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The Maricopa Police Department Explorers Post 2100 placed first in crisis negotiation during a two-day, national tactical competition in Chandler.

The local post was one of 65 teams from around the country that competed in various SWAT events at the Chandler Police Department 20th annual Explorer Tactical Competition Jan. 13-14.

Explorer Edward Figueroa took the top placing in the individual male pistol shoot competition. Explorer Aubree Goettle placed fourth in the same event’s female category.

“Other events the MPD Explorers competed in were the tactical obstacle course, TK4 (swat vehicle) pull, rock wall climb, 5-man Hostage Rescue Team, marijuana grow operation raid, waterborne operations, sniper challenge and a tactical scavenger hunt,” said MPD Explorer advisor Officer Chris Evans.

Explorers who competed:
Edward Figueroa
Jacelyn Rodriguez
Dreama King
Dax Sweetser
James McNelly
Augustine Lujan
Aubree Goettle
Ethan Griffin
Donavan Griffin
MPD Advisors: Officer Chris Evans and Sgt. Sean Marchese


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