Past Conferences
July 10 - 15, 2011
Western State College, Gunnison Colorado
The 2011 Conference video will be disemminated to agencies who attended in the near future. We also hope to make the video downloadable from this website. Please watch this space for further development.
Click here to download the 2011 Conference Guidebook.
What Was New in 2011
As LEEPAAC continues to seek ways to refine and renew our conference, we adapted a new methodoligy for the competitions this year.
By holding the individual competitions on a fixed schedule during the daytime, we were able to offer the opportunity to compete in individual competitions to all attending explorers.
By dispatching explorers to their competitions by radio, we were able to make the competitions more realistic, reduce down time between competitions and maintain a more efficient competition schedule.
Participating Agencies
Adams County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)
Arvada Police Department (Colorado)
Brighton Police Department (Colorado)
Commerce City Police Department (Colorado)
Denver Police Department (Colorado)
Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)
Lakewood Police Department (Colorado)
Larimer County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)
Longmont Police Department (Colorado)
Loveland Police Department (Colorado)
Natrona County Sheriff's Office (Wyoming)
Orange County Sheriff's Office (California)
Oro Valley Police Department (Arizona)
Parker Police Department (Colorado)
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)
South Tucson Police Department (Arizona)
Tucson Police Department (Arizona)
Weld County Sheriff's Office (Colorado)
Team Compititions in 2011
High Risk Entry
Hosted by the Lakewood Police Department
First Place - Team B3
Brian Aluise - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Andrew Michalski - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Taylor Dean - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Kara McGrath - Pueblo county Sheriff's Office
Second Place - Team A12
Robert May - Lakewood Police Department
Brandon Sykes - Loveland Police Department
Lindsey Owens - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Mark Cromey - Tucson Police Department
Third Place - Team A11
Albert Barcena - Arvada Police Department
Demetria Valentin - Lakewood Police Department
Erick Hernandez - Loveland Police Department
Jacob Wiggs - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Fourth Place - Team B13
Erika Paskey - Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Shawn Tabor - Loveland Police Department
Derek Smith - Oro Valley Police Department
joseph Felix - South Tucson Police Department
Fifth Place - Team A23
Cory Brown - Brighton Police Department
Travis Derington - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Joshua Wiggs - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Delaney Geraths - Parker Police Department
Crime Scene Investigation
Hosted by the Loveland Police Department
First Place - Team A2
John McAndrews - Lakewood Police Department
Christian Shilling - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Amanda Wood - Loveland Police Department
Mariaelena Bobadilla - South Tucson Police Department
Second Place - Team B11
Logan Buckner - Arvada Police Department
Josiah Burk - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Christopher Gross - Loveland Police Department
Cynthia Flores - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Team B14
Isabel Medrano - Adams County Sheriff's Office
Andrew Heaton - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Clint Zimmerie - Natrona County Sheriff's Office
Troy Brienzo - Parker Police Department
Fourth Place - Team A8
Nathan Miller - Denver Police Department
Dylan Nieto - Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Ghosthawk Olguin - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Sarah Green - Tucson Police Department
Fifth Place - Team B4
Cassie Blanchard - Aravada Police Department
Emily Yarberry - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Matthew Overmyer - Orange County Sheriff's Office
High Risk Traffic Stops
Hosted by the Longmont Police Department
First Place - Team A15
Sophia Christopherson - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Anthony Beretto - Loveland Police Department
Sam West - Natrona County Sheriff's Office
Kyle Maddox - Parker Police Department
Second Place - Team B20
Trevor Woods - Longmont Police Department
Susana Murguia - Oro Valley Police Department
Tyler Schmidt - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Vincent Rizzi - Tucson Police Department
Third Place - Team B1
Brendan Solano - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Anna Chamberlain - Loveland Police Department
Austin Sanchez - Oro Valley Police Department
Jessica Torres - South Tucson Police Department
Fourth Place - Team B13
Erika Paskey - Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Shawn Tabor - Loveland Police Department
Derek Smith - Oro Valley Police Department
Joseph Felix - South Tucson Police Department
Fifth Place - Team B21
Peter Kullman - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Colton Frair - Loveland Police Department
Allen Abbott - Natrona County Sheriff's Office
Gabrielle Copeland - Oro Valley Police Department
Interview & Interrogation
Hosted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
First Place - Team B3
Brian Aluise - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Andrew Michalski - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Taylor Dean - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Kara McGrath - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Second Place - Team B9
Kristina Tinajero - Denver Police Department
Jacob Martin - Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Charlie Marquis - Lakewood Police Department
Jordan Mantei - Peublo County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Team B20
Trevor Woods - Longmont Police Department
Susana Murguia - Oro Valley Police Department
Tyler Schmidt - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Vincent Rizzi - Tucson Police Department
Fourth Place - Team B14
Isabel Medrano - Adams County Sheriff's Office
