The Sheriff's Department Explorer Program -- sponsored in cooperation with Boy Scouts of America -- provides an excellent opportunity for young men and women who are considering law enforcement as a career. These young people, who range in age from 16 to 21 are a volunteer force, each giving at least 20 hours a month to the program. They are supervised by a deputy sheriff assigned to the Lemon Grove Station's Patrol Division.

Explorers attend a condensed version of a law enforcement academy and are required to purchase their own uniforms. At the Lemon Grove Station, the Explorers gain experience with ride-along observation assignments and additional training with the regular deputies. They also assist with special events such as the annual Lemon Grove Old Time Days celebration.