(252) South Sacramento

The South Sacramento Area Explorer Post 252 was established in May 2002 with 10 Explorers, and we currently have 23 active Explorers serving within our post. Since its inception, Explorer Post 252 has had the proud distinction of seeing 18 of its members graduate from the CHP Academy, all of whom are still serving as officers with one of the most prestigious and well-respected law enforcement agencies in the world - the California Highway Patrol. Our Explorers are given many opportunities to participate in tactical training sessions, ride with patrol officers, participate in community events, and attend Explorer competitions. Along the way, our Explorers are completely welcomed into the CHP family as they learn the tenets of "CHP PRIDE": Courage - Honesty - Professionalism - Principles - Respect - Integrity - Dedication - Esprit de corps! The South Sacramento Area Explorer Post 252 is continuously seeking motivated applicants for the program. For further information, please send an email inquiry to 252Explorer@chp.ca.gov. You can also contact the CHP South Sacramento Area Office at (916) 681-2300, or come to the office at 6 Massie Court in Sacramento during business hours and ask to speak with an Explorer Advisor.

2020 1st Quarter

Explorers participated in several community and fundraising events this quarter, including the M.L.K. Day Walk-A-Mile event and the Pebble Beach ATT Pro Am golf tournament in Monterey. Explorers competed in an Explorer competition hosted by the Stockton CHP Explorer Post, earning first place finishes in the Probation Search scenario and the Men’s Obstacle Course.
Explorers continued their weekly meetings and training, focusing on vehicle code violations, the phonetic alphabet, aural brevity codes, traffic control, conducting searches, and more. In addition, Explorers practiced training scenarios such as basic traffic stops, DUI stops, probation searches, and use of force. During one meeting, a new CHP officer (and former South Sacramento Area Explorer) shared her recent experiences as a new officer and her time at the CHP Academy. An Explorer Lieutenant was promoted to Captain and is currently in the background process hoping to become a CHP cadet very soon. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Explorer Post meetings and training were suspended; however, Explorers are still studying on their own and doing workouts.

2019 1st Quarter

Explorers participated in several community and fundraising events this quarter. These included fundraising at Sacramento Kings games at Golden 1 Center, and the Pebble Beach for ATT Pro Am golf tournament in Monterey. Explorers participated in training exercises and scenarios. These included attending Level 1 training at Valley Division, drill and formations, basic stop and suspicious person scenarios, officer safety scenarios, and attending presentations in Domestic Violence, CSI, and Victimology. Explorers also participated in PMA and vehicle search training, and discussed and practiced gun control and muzzle awareness. Explorers also assisted with DRE Certs at the Area office, assisted with Cadet scenarios and PAT testing at the CHP Academy, and attended a presentation from Air Force Recruiters at the Area office. Four Explorers were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Three Explorers and three civilian advisors are currently participating in the CHP hiring process.

2019 2nd Quarter

Explorers competed at 2019 State Capital Explorer Competition. Explorers participated in Sacramento Kings games fundraising, and fundraising at Pebble Beach for the US Open Golf Tournament. Explorers assisted with Cadet scenarios and Physical Agility Testing for CHP applicants at the CHP Academy. Explorers prepared for scenarios at the Area office and practiced basic stop, officer safety, DUI FST's, PMA, vehicle search, felony stops, and active shooter. Explorers held PT workouts at end of meetings. Explorers held a Domestic Violence presentation and practiced DV scenarios. Explorers held CSI and Victimology presentations and practiced associated scenarios. Five Explorers are participating in the CHP or allied agency hiring process.

2019 3rd Quarter

Explorers assisted with Cadet scenarios and PAT testing at the CHP Academy, and attended various ‘National Night Out’ events in the Sacramento region. Explorers prepared for training scenarios at the Area office by practicing DUI, FST's, PMA, domestic violence, vehicle search, basic stop, felony stops, and active shooter. Explorers held PT workouts at the end of their meetings. Four Explorers are participating in the CHP or allied agency hiring process. One Explorer who recently separated from the Post is currently training to become a CHP Officer at the CHP Academy.

2019 4th Quarter

Explorers competed in the Central Coast Law Enforcement Explorer Competition, and received 5 individual scenario awards in addition to an overall 3rd place award. Explorers assisted with CHiPs for Kids during the holiday season. Explorers assembled bikes during Valley Division bike-build, and received, sorted and distributed toys to local charitable organizations. Explorers prepared for training scenarios at the Area office by practicing DUI, FST's, PMA, domestic violence, vehicle search, basic stops, and felony stops. Two Explorers are participating in the CHP or allied agency hiring process.