The Modesto Police Department civilian volunteer program began in January 1993. There are now over thirty active volunteers who contributed over 3,117 hours of service to the department in calendar year 1993. They have performed volunteer duties in all areas of the department, and have been proven to be effective, conscientious participants in department programs. They were first recognized through a combined reserve and volunteer recognition dinner held in May 1994. Training A training program, developed by the Training Unit, provides initial entry-level training and continuous training to department volunteers.
Training is provided on a regular and frequent basis, to ensure that all volunteers are trained.
The civilian training program is modeled after the Police Reserve Program. Qualifications With the exception of Police Explorers, all positions with the Modesto Police Department require that an individual be at least 21 years of age. There is no upper age limit, but each individual must sign a certificate indicating that they are healthy, and that they have no health limitations, or conditions which would be potentially aggravated by working at the police department. Each applicant is notified that they must not have any felony convictions, and that they will be required to submit to fingerprinting and pass a thorough background investigation. The department will retain the right to accept only those individuals who have skills and abilities which can be effectively utilized by the department.