LASD Explorers

*** Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program ***

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The Deputy Explorer Program is designed to help participants develop leadership skills, responsibility, confidence, and compassion while serving as volunteers in their community. The program also provides hands-on exposure to law enforcement careers and training.

The Explorer Academy will be held every Saturday for 18 weeks, running from February 7 through June 6, 2026. Academy sessions will take place at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

Application Pickup Location:
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
26201 Golden Valley Road
Santa Clarita, CA

Application Deadline: January 22, 2026

For questions about the program, Detective Camberos may be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 661-287-5613.

Good morning,

This week’s newsletter is out.

Featured topics include: Sheriff Villanueva’s approach in helping the homeless community, Deputies save a suicidal man, Sheriff Villanueva joins LA city councilman Joe Busciano in a ceremony in Watts, LASD-SEB introduces the Fire Cat, and the success story of a once homeless man.

Newsletter link: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/2e5290f

“As the Sheriff of the County of Los Angeles, it is important to me to be involved within the community to make a difference.”

-Sheriff Villanueva-