Fremont Police C.A.R.E. Volunteer Program
What does C.A.R.E. stand for?
Connect with the community to make a difference in our City of Fremont.
Assist sworn officers with non-hazardous duties.
Respond to requests for neighborhood patrol checks; report suspicious activity.
Engage with the community by presenting safety information at special events.
What is the Mission of the Fremont Police C.A.R.E. Volunteer Program?
The Fremont Police Volunteers C.A.R.E. Program helps support the goals and mission of the Fremont Police Department by developing and strengthening partnerships and relationships between the department and the community. Our pledge is to recruit, train, and retain talented volunteers who will be encouraged to participate in meaningful community safety, security, and service programs.
What is new about the Fremont Police C.A.R.E. Volunteer Program?
The Fremont Police Department is expanding our existing volunteer program to include new assignments in the community.
What are the new volunteer assignments?
The two new branches of the existing volunteer program are: Operations and Community Outreach. These two areas of volunteer assignments require additional specialized training provided by the Police Department staff.
Operations
Extra Patrol Checks
Vacation Security
Walking Patrols
Reporting Code Violations
Graffiti & Reports
Special Events
HAPP Program (Handicapped Area Parking Patrol)
Community Outreach
Educational booths at community events.
Child Safety Presentations at schools or for organizations
Neighborhood Crime Watch Presentations
Police Building Tours
What are the requirements?
Minimum Age = 18 years old
Currently live or work in Fremont
Preferred: graduate of the Fremont Police Department's Citizens' Police Academy
High school graduate or equivalent
No Felony convictions
No Misdemeanor convictions within three (3) years
Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
Fingerprint Clearance (FBI/DOJ)
Possess a Valid California Driver's License (if driving is required for assignment)
Be in satisfactory medical condition, with written approval from a personal physician
Ability to commit 16 hours a month to the program
Overall approval by the Chief of Police.
Please note:
Due to the high volume of applications, the program is full for 2007. we will begin accepting applications for 2008 in the spring. For further information, please contact Volunteer Administrator Jessica Senquiz at:
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