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2015 Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Explorer Competition

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Event Dates: October 10 & 11, 2015

Event Location: Marana Aerospace Solutions

24641 E Pinal Air Park Road

Marana, AZ 85659

(Exit 232 off I-10)

Hosted by Explorer Post 181 Advisor Association

Website: www.explorerpost181.org

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: facebook.com/explorerpost181

Instagram: @explorerpost181

Twitter: @explorerpost181

Office: 520-514-4728

Cell: 520-870-0742

Information Enclosed:

Event Overview

Competition Rules and Fees

General Information

Competition Schedule

Event Descriptions

Registration Form

Lodging Worksheet

Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement (for each

registered Explorer to be submitted during check-in)

Medical Treatment Permission Form and Media release (for each

registered Explorer to be submitted during check-in)

Directions to Marana Aerospace Solutions

http://www.explorerpost181.org/

mailto:[email protected]


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OVERVIEW

The annual Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Explorer Competition will be held on October 10 & 11, 2015 at Marana Aerospace Solutions located in Marana, AZ northwest of Tucson. Marana Aerospace Solutions is conveniently located just off Interstate 10 making for easy access from any direction. (Please refer to attached directions)

Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Explorer Competition (S.A.L.E.E.C.) is designed to be very demanding on the physical and mental capabilities of each Explorer. Events are designed to test the strengths and limitations of a person's intelligence, personality, demeanor, professionalism, and physical abilities, as well as dedication and conviction to the Explorer Program. Explorers are given the opportunity to test their skills in real life situations including: Felony Stops, Vehicle Stops, Building Searches, and Crisis Negotiations, just to name a few. These events may be held both in daylight and night time scenarios. The competition will test the Explorers’ physical abilities and teamwork through obstacle courses, physical agility, and a tug of war. Mental abilities are tested through a variety of events including: Report Writing and Courtroom Testimony scenarios, and a Law Enforcement Entry Level Written Exam.

***Some force-on-force events may incorporate the use of simulated training weapons. ***

All events will be judged and scored by various law enforcement professionals from local, county, state, and federal agencies throughout the area. In an effort to ensure fairness amongst all competitors, only those professionals (subject matter experts) trained to perform the duties of the event they are judging will be allowed to score the event.

Trophies are awarded for 1st through 3rd place in each event with 1st through 3rd place for overall scores and may increase to 1st through 5th place depending uponthe number of registered Explorer Posts. Participants are encouraged toparticipate in every event as points are earned for each event toward the overalltrophies. The S.A.L.E.E.C Cup trophy will be presented to the overall 1st placepost for a year’s worth of bragging rights.

The coordinators, sponsors and all volunteers are hard at work to make this event better than the last. Please help us in this endeavor and pass the word to all Explorer Posts in your specific areas. Pictures from the 2014 event can be viewed at www.facebook.com/SALEECARIZONA.

Please note: registration fees includes lodging for the duration of the event.

“The best help we can offer the youth of today is

to prepare them for tomorrow.”

http://www.facebook.com/SALEECARIZONA


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COMPETITION RULES

ALL EVENT JUDGES HAVE FINAL SAY AND THEIR DECISIONS WILL STAND.

*** Each event will be judged and scored by Law Enforcement Professionals who are trained to perform event duties as part of their regular job functions***

In the event of a tie one competition event, determined prior to the start of the competition by the competition committee, will serve as the tie breaker.

NOTICE: All events are subject to change or cancellation.

WEAPONS USED IN COMPETITION SCENARIOS: Each Post must provide its own training weapons for the law enforcement events.

ALL TRAINING WEAPONS MUST BE DISTINCTIVELY PAINTED SO AS NOT TO BE MISTAKEN FOR AN ACTUAL WEAPON.

Simulated training weapon systems will be provided by SALEEC.

****Advisors WILL NOT carry duty or off duty weapons at the competition facility. ****

PT gear (tennis shoes and shorts or sweats) will not be allowed. Competition uniforms, or BDU style pants and boots will be worn for all physical agility events.

AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: Exploring is Learning for Life’s career-education program for young men and women age 14 (and who have completed the eighth grade) to 20 years old.

FEES

The cost of this two day event is $150.00 per Explorer and $90.00 per Advisor. Each post must have at least one paid advisor in attendance.

Agencies wishing to pay by credit card will need to add 2.75% for bank fees.

Entry fee includes:

Onsite lodging for Friday & Saturday night at the competition facility

Competition T-shirt

Saturday night BBQ (beverage included)

Saturday night’s dance and social w/DJ & raffle prizes


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GENERAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION

Registration (pages 8 & 9 of this packet) and payment must be received by September 23, 2015. Once registration has been received and processed, your post will receive a confirmation email. All waivers must be signed by parents, if under age of 18, and post advisors. Signed waivers will be submitted by the Advisor during check-in.

