Twentynine Palms
  Citizens Patrol

THE TOWN OF TWENTYNINE PALMS AND THE 
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
 INVITE YOU TO BECOME A 

Citizen On Patrol

 

The Town of Twentynine Palms and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are looking for good men and women who would like to volunteer their time to assist and become part of one of the Nation's top Law Enforcement Agencies.

Volunteers give law enforcement the opportunity to reduce crime and increase law enforcement services.

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of your community, come join the Town of Twentynine Palms and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Team.

Citizen Patrol is a team of highly trained volunteers who enhance vital crime prevention services and community awareness through proactive law enforcement principles.

Citizen Patrol members do not take enforcement action, carry weapons or make arrests.  All suspicious activity is reported to the Sheriff's Department by the patrol vehicle radio and dispatch center.

The Citizen Patrol volunteer will attend a training academy and receive the following training:   Orientation and Organization , Crime Prevention, CPR and First Aid, Introduction to Law, Driver Awareness, Patrol Procedures.

To Qualify You Must Be:  18 years of age or older, have Good Moral Character, Good Driving Record, No Felony Convictions, be a Current U.S. Citizen

Requirements

Wear an Approved Uniform, Attend Monthly Citizen Patrol Meetings, Two Patrol Members Ride Per Shift, Volunteer 12 Hours Per Month, Look, Act, and be Professional at all times, Pass Citizen Patrol Academy, Pass Field Training, Work Station Duties as Needed, No Form of Weapons to be Carried on Duty, Pass a Background Check, Proof of Car Registration and Vehicle Insurance, Proof of Medical Insurance

Why Become a Citizen Volunteer

To become involved with the Spirit of Public Service.

To contribute to positive communications between your community and law enforcement.

Assist in controlling, reducing, and preventing crime in your community.

Meet new people in varied settings.

Gain valuable work experience.

Offer your area of professional expertise.

 
For More Information Contact
the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station
Community Services Officer Arden Wiltshire
( 760 ) 366-4207