Community based Citizens on Patrol initiative seeks new volunteers

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Community based Citizens on Patrol initiative seeks new volunteers

The community based crime prevention initiative, Citizens on Patrol (COP), is seeking new volunteers province-wide to help keep communities safe. The successful program has been running for decades.

The Citizens on Patrol Program is a partnership between police and volunteers that helps ensure safe homes and safe communities. COP volunteers are trained by the RCMP and are the eyes and ears of their communities.​ Volunteers contribute a minimum of four volunteer hours each month. COP members make observations and take notes of areas visited throughout their communities and​ ​ should suspicious or unlawful activity be observed, RCMP dispatch is contacted and details of the suspicious or unlawful activity is reported for appropriate police response.​

In order to become a COP volunteer, you must;

  • ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Be at least 19 years of age.
  • ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
  • ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Complete an interview.
  • ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Pass the security screening required by the RCMP.

If Citizens on Patrol is just the opportunity you’re looking for, contact the RCMP at hdiv.volunteer@rcmp-grc.gc.ca with your name, address, phone number and nearest detachment. We’ll provide you with more info.

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