INSURANCE

Post advisors are responsible for ensuring that their post’s charter and liability

insurance are current with their local Learning for Life or Boy Scouts of America

Office. It is also the responsibility of the post advisor to ensure that each

Explorer has a current Learning for Life Physical on file with their local office.

SALEEC assumes no liability for injury or medical costs associated with any

injuries.

LODGING AND MEALS

Lodging is included in the competition costs. Lodging will be onsite at Marana

Aerospace Solutions. In the past, Marana Aerospace Solution served as a federal

training facility complete with classrooms, mat room, shooting range, cadre

houses, dorm rooms, barracks, etc. Many of the structures are still maintained

and are available to be contracted out. As a cost saving measure to participating

programs, the SALEEC committee negotiated lodging into the cost of the facility

rental.

Cadre houses will be available for shared use by registered advisors and are

complete with multiple bedrooms, full kitchen, multiple bathrooms, television and

full size washer & dryer. All linens are provided.

Explorer housing will consist of single dorm rooms with a shared bathroom (two

dorms for every one bath room) and open bay barracks with shared bathrooms.

Males and females will be housed separately. All linens are provided.

Explorer lodging will be assigned as registration packets are received on a first to

pay basis beginning with individual dorm rooms then barracks.

Meals will not be provided. We will have several food truck vendors on site to provide a variety of meal options for purchase during competition hours. Dinner will be provided at the BBQ social on Saturday night.


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CHECK-IN

Only the Post Advisors are eligible to check-in the post. Advisors must have

signed waivers (pages 10-13) for each registered participant. Please ensure that

waivers are completely filled out, with all applicable and necessary signatures,

prior to arrival. These must be submitted at the time of check-in. Check-in will

begin Friday October 9, 2015 from 1600-2300. Please notify the coordinators if

your travel will require you to arrive after 2300 so that we may make

accommodations. Check-in will continue on Saturday morning at 0530.

SAFETY

The SALEEC competition committee has worked diligently to provide realistic law

enforcement scenarios that will challenge Explorers to operate under demanding

circumstances. As such we will introduce various law enforcement simulated

training weapons and tools into competition scenarios. All Explorers are

expected to treat each weapon as if it were real. Explorers will be given a safety

brief prior to the start of the event and are expected to abide by the rules and

safety protocols of the safety officer. Failure to do so will result in

disqualification from the event. After the safety brief has been completed,

Explorers and Advisors will be given an opportunity to ask the safety officer

questions or clarify any discrepancy prior to the start of the event. The safety

officer will not field questions once the event begins, during the event, or at the

conclusion of the event.

Event participants will be under command/control of the safety officer for the

duration of their participation in the event. If the safety officer deems that the

team is engaging in negligent or unsafe behavior, that team will be removed from

the event. Safety of all persons involved will be a priority.

In the event of an injury, EMT’s will be available during competition hours.

Off duty or duty weapons are not allowed during competition hours. Sworn

officers should make arrangements to safely secure weapons while on

competition grounds. Marana Aerospace Solution is a secure facility with limited

access; however the security of weapons is the individual’s responsibility.

MISC

Most competition events will take place outside. Teams are encouraged to bring

tents, sunscreen, hats etc., to offer protection from the elements. Water will be

available, however teams are encouraged to bring extra.

During competition hours, Explorers are expected to wear their designated BDU

style or competition uniform. PT shorts, shirts or tennis shoes will not be

allowed for the physical agility events.

Explorers are allowed to wear civilian attire for the after-hours BBQ and dance

social.


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COMPETITION SCHEDULE

FRIDAY October 9, 2015 1600 – 2300 HOURS: Event Check-In and room assignments. Each post must

arrive no later than 2300 hours for check in on Friday night. Advisors only eligible to check in POST

***All Law Enforcement Competition Events will be schedule by competition

committee. Each post will receive an event schedule, during check-in, with times that their post should report to the various competition events***

SATURDAY October 10, 2015 0530 – 0700 HOURS: Event Check-In and room assignments. Each post must

arrive no later than 0700 hours for check in. Advisors only eligible to check in POST.

0715 – 0800 HOURS: Opening remarks, orientation and Advisor briefing. Last minute changes and questions will be handled at this time. 0800 – FINISH: Competition events. Saturday Evening (After Competition Hours):

Saturday night dance and dinner w/ DJ. Location TBA SUNDAY October 11, 2015 0800 - FINISH: Competition events / Physical Agility events / Court Room Testimony 1500 Hours: Closing Ceremony Begins:

Trophies for 1st through 3rd place in all events (Awards may be increased to 1st through 5th place depending upon the number of

registered posts).

