Mission
To provide the most challenging, exciting, applicable and affordable reality-based training to the nation's Law Enforcement Explorers & Cadets, thus preparing America's youth for a safe, successful and rewarding career in public service.
Our History
03
ExCon was founded by three career law enforcement officers employed by the LVMPD.
All were former Explorers and Explorer Advisors, with 70+ years of combined experience.
04
ExCon was held at Cheyenne High School and saw approximately 150 attendees.
06
With nearly 300 attendees, the host location was moved to Centennial High School to better accommodate the competition.
10
Veteran's Tribute Career and Technical Academy, Nevada's premier public safety career preparatory school was chosen as host location. ExCon saw more than 40 teams in attendance.
11
ExCon Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada as a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) entity.
17
Ex-Con Inc. merged with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Law Enforcement Explorer Program.
We strive to continually grow and improve the experiences we offer to the nation's law enforcement explorers and their dedicated advisors.
Our History
- 2003
ExCon was founded by three career law enforcement officers employed by the LVMPD.
All were former Explorers and Explorer Advisors, with 70+ years of combined experience.
- 2004
ExCon was held at Cheyenne High School and saw approximately 150 attendees.
- 2006
With nearly 300 attendees, the host location was moved to Centennial High School to better accommodate the competition.
- 2010
Veteran's Tribute Career and Technical Academy, Nevada's premier public safety career preparatory school was chosen as host location. ExCon saw more than 40 teams in attendance.
- 2011
ExCon Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada as a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) entity.
This expansion allowed us to better facilitate our mission and support our local programs.
- 2017
Ex-Con Inc. merged with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Explorer Program.
We strive to continually grow and improve the products we offer Explorers/Cadets, and their Advisors, from across the country.
2018 Competition
ExCon is a one-day event held on Saturday June 9th, 2018. The competition begins at 7:00 am and concludes with an award ceremony at approximately 6:00 pm. It will be hosted at Advanced Technologies Academy located at 1411 Robin Street Las Vegas, NV 89106.
Walk Up Events
Events
Place*
There will be 1st – 5th place (scenarios A and B) trophies awarded for each team event. Walk-up events will be awarded 1st – 5th place overall trophies. There will be one trophy awarded for the overall competition winner. To qualify for the overall trophy, your team must compete in each of the scheduled scenarios and all of the walk-up events. Each participating team will receive a commemorative plaque.
Events
Each team will be scheduled to complete the 5 team events throughout the day. There are also multiple "walk-up" events that are available on a first come, first served basis. Teams must complete all events to be eligible for the overall competition trophy.
Active Assailant
4–6 person Explorer team will act as patrol officers responding to a call for service.
Suspicious Person Stop
Minimum 2 person Explorer team with an optional 2 person back-up team.
Unknown Risk Traffic Stop
Minimum 2 person Explorer team with an optional 2 person back-up team.
Crime Scene Response
Minimum 2 person Explorer team with an optional 2 person back-up team.
Downed Officer Rescue
Minimum 2 person and maximum 6 person Explorer team.
various walk up events
Team Challenge, Air Soft Gun Shoot, Hogan’s Alley and many more.
In each scenario Explorer teams will be graded on a variety of points including: team work, decision making, tactics, procedures, use of contact & cover, communication (with suspects, dispatch and partners), observation skills, and overall officer safety.
Security Notice
Apart from registered attendees and their advisors, no unauthorized guests will be permitted on the competition property until the award ceremony.
Registered participants must wear their competition-issued wristbands prominently throughout the day.
ExCon welcomes any ranking department members to attend the competition with advance notice to ExCon Staff.
Hotel
We’re proud to partner with the Santa Fe Station Hotel which has offered
discount accommodations for attending teams.
Room rates are as follows
June 8th: $95 + tax
June 9th: $95 + tax
June 10th: $49 + tax
Hotel Room reservations
Located just minutes away from the competition site, the Santa Fe Station Hotel boasts several attractions including restaurants, an on-site bowling alley, movie theater, arcade and pool.
ExCon attendees must book accommodations directly through the hotel using offer code ACIEX18 through the link provided below. Reservations must be made by May 11, 2018. For questions, contact (866) 767-7771.
A credit card must be posted, so one night’s room & tax can be billed. A 72-hour notice is required to cancel without a penalty. A $100 security deposit (cash/credit card) is required upon check-in.
Costs
Competition fees are $100 for Explorers and Advisors.
The deadline to submit registration and fees is Friday May 18, 2018.
Also included
A special competition shirt will be provided for each registered participant. Additional shirts will be available for purchase.
Each registered participant will receive a gift bag with official ExCon swag.
A boxed lunch will be provided that includes a sandwich, chips, and a cookie.
Water, sports drinks, and soda will be provided on competition day.
A video montage will be ready for partial viewing prior to the award ceremony.
Pictures and video will be available within 72 hours on the website.
Registration
We are no longer accepting submissions for registration. Check back in 2019 for the next competition. Please contact us for more information.
Bring Form
All registered participants (Explorers & Advisors), MUST complete the Waivers of Liability & Medical Treatment Consent forms and bring it to the ExCon check-in, with original signatures.
Signatures for Minors
All registered persons UNDER 18 years of age AND those over 18 years of age that are still carried by a parent/legal guardian’s medical insurance, MUST have parental signatures on the form where applicable!
Double check Entries
If any forms are missing or incomplete without the required signatures at the time of registration, the participant will NOT be permitted to participate in, nor attend, ExCon.
Check-in and registration will be held on Friday June 8 at the LVMPD Headquarters, Building A, located at 400 S. Martin Luther King Boulevard Las Vegas NV, 89106. It will be open from 0900–1900 hours. If you're expecting to be later than 1900 hours, please contact us. We will do everything we can to accommodate you.