Citizens Patrol
What is the Citizens Patrol in the Central Okanagan?
The Central Okanagan Citizens Patrol is comprised of community-based groups of concerned citizens who volunteer their time, vehicles, energy and expertise to become the extended eyes and ears of their police service. In this day and age the police simply cannot “do it all” for the community – they must have community support in making our streets safe for all to use. Each patrol team has its own executive selected from within the patrol. While this group manages the scheduling and routine operations of the patrol, the patrol itself works under the auspices and direction of the RCMP.
How Can I Help the Citizens Patrol?
The Citizens Patrol program is looking for people who want to contribute time to their community and the police.
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Are you a resident of the area?
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Are you at least 19 years of age?
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Do you have no criminal record?
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Do you hold a valid BC Drivers license?
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Can you work within a structured environment?
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Can you work with other people?
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Can you commit one shift per month?
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Do you have good communication skills?
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Have no health or other problems that may impede you working in an office/community environment?
If you can answer “yes” to all of the above questions and can pass the security screening required by the RCMP, you might find the Citizens Patrol rewarding.
Is there a Citizens Patrol Team in my Area?
Currently there are Citizens Patrol Teams in the following areas of Kelowna:
For further information about Citizens Patrols in these areas, please call 250-470-6204
What is the Role of a Citizens Patrol Team?
Personnel who participate in the Citizens Patrol are observers and reporters only. Patrol members are not expected (or allowed) to get directly involved if an offence is witnessed. Their duty is to observe and report the matter via radio. It is the responsibility of the police to deal with offenders. Besides being a good safety policy for Citizens Patrol members, this enables people of all ages to participate in their local Patrol.
