Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol Provides 75 Hours of Service in the Month of February
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Jim Woodford—of the Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol—reported they currently have six members and patrol about three times a week. If anyone would like to join the Volunteer Patrol, the academy will commence in June. The academy lasts two weeks and is free to the public.
February 2025 VSP Activities*
Hours on patrol 75
Number of Patrols 8
Number of Miles Driven 283
Vacation Checks 1
Citizen Assists 0
Traffic Control 4
Number of Volunteers 5
Deploy Speed Trailer 1
Citations Issued 5
About the Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol (VSP)
Established in 1994, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol is a volunteer-based program for individuals 50 years and older who want to serve their community by promoting public safety and crime prevention programs as well as providing assistance at Sheriff stations. Duties range from assisting with administrative work, patrolling neighborhoods, and checking on the welfare of elderly or disabled persons.
Watch the video by VSP officer Mike Gardiner to hear about some of the more interesting aspects of the work.
Apply Today
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office invites you to join the more than 700 volunteers who provide over 168,000 hours of service per year.
Contact your local Sheriff's station or substation and ask to speak to the Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol Administrator.
Requirements
The Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol is staffed by individuals who are asked to volunteer a minimum of 6-hours a week.
To qualify for the Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol program, all applicants must successfully meet the following requirements:
Must be at least 50 years of age
Must be a Lawfully Admitted Permanent Resident
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance
Must have medical insurance
Must be of good moral character - conviction of a felony is disqualifying
Must be physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of the position
Must pass a complete background check
Must pass the 2-week Volunteer Patrol Academy
Must agree to abide by all Sheriff's Department rules and policies
All Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol applicants approved for the program attend a formal two-week academy. Some of the topics covered include: Alzheimer’s Safe Return, Crime Prevention, Office Orientation, Ethics and Rules of Conduct, Radio Training, and Traffic Control.
*This information was provided by Jim Woodford and recorded in the March SVCA minutes
Sources:
Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol website | April 1, 2025
Sweetwater Valley Civic Association Minutes | March 5, 2025
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