RCMP volunteers wanted

Darren Handschuh -CASTANET Mar 2, 2016 / 12:04 pm

Vernon and Lumby are looking for volunteers to help make the communities safer. RCMP volunteer programs in both communities are recruiting for six positions in Lumby and six positions in Vernon. New candidates will begin the core classroom training April 26-28 and continue May 3-5.

A partial list of operations conducted by RCMP volunteers include:

night patrols of the city;
foot patrols for special events;
speed watch operations;
distracted driving operations;
small vessel safety checks;
theft from vehicle crime prevention; and
disaster response.
For more than 25 years, community-based RCMP volunteer groups have helped to minimize crime occurring throughout Vernon. These are volunteer positions working with the City of Vernon and North Okanagan Detachment of the RCMP under the direction and supervision of the crime prevention co-ordinator and RCMP. To become an RCMP volunteer, applicants must be between the ages of 19-79 years of age, have no criminal record, pass a comprehensive security screening conducted by the RCMP and successfully complete the RCMP volunteer training program In preparation for training, volunteers undergo interviews covering security and program interests. Training involves developing patrol skills, note-taking, court processes, observations skills and incident report writing as well as working with partner agencies such as the RCMP, bylaws department and ICBC. After the 18-hour core classroom training, new volunteers complete 36 hours of patrols with RCMP volunteer trainers who will instruct them on the practical aspects of the program.

For more information visit the RCMP volunteer page or contact Regan Borisenko, crime prevention co-ordinator, at 250-550-7847.