LE Explorer Post Advisors Assoc. of Colo

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Team Competitions:

High Risk Traffic Stops

Hosted by the Lakewood Police Department

Explorers conducted a high risk vehicle stop on a vehicle whose occupants are believed to have been involved in a violent crime. There were one or more subjects in the vehicle. Explorers were expected to remove all subjects from the vehicle and ensure the vehicle is safe, using appropriate techniques for both.

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

5th Place         Team A15
Corey Morgan                  Colorado Springs PD
Jesse Kovinchick             Arvada PD
Frank Salgado                 Orange County SO
Kelly Wilhelm                  Loveland PD

4th Place          Team A4
Diana Martel                    Commerce City PD
Hector Alvarez                 Denver PD
Tyler Fechner                   Arapahoe County SO
Brian Hirst                       Orange County SO

3rd Place           Team A12
Melissa Gorfu                  Orange County SO
Chris Kuntz                      Larimer County SO
Nick Littlefield                 Loveland PD
Rafael Castro                   Dallas PD – NW

2nd Place          Team A18
Allison Kiefer                   Ft. Collins PD
Jesse Vidal                      Denver PD
Mark Hecker                    Larimer County SO
Arturo Bustamonte          South Tuscon PD

1st Place           Team B3
Laci Johnson                   Irving PD
Ryan Booco                     Denver PD
Andrew Heaton               Arapahoe County SO
Nicolas Schieferecke      Adams County SO

Cell Search

Hosted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Explorers were assigned to search an inmate’s cell in a jail environment. Explorers were expected to conduct a thorough search and identify contraband.

The judges will be grading on the following:
* Search techniques * Identification of Contraband * Officer Safety * Team work * Communication

5th Place          Team B13
Colby Pappel                   Parker PD
Ashly Benavides              Ft. Collins PD
Rueben Garduno              Denver PD
Joseph Felix                    South Tucson PD

4th Place          Team B12
Amanda Wood                 Loveland PD
David Lamparter              Sedona PD
Fernando Caballero         Irving PD
Evan Brush                      Larimer County SO

3rd Place           Team A12
Melissa Gorfu                  Orange County SO
Chris Kuntz                      Larimer County SO
Nick Littlefield                 Loveland PD
Rafael Castro                   Dallas PD – NW

2nd Place          Team B9
William Booker                Commerce City
Joshua Gaines                 Jefferson County SO
David Marquez                 Douglas County SO
Miguel Olvera                  Dallas PD

1st Place           Team B17
Amanda Sebec                 Loveland PD
Bryce Nielsen                  Tucson PD
Logan Noel                      Colorado Springs PD
Christian Castillo             Douglas County SO

Crime Scene Investigation

Hosted by the Gunnison Police Department

Explorers responded to a crime scene. The explorers were expected to process the crime scene for a follow-up investigation and to carry the investigation as far as possible within the crime scene in the time allowed.

The explorers were responsible for:
·         Crime scene safety
·         Securing the crime scene
·         Photographs and logs
·         Measurements and diagram
·         Teamwork
·         Evidence identification and log
·         Knowledge of triangulation
·         Basic process of the crime scene

5th Place          Team A14
Nicholas Occhipinti                  Denver PD
Seth Giorganni                        Sedona PD
Anthony Guzman                     Commerce City
Rachael Bundy                         Longmont PD

4th Place          Team B1
Cassandra Blanchard              Arvada PD
Alberto Covarrubias                Tucson PD
Joshua Meyers                         Douglas County SO
John Leahy                              Orange County SO

3rd Place           Team B2
Simona Popescu                     Orange County SO
Andrew Davidson                    Denver PD
Armando Trujillo                     Loveland PD
Jesse Prado                             Dallas PD – NW

2nd Place          Team A17
Brandon Abeyta                      Denver PD
Brent Hoffman                         Colorado Springs PD
Ethan Lane                              Loveland PD
Edgar Trujillo                          Dallas PD – NW

1st Place           Team B11
Mike Lohman                          Douglas County SO
Johnathan Rosenburg             Loveland PD
Lex Ogan                                Orange County SO
Cody Archibeque                    Irving PD

Officer Rescue

Hosted by the Adams County Sheriff's Office

Explorers were expected to rescue a wounded officer from a threatened area. This was a tactical event.

The judges graded on the following:
* Tactical execution of the rescue * Use of tactical equipment * Officer Safety * Team work * Communication

5th Place          Team A1
Jeffrey Jarvis                   Tucson PD
Kyle Micedi                      Ft. Collins PD
Savana Santos                 Colorado Springs PD
Ryan Lepik                       Arapahoe SO

4th Place          Team A15
Nicole Foote                    Loveland PD
Corey Morgan                  Colorado Springs PD
Jesse Kovinchick             Arvada PD
Frank Salgado                 Orange County SO

3rd Place           Team B13
Ashley Benavidas            Ft. Collins PD
Rueben Garduno             Denver PD
Colby Pappel                   Parker PD
Joseph Felix                    South Tucson PD

2nd Place          Team B18
Mark Hecker                    Larimer County SO
Allison Keifer                   Ft. Collins PD
Jesse Videl                      Denver PD
Arturo Bustamonte          South Tucson PD

1st Place           Team B20
Anthony Magnes             Adams County SO
Ross Copland                  Douglas County SO
Bryan Hoffman                Jefferson County SO
Pete Diehl                       Longmont PD

Suspicious Incident

Hosted by the Denver and Brighton Police Departments

Explorers were dispatched to a 911 hang-up. Upon arrival they discovered the apartment door had been forced open. Explorers were expected to conduct a tactical search of the apartment, identify a suspect and a victim, take the suspect into custody, rescue the victim and complete a preliminary investigation, identifying the crimes which were occurring inside.

