Volunteer Programs

The Moreno Valley Police department has five volunteer programs:

• Anti-Graffiti Patrol
• Citizen's Patrol Unit
• Police Explorer Program
• Reserve Officer's Program
• Station Volunteers

Anti Graffiti Patrol

Coordinator: Officer Michael June

Through the academy, the MVPD trains citizen volunteers to assist in surveillance, reporting and apprehension of graffiti vandals. The anti-graffiti patrols are done in detective vehicles in civilian clothes. They are trained to patrol target areas, report graffiti crimes and any other crimes that are committed.

Or call 951-486-6718 or e-mail:
MJune@riversidesheriff.org

Citizen's Patrol Unit

Coordinator: Officer Richard Hutson

The citizens patrol unit conducts high visibility uniformed patrols, in marked police units, acting as a deterrent to crime. The volunteers are trained in laws of arrest, traffic control, identification of gang members, crime scene management, recognition of DUI drivers, identification of graffiti and proper radio traffic while communicating with police personnel.

Here are some of their duties and events they participate in:

• Traffic Control and Direction
• Vacation Checks
• Special Events (Air Fest, July 4th festivities, traffic check points)
• Neighborhood Watch Presentations
• Crime Scene Control
• Handicapped Parking Enforcement
• High School Football Games
• Neighborhood Enhancement Program
• Illegal Dumping Programs
• Various Parades
• Halloween and Holiday Patrols

For more information call 951.486.6715 or email rhutson@riversidesheriff.org

 
Officer Richard Hutson

Police Explorer Program

Coordinator: Officer Brian Nelson

The MVPD also offers a Police Explorer program for the youth of Moreno Valley. The basic requirement for applying is be at least fourteen and a half years of age and no older than twenty years of age.

The program provides experience in the law enforcement field and teaches responsibility while developing leadership qualities. The explorers are active in various community functions and assist different units within the MVPD.

The Explorers meet every Wednesday night at 7 pm at the Moreno Valley Police Station.

For more information call 951-486-6716 or e-mail:
BCNELSON@riversidesheriff.org

Reserve Officers Program

Coordinator: Sgt. John Del Valle

This program is for those who have an interest in being a Volunteer Officer. Reserve Officers assist in patrolling the city, handling calls for service and are actually sworn personnel. There are three levels of training, which dictate the level of responsibility for this position.

For more information, call 951.486.6700

Station Volunteers

Coordinator: Officer Brian Nelson

Station volunteers assist various entities at the MVPD station. Some help the investigations unit with filing, tracking of offenders and putting together "mug shot" folders. Other volunteers assist Logistics with the issuing of equipment, the maintenance of vehicles and cleaning weapons. Other station volunteers assist the Business Office with data inputting, fingerprinting and filing.

For more information call 951-486-6716 or e-mail:
BCNELSON@riversidesheriff.org

Also-of-Interest

- Station Volunteer of the year