Personal Responsibilities - Perhaps it could (or should) go without saying, but members in training should not engage in illegal activities. Aside from the moral, ethical and social implications bear in mind that we serve the law enforcement community of California. Your actions are often under the scrutiny of individuals who are trained to notice and deal promptly with illegal or questionable activities. If you have anything to hide, this is emphatically not the organization for you!

Use of alcohol or illegal drugs during any Unit activity is expressly prohibited, and will result in immediate dismissal from the activity and bring you up before a Unit Board of Review.

Because of the nature of our work, time is often critical for us. As a member, it is your responsibility to remain ready for a search at any time. This includes having your pack ready to go, food and water available, and your uniform washed and dried. It also means you need to keep yourself in good physical shape, and be ready for the rigors of a SAR.

Our Explorer members are an essential element of our group. We recognize that they are not always given the respect and consideration that is their due. Unfortunately, this lack of respect is often based strictly on their age and the appearance of youth, and not on ability or performance. This Unit endeavors at all times to counteract this prejudice, and to provide ample opportunities for our youth to develop and demonstrate their capabilities.

Safety of the individual is our number one concern. While it is important to render aid when we can, we will not swap lives; a dead or injured searcher is no help to anyone.