Explorers were judged on:
·         Officer safety
·         Communication with complainant, victim, witnesses and suspects (if necessary)
·         Tactical choices and execution (if necessary)
·         Arresting/detaining, controlling, and securing subject(s) (if necessary)
·         Team communication, spirit, and enthusiasm
·         Preparedness, including equipment

5th Place          Team A9
Parker Burgess               Lakewood PD
Anthony Bertetto             Loveland PD
Jimmy Rizzi                     Tucson PD
Mayra Cruz                      Dallas PD

4th Place          Team B14
Matt Yarberry                   Larimer County SO
Ben Gurwin                      Arapahoe County SO
Adam Maez-Martinez       Lakewood PD
Caring Alvarez                 Denver PD

3rd Place           Team B16
Claire Yakabe                 Douglas County SO
Nicholas Hudson             Arvada PD
Lance Voss                     Dallas PD
Aaron Meeds                  Sedona PD

2nd Place          Team A18
Allison Kiefer                  Ft. Collins PD
Mark Hecker                    Larimer County SO
Jesse Vidal                     Denver PD
Arturo Bustamonte          Denver PD

1st Place           Team B13
Colby Pappel                   Parker PD
Ashley Benavides            Ft.Collins PD
Rueben Garduno             Denver PD
Joseph Felix                    South Tucson PD

Hostage Negotiation

Hosted by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Responding officers report that an unknown subject or subjects appear to be barricaded, it is unknown if there are any hostages.  Explorers must respond to the command post, set up, and take all appropriate actions in the role of hostage negotiations.

The judges will be grading on the following:
* Communication with the hostage taker (this will involve active listening)                        * Communication with teammates                                                                               * Information gathered during the scenario                                                                    * Safe surrender of hostages

5th Place          Team A5
Clara Diaz                       South Tucson
Thomas Major                 Jefferson County SO
Patrick Lamb                   Douglas County SO
Colton Friar                     Loveland PD

4th Place          Team B13
Ruben Garuno                 Denver PD
Colby Pappel                   Parker PD
Joseph Felix                    South Tucson
Ashley Benavides            Fort Collins PD

3rd Place           Team B16
Claire Yakabe                  Douglas County SO
Aaron Meeks                    Sedona PD
Nicholas Hudson             Arvada PD
Lance Voss                      Dallas PD – NW

2nd Place          Team B6
Janet Ovalle                    Dallas PD – NW
Ryan Pfiffer                     Larimer County SO
Sean Hutchison               Douglas County SO

1st Place           Team A16
Karina Luna                   Dallas PD – NW
Mike Gurwin                   Larimer County SO
Dylan Nieto                     Douglas County SO                                             Jonathan Hathorn           Irving PD

Elective Competitions:

Obstical Course

Hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Participants were required to do push ups, sit-ups, sprint, and carry a heavy door ram, all while wearing a tactical vest and helmet. This event took place at an altitude of 7,700 feet above sea level! Time scores are in minutes : seconds : hundredths of a second.

Female Winners:

5th Place          Time 1:00:14
Nicole Foote            Loveland PD

4th Place          Time 1:00:16
Savanah Santos       Colorado Springs PD

3rd Place           Time 55:31
Amanda Wood         Loveland PD

2nd Place          Time 53:19
Claire Yakabe          Douglas County SO

1st Place           Time 52:38
Amanda Sarec          Loveland PD

Male Winners:

5th Place          Time 45:14
Tyler Patterson        Ft. Collins

4th Place          Time 44:13
Eric Williams           Lakewood PD

3rd Place           Time 42:69
Kendall Brown         Parker PD

2nd Place          Time 42:07
Jesse Vidal              Denver PD

1st Place           Time 41:99
Mark Satari              Arvada PD

Suspicious Traffic Stop

Hosted by the Commerce City Police Department

Explorers participated in a simulated stop of a suspicious vehicle. The explorers were expected to carry out a field investigation regarding the suspicious vehicle and identify any law violations.

The judges graded on the following:
* Field Investigation Techniques * Communication with the Suspect(s) and Witness(es) as necessary * Officer Safety * Team Work * Communication

No photo on file. If you have a photo of this event, please e-mail it to historian@leepaac.com.

5th Place
Rubin Gardino                         Denver PD

4th Place
Jonathan Hawthorne               Irving PD

3rd Place
Mark Hecker                            Larimer County SO

2nd Place
Troy Brienzo                            Parker PD

1st Place
Matt Yarberry                          Larimer County SO

Social Events:

Dance

Mock Casino

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.