VANCOUVER POLICE TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR NOW VOLUNTEERS THROUGH JULY 23
News Release from Vancouver Police Dept.
Posted on FlashAlert: July 15th, 2014 3:43 PM
Vancouver, Wash. - Founded on the crime prevention theory that the more eyes there are on a street, the safer the street is, the Vancouver Police Department is looking to add to its citizen patrol volunteer team called, Neighbors On Watch (NOW). These volunteers conduct foot, bike and vehicle patrols throughout the city, are non-confrontational, highly visible, and do not take any law enforcement action. Each member of NOW commits to a minimum of four hours of volunteer patrol time each month after receiving specialized training provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
"The NOW program has proven to be a valuable asset to our community-oriented policing strategy. Recognizing the benefits received from the dedication of those willing to give enhances our ability to deliver a higher level of service to the community," says Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain.
NOW volunteers are a huge resource for the Vancouver Police Department. These citizen patrol team helps staff special events with the police department, canvass neighborhoods for missing children and vulnerable adults, and are able to assist in a multitude of ways to assist the Vancouver Police Department with its public safety mission.
The Vancouver Police Department is accepting applications through July 23 for the NOW program. Citizens who apply will undergo a thorough background investigation. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and live in the city limits of Vancouver. To apply, contact Kelly Cheney at (360) 487-7467 or Kelly.Cheney@cityofvancouver.us. For more information and a printable application, visit the Vancouver Police NOW page.
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The Vancouver Police Department is seeking applicants for Entry and Lateral Police Officers. If you are interested in a career with us, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/careers.
"The NOW program has proven to be a valuable asset to our community-oriented policing strategy. Recognizing the benefits received from the dedication of those willing to give enhances our ability to deliver a higher level of service to the community," says Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain.
NOW volunteers are a huge resource for the Vancouver Police Department. These citizen patrol team helps staff special events with the police department, canvass neighborhoods for missing children and vulnerable adults, and are able to assist in a multitude of ways to assist the Vancouver Police Department with its public safety mission.
The Vancouver Police Department is accepting applications through July 23 for the NOW program. Citizens who apply will undergo a thorough background investigation. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and live in the city limits of Vancouver. To apply, contact Kelly Cheney at (360) 487-7467 or Kelly.Cheney@cityofvancouver.us. For more information and a printable application, visit the Vancouver Police NOW page.
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The Vancouver Police Department is seeking applicants for Entry and Lateral Police Officers. If you are interested in a career with us, visit http://www.cityofvancouver.us/police/page/careers.
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