(Border Patrol Explorers compete)…The 3 day competition was in San Diego.

On September 20th, El Centro Sector Border Patrol Explorer Post 4108 competed in the Best of the West competition. The event was sponsored by the San Diego Sector Explorer Post. 15 Explorer Posts participated in the 10 different competition events. Teams were tested in various scenarios such as; building entry, felony vehicle stop, officer down, tactical EMS, tracking operations and courtroom testimony etc. The El Centro Post took third place in two events, responding to a burglary and responding to a public disturbance scenario. The El Centro Post began in 2003. Since then several former Explorers have moved on to Military or Law Enforcement service. The Post is currently planning its annual open house to select potential Explorers to join their team.