Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The Camarillo Police Explorers Post #2932, has teamed with the White House to become a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. Established in 2003, the award was created by President George W. Bush to give presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who meet requirements for volunteer service.

The Camarillo Explorer Post is extremely proud to recognize 5 members who have achieved the Presidential Volunteer Gold Service Award, the highest level obtainable. Explorers Andrew Behan, Armand Castanon, Hannah Wallin, Ian Agar, and Taylor Soares have volunteered over 250 hours each during 2008. These 5 members will receive a special Presidential Gold lapel pin, a Letter of Recognition from the President and a certificate to further acknowledge this accomplishment. Members with lesser hours were respectfully recognized with silver or bronze pins, and were also awarded certificates and letters of recognition. The Explorers were acknowledged, and the awards were presented at the April 7th meeting held at the Camarillo Police Station.

The Camarillo Police Exploring program is made possible by the Boy Scouts of America and provides the opportunity for young adults to build good character, promote good citizenship, and develop personal and mental fitness. The intent of the Law Enforcement Explorer program is to educate and involve youth in police operations, to capture their interest in law enforcement functions, and establish awareness of the complexities of police service.

If you are interested in becoming a part of a group of dynamic young adults, and you are 14 – 20 years old, can maintain a 2.0 grade average, and a have a strong sense of ethical values, please call Camarillo Police Department’s Community Resource Officer, Todd Eskridge, at 388-5129.