SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL

Are you age 55 or over and looking for a challenging, fun way to contribute to the community while helping to reduce crime and increase law enforcement services to our community?

Our Senior Volunteer Patrol members contribute approximately 24 hours per month and perform a variety of functions including:
  • Neighborhood patrols
  • Traffic control
  • Foot patrols
  • Assistance to patrol officers
  • Handicapped violation enforcement
  • Police station tours
  • Visits and calls to homebound seniors
  • Community presentations
  • Assistance at special events

Senior Volunteer Patrol members are required to attend a two-week academy. During this academy, participants receive training in traffic control, safety, first aid and CPR, ethics, radio communications, traffic citations, gangs and drugs, and crime prevention, as well as hands-on driving safety. Members are issued uniforms and all necessary equipment.

Senior Volunteer Patrol Requirements
  • Good moral character
  • No felony convictions
  • Ability to get along with others
  • Current US citizen
  • Dependable
  • At least 55 years of age
  • Good physical condition
  • Valid California driver license
  • Excellent driving record
  • Proof of automobile insurance

If you would like further information about the senior volunteer program, please contact Carlsbad Police Department's senior volunteer patrol at (760) 931-2214 or complete this application and mail it to Carlsbad Police Department, 2560 Orion Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010.


Application Forms
Volunteer Application
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