Andrew Heaton - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Clint Zimmerle - Natrona County Sheriff's Office
Troy Brienzo - Parker Police Department
Fifth Place - Team A5
Alena Lopez - Arvada Police Department
Sean Fahey - Lakewood Police Department
Dylan Frazier - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Rachel Bundy - Longmont Police Department
Prisoner Processing
Hosted by the Adams County Sheriff's Office
First Place - Team B15
Anthony Magness - Adams County Sheriff's Office
Marisol Gomez - Brighton Police Department
Jonathan Fisher - Oro Valley Police Department
Juan Yanez - South Tucson Police Department
Second Place - Team B6
Nick Schieferecke - Adams County Sheriff's Office
Matthew Garrow - Denver Police Department
Matt Allen - Parker Police Department
Michala Ammeter - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Team B14
Isabel Medrano - Adams County Sheriff's Office
Andrew Heaton - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Clint Zimmerie - Natrona County Sheriff's Office
Troy Briezo - Parker Police Department
Fourth Place - Team A13
David Abeyta - Denver Police Department
Rachel Witt - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Lane Fahrenbruch - Loveland Police Department
Michael Cotugno - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Fifth Place - Team A11
Albert Barcena - Arvada Police Department
Demetria Valentin - Lakewood Police Department
Erick Hernandez - Loveland Police Department
Jacob Wiggs - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Hold-Up Alarm
Hosted by the Denver Police Department
First Place - Team B6
Matthew Garrow - Denver Police Department
Michael Ammeter - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Matt Allen - Parker Police Department
Nick Schieferecke - Adams County Sheriff's Office
Second Place - Team B9
Kristina Tinajero - Denver Police Department
Charlie Marquis - Lakewood Police Department
Jordon Mantet - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Jacob Martin - Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Team A12
Mark Cromley - Tucson Police Department
Robert May - Lakewood Police Department
Brandon Sykes - Loveland Police Department
Lindsey Owens - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Fourth Place - Team A6
Harrison Sanchez-Patraquin - Denver Police Department
Issac Priest - Adams County Sheriff's Office
Jose Caudillo - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Alexa Earle - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Fifth Place - Team A13
Lane Fanrenbruch - Loveland Police Department
Rachel Witt - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
David Abeyta - Denver Police Department
Michael Cotugno - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Individual Competitions in 2011:
DUI Roadside Examinations
Hosted by the Natrona County Sheriff's Office
First Place - Rachel Bundy - Longmont Police Department
Second Place - Rachel Witt - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Michael Moravec - Denver Police Department
Fourth Place - Robby Graham - Arvada Police Department
Fifth Place - Armando Trujillo - Loveland Police Department
Unknown Problem
Hosted by the Commerce City Police Department
First Place - Andrew Heaton - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Second Place - Mark Cromey - Tucson Police Department
Third Place - Patrick Warren - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Fourth Place - Rachel Witt - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Fifth Place - Rachel Bundy - Longmont Police Department
Traffic Stop
Hosted by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
First Place - Spencer Sedbrook - Lakewood Police Department
Second Place - Steffen Hileman - Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Chris Thomas - Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Fourth Place - Rachel Bundy - Longmont Police Department
Fifth Place - Evan Hotchkin - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Custody & Control
Hosted by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office
First Place - Matthew Overmeier - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Second Place - Anthony Serna - Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Axel Angel - Oro Valley Police Department
Fourth Place - Jeremy Albright - Denver Police Department
Fifth Place - Spencer Sedbrook - Lakewood Police Department
Pedestrian Contacts
Hosted by the Brighton Police Department
First Place - Kyle Maddox - Parker Police Department
Second Place - Andrew Heaton - Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Third Place - Jesse Humphrey- Loveland Police Department
Fourth Place - Cody Duddridge - Orange County Sheriff's Office
Fifth Place - Sam Warne - Brighton Police Department
Obstacle Course
Hosted by teh Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
First Place - Female (1:15)
Savanna Burtnett - Loveland Police Department
First Place - Male (0:57)
Charlie Marquis - Lakewood Police Department
Second Place - Female (1:19)
Jaci Coleman - Loveland Police Department
Second Place - Male (0:59)
Steffen Hileman - Commerce City Police Department
Third Place - Female (1:28)
Demetria Valentin - Lakewood Police Department
Third Place - Male (1:03:44)
William Booker - Commerce City Police Department
Fourth Place - Female (1:29)
Marisa Lopez-Fink - Loveland Police Department
Fourth Place - Male (1:03:81)
Jose Padilla - Denver Police Department
Fifth Place - Female (1:35)
Maraielena Bobadilla - South Tucson Police Department
Fifth Place - Male (1:04)
Jose Garcia - Commerce City Police Department
Social Events
Campus Wide Games
Explorers participated in a series of game-show style challanges based loosely on the "Minute to Win it" game show.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
Mock Casino
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
Dance
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.2010 Regional Explorer Conference
July 11 - 16, 2010
Western State College, Gunnison Colorado
The 2010 Conference video was disemminated to agencies who attended. We also hope to make the video downloadable from this website. Please watch this space for further development.
