"Preparing Today's Youth - To Protect Our Tomorrow"
Awesome Name Detention Officer N. Torrecillas Cadet Lt. Nomar Torrecillas has successfully completed the Detention Academy Class 977. He is proudly wearing the Detention Uniform. Nomar Torrecillas reached on of his goals and will continue to serve the citizens of Maricopa County for years to come. 
I was an MCSO Explorers before they split the post into multiple units. I was an explorer from 2010 to 2011. August 2022 I became a Phoenix Police officer where I am assigned to the South Mountain Precinct in patrol. Jason Howard Deputy SHeriff When I was 18 years old I applied to be a Detention Officer after having been an Explorer/Cadet with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for 4 years. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff. While being a Cadet Lieutenant I decided that being a Detention Officer would be a good stepping stone and help me learn more about the Sheriff’s Office. My goal for the future is to become a Deputy Sheriff for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Detention Officer Jason Howard started his journey to become a Deputy Sheriff on July 16th, 2021 and completed it on January 20th, 2022 |
Cadet Corporal Melvin Torres detENTION Officer Detention Officer Torres is an active employee of the Sheriff's Office. He is working and preparing for his application to become a Deputy Sheriff' |
Daniel Brennan
Deputy Sheriff
I was an explorer from approximately 2011 until late 2012 until I transitioned to the Posse. I then served 5 years in the United States Army. Upon getting out, I started my Law Enforcement Career with the Bisbee Police Department before becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.
Explorer Rios Deputy sERGEANT Deputy Rios left the program to become a Deputy Sheriff with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office where he still serves today. After working as a Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sergeant Rios is now assigned to District 7 where he supervises his own squad of deputies. |
Explorer Sergeant Mygatt United states navy Cadet Sergeant Mygatt left the Cadet program to serve our country by joining the United States Navy. Mygatt continues to serve as a member of the US Navy today. |
Explorer Ranzau police officer Jesse Ranzau, I was an Explorer sergeant, I was in the post from 2008 to 2011, I was in the main program before we had separate squads, I was a MCSO DO from 2012 to 2017. I graduated from the GCC academy and was hired by the Town of Wickenburg in November of 2017. I became a police Emergency Medical Technician in 2018 and now also a Field Training Officer with Wickenburg Police. Thank you for keeping the amazing program going! 
Explorer Sergeant Gallovich Police officer Officer Gallovich left the Cadet program after being hired by the MCSO as a Detention Officer. After a brief period as a DO, Officer Gallovich joined the Phoenix Police Department where he serves the citizens of the City of Phoenix as a Police Officer today. |
Cadet Faizal Sidi Cadet Faizal Sidi was in the program from 2016-2018 Central/west valley he has been proudly serving his country in the US Marine Corps and plans on becoming a Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff when his duty assignment is complete 
Explorer Sergeant Ebel Officer Ebel left the program after being hired as a Detention Officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. DO Ebel continues to serve the citizens of Maricopa County as a DO and absolutely loves her career! |
Explorer Jacobs Marine Explorer Jacobs left the program to serve his country after joining the United States Marine Corp. To our knowledge, Jacobs still serves proudly as a United States Marine. |
Explorer Commander Marine Explorer Commander Deymonaz "Mayo" left the program to serve his country after joining the United States Marine Corp. Mayo is still proudly serving his country as a United States Marine. |
Cadet Captain Sidler Detention officer Officer Sidler left the program after being hired by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as a Dention Officer. Officer Sidler has served the citizens of Maricopa County proudly for many years and continues to do so today. |
Explorer Alvarez detention officer Officer Alvarez left the program after being hired by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Officer. Officer Alvarez still serves the citizens of Maricopa County as a DO. |
Explorer Douglas Detention officer Officer Douglas left the program after being hired by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Officer. Douglas still serves the citizens of Maricopa County as a DO and has frequently come back to assist the Cadet Program since her start as a DO. |
If you were a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Explorer or Cadet and you would like to share your success stories with us, please click on the email link below and provide us the following information:
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Dates you were in our program
Which Squad you were in & any rank you held
Details of your Success (College Graduation, LE or Public Safety career Sworn or Civilian, Military Service, etc)
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We will be periodically be updating this page and we would love to share all of our members successes with those visiting our site and thinking about joining our program.
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Full Name
Dates you were in our program
Which Squad you were in & any rank you held
Details of your Success (College Graduation, LE or Public Safety career Sworn or Civilian, Military Service, etc)
A picture of you from our program or of you from your success.
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We will be periodically be updating this page and we would love to share all of our members successes with those visiting our site and thinking about joining our program.