Youth Programs through the Office of the Sheriff

Youth Programs: PAL Program, Explorer Program, and DARE Program PAL Program Monterey County Police Activities League combats youth crime and delinquency in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County. We provide opportunities, leadership and life skills to youth today, for a better community tomorrow. Visit the official web site for the California Police Activities League for more information.
Explorer Program The program is designed to bring together young adults interested in a law enforcement career and allows them to gain firsthand law enforcement experience. The Explorer program is an effective program to build character, promote citizenship and develop personal and mental fitness. The Sheriff's Office is seeking young adults ages 14-20 who are interested in becoming a Sheriff's Explorer/Cadet. Explorers/Cadets participate in: Community events Department Functions Explorer Activities Many other projects Other benefits include: Guaranteed education scholarships Special trips Leadership Training Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at the Sheriff's Office on Natividad Road in Salinas starting at 5:30 P.M. Photos of Sheriff Explorer Program Events: Sheriff's Explorers/Cadets at Magic Mountain Explorers Meeting on February 22, 2006 Explorers at the 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf Tournament Explorer 2005 Annual Christmas Dinner For information please contact Commander Fabian Barrera via email or at (831) 755-3877.