Santa Monica Police Explorer
Explorer Program
06.2023
- Held a leadership position for 2 years in the Santa Monica Police Explorer Program.
- Trained recruits for graduation from the South Bay Regional Explorer Academy by teaching law enforcement basics, teamwork, and discipline.
- Led scenario-based exercises, including traffic stop simulations, and guided recruits through high-stress situations to improve performance.
- Promoted communication and collaboration by resolving group tensions and encouraging peer support during training exercises.
- Shared personal experiences to reduce anxiety and teach strategies to avoid tunnel vision in real-world policing scenarios.
- Provided individual support during meetings, answering questions and helping recruits complete their weekly notebook assignments.
- Reinforced a leadership style rooted in empathy, patience, and approachability to help recruits grow in confidence and professionalism.
