Elmhurst Police Explorers Post 66

Elmhurst Police Explorers Post 66 Interested in a career in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice? Come check out the Elmhurst Police Ex

04/15/2026

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We hosted our annual Open House, featuring presentations from our team: Detective Jorgensen showcased drone operations, ...
10/23/2025

We hosted our annual Open House, featuring presentations from our team: Detective Jorgensen showcased drone operations, Sgt. Kefaloukos discussed his work as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), and Officer Kuper spoke about and displayed Tactical Patrol (TPO) gear.
Potential Explorers had the opportunity to meet both current members and alumni, hearing how former Explorers have gone on to build successful careers in fields ranging from information technology and social work to law enforcement. Guests enjoyed pizza, took part in a raffle, and connected with mentors. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the officers who participated and volunteered their time to make this event possible.

We are proud to announce the promotion of Explorer Sergeant Layla Hoskins to the rank of Lieutenant, and Explorer member...
10/08/2025

We are proud to announce the promotion of Explorer Sergeant Layla Hoskins to the rank of Lieutenant, and Explorer member Giselle Lucas to the rank of Sergeant.

Congratulations to Lieutenant Hoskins and Sergeant Lucas on this exciting next chapter in their leadership journey!

Please join us in congratulating the newest members of our explorer unit. Mira Novick and Edilson Diaz Cruz!

Join Us for Our Police Explorer Program Open House!We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House as we recruit ...
10/08/2025

Join Us for Our Police Explorer Program Open House!

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House as we recruit new members for our Police Explorer Program!

👥 Who: Students ages 14–21 (Parents are welcome to attend!)
🎯 What: Learn about exciting opportunities in law enforcement and community service.
🍕 Bonus: Enjoy some pizza while you connect and learn!

Come meet our dedicated team, including evidence technicians, negotiators, a SWAT member, a drone operator, and the police advisors who lead our Explorer Unit.

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and discover what it’s like to be part of the Explorer Program!

09/17/2025

Elmhurst PD is Hiring!

The Elmhurst Police Department is hiring both Entry Level and Lateral Transfer Police Officers so submit your application by October 24, 2025 to begin your next chapter!

Are you interested in a law enforcement career or are you a current police officer with at least two years of full-time law enforcement experience? Then know EPD is looking for you. Elmhurst is a vibrant DuPage County community that appreciates its public safety services.

Our police department offers entry level police hires a starting salary of $87,720 and lateral officers a starting salary up to $114,094 with excellent benefits and a deep list of career advancement opportunities at our full service agency.
Apply now at: https://www.applytoserve.com/

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to host a one-day Police Explorer Competition right here in Elmhurst. It ...
08/10/2025

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to host a one-day Police Explorer Competition right here in Elmhurst. It was an honor to welcome Explorer teams from Addison, Villa Park, Grundy County, Joliet, Elgin, and Sandwich. Each team brought a high level of professionalism and competitive spirit that truly elevated the event.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our neighboring police advisors who generously volunteered their time to serve as judges. We are also deeply appreciative of our Citizen Police Academy members and police explorers who stepped up to role-play during the scenarios, your efforts brought the scenarios to life and added value to the learning experience.

A special thank you to Sgt. Jarrette for conducting an incredible drone presentation, it was both informative and engaging, and our explorers walked away with a new appreciation for the technology and its role in modern policing.

Thanks to everyone’s collaboration and commitment, the event was a complete success. We look forward to future opportunities to train, compete, and grow together.

Talk about an awesome experience, our explorers got the chance to level up their skills at the ILYEA training held at Ju...
07/06/2025

Talk about an awesome experience, our explorers got the chance to level up their skills at the ILYEA training held at Judson University! An experience that was both challenging and rewarding. During this training, they engaged in realistic scenarios including felony traffic stops, domestic disturbances, and critical first aid, such as Stop the Bleed techniques. Through these exercises, they demonstrated impressive teamwork and problem-solving skills, building strong camaraderie and learning the importance of trust and communication in high-pressure situations.

Today, the learning continued with a tour of the Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center (ACDC). Our explorers were warmly welcomed by three veteran dispatchers, Deputy Director Eric Burmeister, Professional Standards Coordinator Abigail Medina, and Dispatcher Annie Leath. The team delivered an engaging presentation on the history of ACDC, sharing its humble beginnings at the Addison police department and its growth into the state-of-the-art communications center it is today.

Explorers got to see a live active assailant scenario and were blown away by how Annie handled it all by staying calm, focused, and juggling a ton at once. It really showed how dispatchers are the behind the scenes heroes, keeping things running smoothly and helping keep everyone safe.

Explorers have been going on ride alongs and getting a real, firsthand look at what police officers do every day. They’ve seen how calls come in, how officers respond, and how fast things can change.

One Explorer said, “It’s been a cool way to learn what the job is really like, not just from books or videos, but by actually being there.”

We’re proud of our explorers’ commitment to learning. We are grateful for the dedicated advisors and police officers who help shape our future leaders.

Today we swore -in our newest Explorer member, Christian. He has already shown great promise through his teamwork, commi...
06/16/2025

Today we swore -in our newest Explorer member, Christian. He has already shown great promise through his teamwork, commitment, and eagerness to learn, qualities we value deeply in our program.

We were also fortunate to tour the Great Lakes Naval Base, which offered an incredible opportunity to see firsthand the discipline and professionalism of our nation’s service members. A special highlight was our visit with the Navy Police Department K-9 Unit, where we witnessed the precision and bond between officers and their canine partners. We also explored the former Navy Special Warfare BUD/S training facility, a place that represents the highest levels of perseverance and dedication. Lastly, the Navy Museum provided powerful historical insight.

It was an inspiring day that left a lasting impression on both our advisors and Explorers, reinforcing the values of service, respect, and dedication that unite law enforcement and the military.

I am thrilled to share that our Explorers not only participated in this year’s annual Pet Parade, they helped lead it wi...
05/18/2025

I am thrilled to share that our Explorers not only participated in this year’s annual Pet Parade, they helped lead it with distinction. Our Explorer Honor Guard had the honor of leading the parade, setting the tone with professionalism and pride. Meanwhile, other Explorer members were a big hit as they handed out Frosty Paw ice cream cups to our four-legged friends along the route. In addition to the cool treats, Explorers also handed out stickers, glow bounce balls, and a whole lot more, bringing smiles to kids and families throughout the crowd.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Detective Valdez for extending the invitation and coordinating all the moving pieces that made the event such a success. It was a great day for the community, and an even greater day for the Explorers to shine.

Today marked a significant moment as we officially swore in two new explorers, Anna Pearlman and Aedan Simonjak to our e...
04/17/2025

Today marked a significant moment as we officially swore in two new explorers, Anna Pearlman and Aedan Simonjak to our explorer program.

Officers Gamperl and Velez led an informative and hands-on session on DUI enforcement, covering field sobriety tests and demonstrating the use of the portable breathalyzer. Their instruction was not only engaging but also a critical learning opportunity for our explorers.

We also discussed exciting upcoming summer events, department tours, and new volunteering opportunities all designed to provide positive experiences and deeper insight into law enforcement.

What stood out most today was the way our unit Sergeants interacted with the three potential explorers who attended the meeting. Each sergeant took the initiative to approach them, introduce themselves, and make them feel welcomed. That level of leadership and inclusivity is the foundation of everything we strive to teach in this program.,

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