Overall competition trophies will be presented.

S.A.L.E.E.C Cup Trophy Presentation.


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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

LAW ENFORCEMENT SCENARIOS:

The competition committee has evolved some of the event scenarios in an effort

to make them more challenging for all participants. This is done to gauge the

leadership, teamwork and decision making skills of all participants. In order to

evaluate these skills, multiple events have been combined into one scenario

where Explorers will have to transition between competition events.

For example, Explorers may start off with crisis negotiations skills and the

scenario may evolve into a high risk building entry. In total there will be 8-10 law

enforcement event scenarios and four physical agility events. The number of

required Explorers needed to complete the events will range from a minimum of

four (4) to a maximum of eight (8).

Below are skills in which teams should practice prior to the competition:

Felony Stop

Crime Scene Investigation

High Risk Warrant Service

Crisis Negotiations

Domestic Violence

Vehicle Search

Traffic Stop

DUI Stop

Tracking Operations

Officer Down

Tactical EMS

Active Shooter

Use of Force Scenario

Tubular Assault

Report Writing

Court Room Testimony

Highlighted events denotes possible use of simulated training weapon systems.


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REGISTRATION FORM

Section# 1:

Post Number: Sponsoring Agency:

Advisor Name: Phone Number: Cell Phone Number:

Email:

Section # 2:

Explorers Attending: # X $150.00

Total: $ Grand Total: $

Advisor Attending: # X $90.00

Total: $

AGE OF PARTICIPANTS: Exploring is a Learning for Life’s career-education program for young men and women age 14 (and who have completed the eighth grade) to 20 years old.

Section # 3: Explorer T-Shirts Advisor Shirts

Section # 4: Payment Information

Payments & Registration (Pages 8 & 9) Due By September 23, 2015.

All waivers (Pages 10-13) are due at check-in.

Refunds will only be given up until September 30, 2015

All Returned Checks Will be Charged a $25.00 Service Fee

Make Checks Payable to:

Explorer Post 181 Advisor Association

Mail registration & payments to:

Explorer Post 181 Advisor Assoc. C/O Fredrick McGrew

P.O. Box 57513 Tucson, AZ 85732

Section # 5: Additional Information:

Fredrick McGrew, Coordinator 251-648-8119 / Ashley Donaldson, Coordinator 330-603-8124 [email protected] [email protected]

Section # 6: (SIGNATURE REQUIRED BELOW)

Any inappropriate conduct or damage at the event center, lodging facility, and/or dining

facility may cause your POST to be evicted from the event without a refund of entry fees.

ADVISOR SIGNATURE : ______________________________________________ DATE___________________________

Small Quantity #

Medium Quantity #

Large Quantity #

X-Large Quantity #

XX-Large Quantity #

Small Quantity #

Medium Quantity #

Large Quantity #

X-Large Quantity #

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2015 Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Explorer Competition Lodging Assignment Worksheet

Last name, First

(use an additional sheet if you need more space. Please list females first then males)

Advisor: 1._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

2._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

3._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

4._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

5._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

6._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

Explorer: 1._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

2._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

3._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

4._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

5._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

6._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

7._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

8._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

9._________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

10.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

11.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

12.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

13.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

14.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

15.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

16.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

17.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

18.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

19.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

20.________________________________________________ ☐F or ☐M

Please select day of arrival for check-in Friday evening or Saturday morning


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WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

1. In consideration for participating in “Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Explorer Competition (hereinafter referred to as “S.A.L.E.E.C”), I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND CONVENANT NOT TO SUE S.A.L.E.E.C., the competition committee, Marana Aerospace Solutions, the host organization (Explorer Post 181 and its Advisor Coalition), their officers, servants, agents, and sponsoring agency (United States Customs and Border Protection) (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES) from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or otherwise, while participating in such activity, or while in, on or upon the premises where the activity is being conducted or in transportation to and from said premises. 2. To the best of my knowledge, I can fully participate in this activity. I am fully aware of risks and hazards connected with the activity, including but not limited to the risks as noted herein, and I hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said activity, and to enter the above-named premises and engage in such activity knowing that the activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such an activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise. 3. I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees, that may incur due to my participation in said activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise. 4. It is my express intent that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse (if any), if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am not alive, shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the above named RELEASEES. I hereby further agree that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona. 5. I UNDERSTAND THAT RELEASEES WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MEDICAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY INJURY I MAY SUSTAIN. 6. I further agree to become familiar with the rules and regulations of said competition concerning participant conduct and not to violate said rules of any directive or instruction made by the person or persons in charge of said activity and that I will further assume the complete risk of any activity done in violation of any rule or directive or instruction. 7. I also understand that I should and am urged by S.A.L.E.E.C. to obtain adequate health and accident insurance to cover any personal injury to myself which may be sustained during the activity or the transportation to and from said activity.


