RCMP volunteer recruits are being sought for six positions in Lumby and six positions in Vernon.
New candidates will go through core classroom training April 26 to 28 and May 3 to 5.
“For more than 25 years, community-based RCMP volunteer groups have helped to minimize crime occurring throughout Vernon,” said Regan Borisenko, the city’s crime prevention co-ordinator.
A partial list of activities includes 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.
To become an RCMP volunteer, applicants must be between the ages of 19 and 79, have no criminal record, pass security screening and successfully complete the training program
“In preparation for training, volunteers undergo interviews covering security and program interests,” said Borisenko.
“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, bylaw 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, call 250-550-7847.