Click here to download the 2010 Conference Guidebook.
What Was New In 2010
This year we instituted a new method of handling team competitions. Explorers were not told what the team competitions were going to be until they had started the competition. At that time they received the equivalent of dispatch information and had to determine the correct tactics/procedures to handle the situation.
Team Competitions in 2010
Crime Scene Investigation
Hosted by the Loveland 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.
5th Place Team B11
Colton Armnspiger Jefferson County SO
Even Brush Larimer County SO
Taylor Jones Irving PD
Jocelyn Mora South Tucson PD
4th Place Team B14
Thomas Fisher Sterling PD
Brandon Kammerer Denver PD
Colton Sanders Larimer County SO
Trevor Woods Longmont PD
3rd Place Team B17
Anthony Bertetto Loveland PD
Sara Dear Orange County SO
Joshua Gaines Jefferson County SO
Nick Kammer Irving PD
2nd Place Team B18
Kasandra Blanchard Arvada PD
Kory Demille Orange County SO
Colton Frir Loveland PD
Ryan Pfeiffer Larimer County SO
1st Place Team A22
Nicole Foot Loveland PD
Armondo Gonzales Orange County SO
Lauren Leedom Pueblo County SO
Aiden Shef Oro Valley
High Risk Traffic Stop
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.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
5th Place Team B13
William Booker Commerce City
Josh Carrol Larimer County SO
Brittany Diehl Longmont PD
Jimmy Rizzi Tucson PD
4th Place Team A11
Jeff Aleman Arapahoe County SO
Andrew Michalski Jefferson County SO
Danny Sharp Oro Valley
Kelsey Solice Irving PD
3rd Place Team B7
Ross Copland Douglas County SO
Charlie Marquis Lakewood PD
Denise Moberg Larimer County SO
Patrick Smith Aurora PD
2nd Place Team A20
Ethan Beckton Natrona County SO
Casey Benish Weld County SO
Ruben Guardino Denver PD
Cheyenne Sanchez Oro Valley
1st Place Team B9
Mike Gonzales Brighton PD
Conner Kaloi Irving PD
Kellen Kramer Orange County
Patrick Warren Adams County SO
Continuing Investigation
Hosted by the Adams County Sheriff's Office and the Denver Police Department.
Teams were provided with documents related to a simulated recent homicide. Teams were expected to conduct a follow-up investigation on the homicide, including suspect interviews and develope a suspect. Teams were expected to obtain a search or arrest warrant for the suspect. After executing the warrant (which was judged seperately as the High Risk Entry competition), explorers were expected to obtain additional evidence and complete a case filing for prosecution.
5th Place: Team B11
Colton Arnspiger Jefferson County SO
Evan Brush Larimer County SO
Taylor Jones Irving PD
Mora Jocelyn South Tucson PD
4th Place: Team B03
Cheradee Castillo Commerce City PD
John McAndrews Lakewood PD
Yomira Toyos South Tucson PD
Zachary Schieferecke Adams County SO
3rd Place: Team B10
Axel Angel Oro Valley PD
Tim Knox Arapahoe County SO
Mario Macias Brighton PD
Cameron Walter Jefferson County SO
2nd Place: Team B13
William Booker Commerce City PD
Josh Carroll Larimer County SO
Jimmy Rizzi Tucson PD
Brittany Dihl Longmont PD
1st Place: Team B15
Allen Abbott Natrona County SO
Andrew Heaton Arapahoe County SO
Harrison Sanchez-Patraquin Denver PD
Matt Oreskey Loveland PD
High Risk Entry
Hosted by the Adams County Sheriff's Office and the Denver 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.
This competition was incorporated into the story-line for the Continuing Investigation competition, but was judged seperately.