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8. I understand that as part of the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Explorer Competition I may be afforded the opportunity to fire simulated training weapons. These weapon systems, although they fire projectiles, are non-lethal and are widely used in military and law enforcement training to provide reality-based training. 9. I understand that although these simulated training weapon systems projectiles are non-lethal, there is still a risk of injury. I voluntarily assume full responsibility for any risks of loss, property damage or personal injury including death, that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being engaged in such an activity, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise. 10. I understand that in order to participate in any event that uses simulated training

weapons, I must wear all safety gear provided to me at all times to include: any head

and face protector, chest protector, groin protector, knee and elbow pads.

11. I understand that all training scenarios will be conducted under the supervision of

an evaluator and a safety officer. I agree to follow completely the commands and

instruction of the evaluator and safety officer.

12. I understand that I will be given a safety brief and agree to adhere to all safety

requirements and protocols for the duration of my participation in the event. I

understand that failure to do so will result in my team being disqualified from the event.

13. I understand that NO LIVE WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, or OTHER FORCE

WEAPONS will be allowed in the event area by Explorers, Advisors, safety officers,

evaluators, role players or other spectators. Failure to follow this requirement will result

in my post’s removal from the competition.

14. I understand that prior to the start of force on force events each participants, role

players, safety officers, evaluators, an advisor may be scanned using metal detectors.

IN SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE AND REPRESENT THAT I have read the foregoing Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made; I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this ________ day of ______________, 20___. ___________________________________ __________________________ Participant Name (LEGIBLE PRINT) Participant (SIGNATURE) _____________________________________________________________ Parent SIGNATURE (if Participant is less than 18 years of age)


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MEDICAL TREATMENT PERMISSION FORM

Participants Name _______________________ Date of Birth________ I, ____________________________________, hereby give my permission, consent and authorization for any medical treatment deemed necessary by a hospital or physician. I appoint the event coordinator and/or director my lawful agent with power to authorize and consent to the administration of medical treatment during the aforementioned event. Home Phone (_______)_____________ Alternate Phone (______) ___________ Health Carrier: ______________________ Policy No.:_______________________ Other Emergency Contacts:_______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ This form should be properly signed and turned in with registration packet. In case of such accident or illness, I give permission for medical treatment to be given to me as deemed appropriate. I will assume responsibility for any medical treatment as deemed appropriate. I will assume responsibility for any medical bills incurred on my behalf. ___________________________ __________________________ Participant Signature Parent Signature (if Participant is

under 18 years of age OR a

dependent on parent’s insurance

for the period of the event)


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MEDIA RELEASE I (we) are the parents or legal guardians of ________________________________. I understand that it is S.A.L.E.E.C’s intent to create video and/or photographic media to commemorate each Explorer post’s participation in its competition. Any video or photographic media produced may be used in the future as promotional material and posted on Explorer Post 181’s website or other social media outlets. I hereby consent that S.A.L.E.E.C may use the likeness, name and voice of above mentioned person in any photographic, magnetic, electronic, or video recording or any other form of media for publication in such form as S.A.L.E.E.C deems appropriate. Such media shall become the property of S.A.L.E.E.C to use, free and clear from any claims on my part. ____________________________________ Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian ____________________________________ Complete name of Explorer ____________________________________ Signature of Explorer if over 18 ____________________________________ Signature of Explorer Post Advisor ____________________________________ Department or Agency


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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Mail your registration and payment to: Explorer Post 181 Advisor Association C/O Fredrick McGrew P.O. Box 57513 Tucson, AZ 85732

Information Contacts:

Competition Information: 520-870-0742 cell

[email protected]

Fredrick McGrew, Coordinator Ashley Donaldson, Coordinator 520-514-4728- office 520-514-4761- office 251-648-8119- cell 330-603-8124- cell [email protected] [email protected]

Directions to Marana Aerospace Solutions:

I-10 East or West

Take I-10 to Exit 232 (Pinal Air Park Road). Take ramp toward Pinal Air Park Road. Slight right

onto Pinal Air Park Road. Continue onto Pinal Air Park Road until you reach the entrance of

Marana Aerospace Solutions. Follow signs to the registration area.

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Documents

Event Dates: October 10 & 11, 2015 Event Location: …...rental. Cadre houses will be available for shared use by registered advisors and are complete with multiple bedrooms, full