Become a Citizen on Patrol
Citizens’ Patrol is a team of highly trained volunteers who enhance vital crime prevention services and community awareness through proactive law enforcement principles.Citizens’ Patrol members do not take enforcement action, carry weapons or make arrests. All suspicious activity is reported to the Police Department by radio equipped patrol vehicles and a dispatch center.
The Citizens’ Patrol volunteer will receive training in the following areas
- Orientation and organization
- Crime prevention
- Patrol procedures
- Communication
- other training as developed
Requirements
- Attend monthly Citizens’ Patrol meeting
- Volunteer a minimum of 10 hours per month
- adhere to Department and Program Policy regarding appearance
- Maintain Police Clearance
- Valid class 5 Drivers License
Qualifications
- Nineteen years of age or older
- Good moral character
- No criminal record
- Good driving record
Why become a volunteer
- To contribute to the positive communication between your community and law enforcement
- To assist in controlling, reducing, and preventing crime in Abbotsford
- To meet new people in varied settings
- To gain valuable work experience
- To offer your area of professional expertise
locate the Volunteer Application Form under the Community Police Office Link, fill it out and drop it by our office located at 105-34194 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford, or contact us by phone at (604) 864-4814 or E-mail us at citizenspatrol@abbypd.ca
What Duties Do Reserves Perform?
The primary focus of Abbotsford Police Reserve Constables is performing community policing and crime prevention duties. Reserves also perform Traffic duties, assist at special events, aid police officers in a variety of training capacities, partake in ride a-longs, and assist in other duties as required.
