In 1999, approximately 65 volunteers volunteered over 6,600 hours to enhance Police Department functions. Possible assignments include helping in Records, I.D. Bureau, Crime Analysis, Communication Specialist, Finance, Animal Control, Mentoring, and Parking Enforcement. Communication Specialist volunteers provide additional assistance in emergency situations by setting up command posts and the Emergency Operations Center. Some assignments do not require public contact.
Specific training is provided by each assignment.
Applications are available at the front counter of the main station in the Civic Center complex, at the Zone 2 Community Office on McKinley, and at the Animal Control office. A background investigation, fingerprint check and local record check will be completed prior to an applicant being appointed as a Police Department volunteer. Volunteers are required to give at least 12 hours per month, be 18 years of age or older, a graduate of high school or possess a GED, and have good moral character and no felony convictions.