5th Place: Team A02
Kelsey Walker Sterling PD
Serna Anthony Pueblo County SO
Dylan Ketterling Denver PD
Anthony Magness Adams County SO
4th Place Team A01
Jimmy Botsonis Parker PD
Nicole Bozas Denver PD
Bryce Neilsen Tucson PD
Seth Young Pueblo County SO
3rd Place Team B03
Cheradee Castillo Commerce City PD
John McAndrews Lakewood PD
Yomira Toyos South Tucson PD
Zachary Schieferecke Adams County SO
2nd Place Team A20
Ethan Becton Natrona County SO
Rueban Garduno Denver PD
Cheyanne Sanchez Oro Valley PD
Kasey Benish Weld County SO
1st Place Team A03
Jesse Humphrey Adams County SO
Ben Gurwin Arapahoe County SO
Nathan Federico Tucson PD
Bradey Davenport Pueblo County SO
Incident Command System
Explorers were expected to employ the nationally recognized Incident Command System model while acting as the local agency upper command in a table-top simulated disaster.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
5th Place Team A15
Hector Alverez Denver PD
Anna Chamberline Loveland PD
Brandon Victory Arapahoe County SO
Danielle Walling Natrona County SO
4th Place Team B19
Gavin Bufford Loveland PD
Andrew Delgadillo Natrona SO
Matthew O’Brien Orange County SO
Derek Smith Oro Valley PD
3rd Place Team B4
Karina Alverez Denver PD
Rovert Cosgrove Douglas County SO
Jose Miranda South Tucson
Spenser Sedbrook Lakewood PD
2nd Place Team B17
Anthony Bertetto Loveland PD
Sara Dear Orange County SO
Joshua Gaines Jefferson County SO
Nick Kammer Irving PD
1st Place Team B10
Axel Angel Oro Valley PD
Tim Knox Arapahoe County SO
Mario Macias Brigthon PD
Cameron Wolter Jefferson County SO
Traffic Accident Investigation
Hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Explorers were expected to conduct an on-scene investigation of a traffic accident, including scene management, witness managament and completing a traffic accident report.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
5th Place Team A7
Christian Castillo Douglas County SO
Mike Gurwin Larimer County SO
Kimberly Le Orange County SO
Victoria Rodregez Lakewood PD
4th Place Team B2
Mark Garfari Arvada PD
Micheal Minjarez Pueblo County SO
Nicholas Schieferecke Adams County SO
Corbin Shield Douglas County SO
3rd Place Team A15
Hector Alverez Denver PD
Anna Chamberline Loveland PD
Brandon Victory Arapahoe County SO
Danielle Walling Natrona County SO
2nd Place Team B17
Anthony Bertetto Loveland PD
Sara Dear Orange County SO
Joshua Gaines Jefferson County SO
Nick Kammer Irving PD
1st Place Team B18
Kasandra Blanchard Arvada PD
Kory Demille Orange County SO
Colton Frir Loveland PD
Ryan Pfeiffer Larimer County SO
Elective Competitions
DUI Investigation
Hosted by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
Explorers were expected to conduct an on-scene investigation of a driver suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, including road-side field sobriety examinations.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
5th Place
Mark Gafari Arvada PD
4th Place
Derek Smith Oro Valley PD
3rd Place
Bryce Nielsen Tucson PD
2nd Place
Mike Gerwin Larimer County SO
1st Place
Ryan Pfeifer Larimer County SO
Crisis Intervention
Explorers were expected to utilize Crisis Intervention Team verbal techniques to "talk down" a person in crisis.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
5th Place
Gavin Buffard Loveland PD
4th Place
Matt Oreskey Loveland PD
3rd Place
Melis Ibisevic Lakewood PD
2nd Place
Jose Garcia Commerce City
1st Place
Nicole Sweeny Jefferson County SO
Individual Traffic Stop
Explorers were expected to conduct a simulated traffic stop, including managing the driver/passenger(s) of the vehicle, investigate for and identify further criminal activities and gather evidence for prosecution.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
5th Place
Danny Sharp Oro Valley
4th Place
Domonic Rizzi Tucson PD
3rd Place
Stephen Hileman Commerce City
2nd Place
Dylan Frazer Larimer County SO
1st Place
Charlie Hart Orange County SO
Pedestrian Contact
Hosted by the Denver Police Department.
Explorers were expected to conduct a simulated contact of a suspicious pedestiran. The explorers were expected to manage the suspect, investigate for possible criminal activity and gather evidence for prosecution.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
5th Place
Mark Night and Cassandra Blanchard Arvada PD
4th Place
Jimmy Rizzi and Domonic Rizzi Tucson PD
3rd Place
Armando Trujillo and Amanda Wood Loveland PD
2nd Place
Aiden Shef and Axel Angel Oro Valley PD
1st Place
Danny Sharp and Derek Smith Oro Valley PD
Obstacle Course
Hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Participants were expected to complete a set of physical challenges on an obstacle course. The participants were scored by the length of time it took to complete all obstacles. This competition took place at 7,700 feet above sea level!
