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The South Explorer Division covers the cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills. There are currently 15 explorers in the division. The Explorers attend weekly meetings, volunteer for special events, attend a five-day four-night academy, compete in competitions, go on Ride-alongs in patrol and learn many aspects of law enforcement. The South Division has its weekly Explorer meetings on Thursday from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Aliso Viejo city hall.

Deputy John Gomez Deputy John Gomez is the Division Advisor for the South Division. Deputy Gomez is a 16 year veteran with the department and has extensive patrol experience. He currently patrols Dana Point and has been honored in the past as the Vehicle Theft Deputy of the Year and received two department Medals for Lifesaving. Deputy Gomez is on the Sheriff's Critical Incident Response Team (C.I.R.T.).