Established in 1989 at the CHP Santa Rosa Area Office, the Explorer program has introduced young men and women to the California Highway Patrol and the field of law enforcement. Over the past two decades young men and women have received training, participated in ride alongs, assisted at community outreach events, and competed in various Explorer Competitions. This experience has not only prepared them for a career in law enforcement but also instilled the values of leadership, responsibility, and team work.
Past members of the Santa Rosa Area Explorer Post have gone on to careers with the CHP, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the United States Department of Customs and Border Patrol, as well as various local police departments and sheriffs' offices. The Santa Rosa Area currently has one sergeant and six officers who are former CHP Explorers. The goal of the Santa Rosa Area Explorer Post is to mold good citizens and qualified applicants for the CHP Academy.
The Santa Rosa Area Explorer Post is always seeking motivated applicants for the program. For further information, please contact the CHP Santa Rosa Area Office at (707) 588-1400 or stop by the office at 6100 Labath Avenue in Rohnert Park during business hours and ask to speak with an Explorer Advisor.