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
Obstacle Course Female Explorers:
5th Place
Clara Diaz South Tucson Time 52:62
4th Place
Rachel Witt Jefferson County SO Time 52:59
3rd Place
Amanda Wood Loveland PD Time 49:90
2nd Place Sophia Christopherson Larimer County SO Time 48:55
1st Place Brittany Diehl Longmont PD Time 45:87
Obstacle Course Male Explorers:
5th Place
Jose Garcia Commerce City PD Time 41:22
4th Place
William Booker Commerce City PD Time 41:16
3rd Place
Trevor Wood Longmont PD Time 40:92
2nd Place
Ricardo Lopez Orange County SO Time 37:61
1st Place Mark Gafari Arvada PD Time 35:08
Obstacle Course Female Advisor:
Stacey Stallings Longmont PD Time 54:28
Obstacle Course Male Advisor:
Mark Cooper Longmont PD Time 44:15
Beam Hit - Exhibition
Hosted by the Commerce City Police Department.
Explorers were expected to complete scenarios using the Beam Hit firearms simulator system.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
Night Time Tactical - Exhibition
Hosted by the Aurora Police Department
Explorers put together an ad-hoc team to conduct a tactical raid. This year the event involved a tubular assault of a school bus with both suspects and hostages inside. This event was not scored for competition purposes.
Special mention is awarded to the Natrona County Sheriff's Office for their unorthadox but effective approach to this challenge. As a result, the event organizers were forced to establish (for safety purposes) what is now known as "The Natrona Rule" which prohibited use of the bus roof during assaults.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
Social Events
Campus Wide Games
Explorers participated in a series of game-show style challanges based loosely on the "Minute to Win it" game show.
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
Mock Casino
If you have any photographs of this event, please e-mail them to historian@leepaac.com.
Dance
2009 Regional Explorer Conference
July 6 - 11, 2009
Western State College, Gunnison Colorado
The 2009 Conference video was disemminated to agencies who attended. We also hope to make the video downloadable from this website. Please watch this space for further development.
Click here to download the 2009 Conference Guidebook.
What Was New in 2009
2009 marked a new location for the Regional Explorer Conference at Western State College in beautiful Gunnison Colorado!
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 graded 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
Karina 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 graded 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)
* 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
2008 Regional Explorer Conference
June 27 through July 1, 2008
Regis University, Denver Colorado
The 2008 Conference video was disemminated to agencies who attended. We also hope to make the video downloadable from this website. Please watch this space for further development.
You can view the 2008 Conference Video at www.myspace.com/denverpoliceexplorers.
Click here to download the 2008 Conference Guidebook.
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 was 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.
2007 Regional Explorer Conference
July 15 through July 19, 2007
Regis University, Denver Colorado
The 2007 Conference video was disemminated to agencies who attended. We also hope to make the video downloadable from this website. Please watch this space for further development.
Click here to download the 2007 Conference Guidebook.
Team Competitions in 2007
High Risk Traffic Stop
Hosted by: Denver Police Department
Domestic Crisis
Hosted by:
Report Writing
Hosted by: Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Warrant/High Risk Entry
Hosted by: Aurora Police Department
Hostage Negotiations
Hosted by:
Individual Competitions in 2007
Crisis Intervention
Hosted by: Colorado Springs Police Department
Shoot Competition
Hosted by: Adams County Sheriff's Office
Night Time Tactical
Hosted by: Aurora Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office
2006 Regional Explorer Conference
June 11 through June 17, 2006
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Colorado
The 2006 Conference video was disemminated to agencies who attended. We also hope to make the video downloadable from this website. Please watch this space for further development.
Click here to download the 2006 Conference Guidebook.
Team Competitions in 2006
High Risk Traffic Stop
Hosted by: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Crime Scene Investigation
Hosted by: Ft. Collins Police Department
Domestic Crisis Intervention
Hosted by: Denver Police Department
Report Writing
Hosted by: Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Active Shooter in School
Hosted by: Colorado Springs Police Department
Building Searches
Hosted by: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Individual Competitions in 2006
Beam Hit
Hosted by: Chandler Police Department
Crisis Intervention
Hosted by: Colorado Springs Police Department
Physical Agility
Hosted by: Aurora Police Department
Shooting Competition
Hosted by: Colorado Springs Police Department
Night Time Tactical
Hosted by: Aurora Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office
