Crime & Safety
Southwest Station Passages: Young Explorer Earns Praise, Sends Retirement Well Wishes
In May, a young Explorer earns a scholarship at Southwest Sheriff's Station, and the department bids farewell to a support staff member.
TEMECULA, CA — The Southwest Sheriff's Station of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, located in Temecula, is celebrating the career of one of their Supervising Sheriff's Records Clerk, on her retirement, as well as the launch of a young Explorer Program senior, who has earned a special scholarship towards college.
Colleen Fitzpatrick, the records clerk, recently retired after working for the station for 10 years.
"For the past 10 years, you’ve been a dedicated, dependable, and compassionate employee!" a station spokesperson said over social media. "While we’ll deeply miss your presence, we’re excited for you to enjoy the joy and peace you deserve. Thank you for everything, Colleen."
As for beginnings, the station shared kudos for a member of the Explorers Program, graduating to bigger and better things.
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Ethan Schumacher has won the Explorer Scholarship from the Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee, according to a Southwest Station spokesperson on a social media post.
He was a part of Explorers Post 884, which, according to the city, "is a division of the Boy Scouts of America that gives young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21 a hands-on look at what a career in law enforcement is about.
Many Explorers who have graduated from this program have accepted careers in Law Enforcement, as Ethan hopes to do, according to a station spokesperson.
Many of them have remained with Riverside County and are now assigned to the Temecula Station and involved in training the next group of young men and women who are looking for a rewarding career.
"Ethan has proudly represented the Southwest Station and has been a true role model for his fellow explorers at Post 884," they said. "His dedication to law enforcement, leadership within the program, and commitment to community service have set him apart."
Ethan's goal is to become a Deputy Sheriff one day, they said. "The scholarship is a well-earned recognition of his hard work."
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