The Fillmore - Piru Police Explorer Post competed in the Chandler, Arizona Explorer Competition from January 14 thru January 16, 2011. They received 1st place in a difficult competition. Yes, that is first place! Needless to say, there are jealous teen explorers across 5 states that now know of FILLMORE-PIRU. They arrived in Arizona as an underdog, unknown and green. This is the Fillmore teen’s first time attending this National Western competition. The Fillmore-Piru,Teen Explorer post has only been active since April, 2010. There were 9 local teen explorers who attended, along with 3 Sheriff advisors.

They competed in several events and competed against 50 other posts from various states. They competed in the many group events that challenged their team skills. The following explorers attended the competition: Sergio Cornejo, Khristian Felix, Josefina Fernandez, Jessica Givan, Eddie Gutierrez, Tyler Hackworth, Brandon Pina, Michael Topete and Briana Vazquez. The following advisors attended: Deputy Gabriel Gonzales, Cadet Leanne Thompson and Deputy Leonardo Vazquez. Our kids could have not done it without these dedicated Fillmore Officers. The competition was a learning experience and the local explorers enjoyed it. They learned how to work together as a team. The community is very proud of the teen explorers, their achievement winning a “First Place” and we all look forward to their future work in organizing the 2011 Fillmore Fourth of July Car Show and Chili Cook Off. Courtesy of Fillmore Police Department.