The is looking for volunteers for its Community Action Patrol.
The primary job of the volunteers is to patrol the streets of Temecula, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the police department, said John Thomas of the Temecula PD.
Requirements for membership in the patrol are being at least 22 years old, having a valid driver's license, be physically able to do the job, completing a 40-hour Citizens Academy course, getting certification in CPR and First Aid and completing a 4-hour driving evaluation.
The police department then provides a 40-hour logistics training. Applicants must be willing to contribute at least 16 hours of their time per month and attend a minimum of eight monthly meetings.
Anybody interested in volunteering was asked to call sheriff's Sgt. Terry Scanlon at 951-696-3479 or email him at tscanlon@riversidesheriff.org.
