Piedmont Police Department Explorers Program

The Piedmont Police Explorer Program is sponsored by the Piedmont Police Department POA to help provide specific training for young men and women ages 14 to 21 who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.  Explorers receive training in law enforcement policy and procedures, tactical and physical agility training and forensics. Law Enforcement Exploring incorporates several areas of experience including: life skills, career training, team building, character education and leadership experience. The students learn first-hand duties and responsibilities of police officers by working hand in hand with officers and dispatchers during ride-alongs. The explorers are also given an opportunity to fine tune their interpersonal skills and communication with not only law enforcement professionals but the community in which they serve. Explorers are trained in traffic control, search and rescue techniques and crime prevention. They use these skills in the community by volunteering to participate in National Night Out, the Bike Rodeo, the 4th of July Parade, the Harvest Festival, the Public Safety Open House and the Turkey Trot 5K marathon. Each year, the Piedmont Police Explorers enter one of the largest explorer competitions in the nation held in Chandler, Arizona. This event hosts over 300 explorers from all over the country to compete in various competitions which include law enforcement tactics, physical stamina, obstacle courses and firearms techniques. Our Explorers train tirelessly to ensure the team coordination and communication skills are honed to be at their best for the competition. Training for competitions and volunteering in the community is just a small part of the Explorer program. The Piedmont Police Explorer Program is also designed to provide the structure needed for young adults to make ethical choices in order to achieve their full potential as individuals.

The Explorers meet every Tuesday night at the Piedmont Police Department in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at 403 Highland Avenue Piedmont, Ca. General Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.   The second and fourth Tuesday nights are physical training nights, also from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  To become an Explorer, the candidate must: Be age 14 to 21 years of age; Be in high school or college or employed full time if graduated from high school; Maintain a “C” or better average in school; Be able to attend weekly meetings; Exhibit good moral character; and Not have any serious traffic or criminal arrests

For more information please visit our department website.You may also attend a meeting or email the Police Explorer Advisor, Officer Kristina Foster, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The Piedmont Police Officers Association was organized for the purpose of serving the community of Piedmont, its residents, and perpetuating the memory and spirit of police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Our mission is to partner with the community and provide quality police services through community interaction that emphasize cooperation, professionalism and ethical behavior.

In addition, the Association has adopted the following objectives:

  • To support community based charities in and around the Piedmont area
  • To honor the memory of officers injured or killed in the line of duty
  • To collect, organize, and disseminate information that might be helpful to members in the performance of duties
  • To promote social fellowship and well-being of the members
  • To promote complete cooperation and unified action with the various police organizations of the state
  • To defray such legal and other expenses as may be incurred in upholding the interests of the Association and its members

To help us better serve you and the community we share, please feel free to join our mission by participating in any of our events or by donating toward our cause. To submit a donation, please mail to:
PO Box 11450, Oakland, CA 94611

Events

Events

More Info Coming Soon!

The City of Piedmont Annual Turkey Trot
The Piedmont Police Department Christmas Adopt-A-Family
The Piedmont Police Department Shop with a Cop
Alameda Counties Annual Three Wise Men Toy Giveaway (Traditionally January 6th of every year)
Cops, Cars & Coffee

Welcome Message

Welcome Message

Welcome to the official website and social media hub for the Piedmont Police Officers Association. To stay up-to-date with important community information, “like” us on Facebook and “follow” us on Twitter.

This, our official police association website, serves to provide an interactive hub and resource center for residents, businesses, and community groups. We hope you find our police association website informative and user friendly. We respectfully welcome any constructive suggestions you may have to improve our process and this website, so please feel free to contact us with any you may have by clicking here.

In this day and age, despite the lack of funding and personnel, we do our very best to make sure you and your family feel safe and comfortable, so that while we patrol the streets, you sleep soundly. Please think of us in your prayers and thoughts; this is truly a dangerous job.

Business are encouraged to help support our Mission by sponsoring a donor ad on our website and directly connecting with our membership and community partners. Please fill out the business supporter contact form for more information.

The Piedmont Police Officers Association, in serving the people of Piedmont, strives to reduce crime and provide the safest environment possible, for our residents and business alike, through three core principals:

  • Partnering with our community members
  • Providing greater communication through a robust website and social media platform
  • Partnering with local business to create a safe and profitable economic environment

For emergency information, please call 911 or see the Piedmont Police Department website.

Sincerely,

Willie Wright

Willie Wright, President
Piedmont Police Officers Association

Board Members

  • Brian Castillo

    President

    Bio coming soon.

  • Tyler Petit

    Vice President

    Officer Petit graduated from the San Jose Police Academy in 08/2017 with class SJ-29. He has been a Police Officer with the Piedmont Police Department since 04/2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, multiple associate degrees with honors, and possesses his advanced P.O.S.T certificate. He is actively working on his Masters in Business Administration. Since 2007, Officer Petit has an extensive background in customer service. He has a strong passion to enforce the law and remains highly proactive in reducing crime, retaining community partnerships through trust, and takes pride in remaining dependable for the community. He is currently a Field Training Officer and Traffic Officer. He has advanced numerous new community programs and possesses approximately a dozen P.O.S.T certified courses that have helped him excel throughout his career. Officer Petit is currently on the Police and Fire Pension Board and has been elected the Piedmont Police Department Association Treasure. Officer Petit continues to seek opportunities to expand his knowledge in Law Enforcement, Business, and finance.

  • Jehan Liles

    Secretary/Treasurer

    Bio coming soon.

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