Crime & Safety
Gwinnett Police Initiate Civilian Volunteer Program
Gwinnett Police Department is looking for 100 volunteers for program by the end of 2011.
The Gwinnett County Police Department has just initiated a new civilian volunteer program. This program will give the Gwinnett community a great opportunity to be involved with the police department. Individuals volunteering with this program will receive free training, contribute to the community and build their resumes at the same time.
Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas:
- Animal shelter
- Role playing for police training exercises
- Citizen’s Police Academy
- Community Emergency Response Team
- Office assistance
- Special Events
- Landscaping
Individuals interested in volunteering should be at least 18 years of age and will need to pass a background check. The police department is asking volunteers to make a commitment of one year with a minimum of 24 hours of volunteer service. More time will be available if desired.
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Currently there are 31 active volunteers in this program, and the department’s goal for 2011 is to have 100 volunteers active by year’s end. Gwinnett County is hoping to reach a goal of 1,000,000 volunteer hours for the year.
For more information and to volunteer contact Sgt.Christina Schiralli at 770-513-5506 or via email atpolicevolunteers@gwinnettcounty.com.
