The volunteers become additional eyes and ears for the police force. Another objective of the program is to foster a closer co-operation between the ordinary citizen and the police. By assisting the police to reduce the level of crime in the community, both groups,together, are helping to improve the quality of life within the community. All the necessary training is provided for new members. The emphasis of the training is the safety of the members.
Training is in all areas including observation, note taking and communications techniques.
It is important to remember that training is an ongoing process. Each new member is provided with a training manual and takes part in ride-alongs with experienced members before being scheduled for a patrol. As a volunteer program we are always looking for new members. In order to become a member you must be 19 years old or older and be willing to undergo a criminal background check. No other special skills or experience is required.