The Lake County Sheriff's Department is pleased and proud to be associated with a cadre of fine residents who comprise our Senior Volunteers. The program began in 1990 to reduce an increasing workload on clerical and other employees.
Volunteers work varied assignments, allowing our employees to perform law enforcement functions.
The volunteers' serve civil process, and assist in the county jails, Sheriff's Substation in Clearlake and Middletown, Patrol Office in Lakeport, and Administrative offices, also in Lakeport. Senior Volunteers also transport departmental vehicles to and from the County garage in Lakeport, and deliver mail and materials to local government office throughout the county. The volunteers also handle programs that provide service directly to the communities. Calls are placed daily to participants during the week, checking on their condition, and asking if all is well. This service is provided to those who have no one available to check on their welfare.