male:            Ft Collins PD                    Tyler Patterson
                   Female:        Colorado Springs PD         Melissa Gonzalez
4th Place       Male:            Arapahoe County SO         Kyle Nilemo
                   Female:        Tucson PD                       Jessica Ostrop
5th Place       Male:            Denver PD                       Miguel Vargas
                   Female:        Brighton PD                     Shannon Cvancara*

*Note: Shannon Cvancara replaced the female explorer origionally awarded the fifth place medal due to a disqualification.

Individual Traffic Stops

Hosted by: Commerce City Police Department

1st Place                 Tucson PD              Mark Jimenez
2nd Place                ACSO                    Chase Piker
3rd Place                 Tucson PD              Jimmy Rizzi
4th Place                 ACSO                    Dan Raddell
5th Place                 Larimer County SO Mike Gurwin

Night Time Tactical

Hosted by: Adams County Sheriff's Office

Teams were challenged to develop and implement a response to a tactical situation. Teams were given a scenario and asked to spend a few minutes to prepare a response. Teams were judged on basic officer safety, teamwork, and communication and planning.

The tactical exercise is not part of the team competitions, so each post could field as many teams as they desired. Teams consisted of 5 to 10 members from one post or combined posts. This exercise involved live fire situations with the use of Airsoft pistols and shields. All equipment was supplied.

This event was an exhibition event with no medals awarded in 2008.