Laguna Beach Police Department

Volunteers in Police Service
Citizens on Patrol in Laguna Beach

Dedication of the New Volunteer Car by Chief Sellers in May 2007 to a Happy Group of Volunteers!

Graduates of the Laguna Beach Police Department’s Citizen’s Academy are eligible to participate in the Citizens on Patrol Program. This program for volunteers provides opportunities to supplement the Police Departments manpower by patrolling in the Volunteer Police Car, Police bikes, and Foot in the Downtown area.

The Police Volunteers are an extra set of eyes and ears for the officers who:

Learn the radio codes.
Issue parking cites for problem violations.
Interact with the public as an ambassador to the department.
Provide Vacation Home Checks for residents.

Many of our volunteers enjoy the challenges of patrol but others have learned skills that make them a valuable resource. Several volunteers have advanced their training to become reserve officers. Another member is training in CSI photography. Volunteer Members have worked in almost every section of the department from Records, to Property, to Investigations.

New Volunteers Being Sworn in by City Clerk Martha Anderson after completion of Citizen’s Academy and Additional Volunteer Training

Volunteers with Recognition and Rewards for hours of service.

Our Volunteer’s give back to the community through the hours they volunteer, and in the process they gain valuable insight into our community’s law enforcement system. They are a very active group with ages ranging from 35 to over 80. Many lasting friendships have been developed within the group that adds to the satisfaction with a job well done.

Participation in the Police Department’s Citizens Academy gives citizens a unique look at law enforcement. We hope you find this interesting and will consider learning more. Completing the Academy is a first step. After graduating from the Citizen's Academy, you can fill out an application and be considered to become a part of this community minded service group.

The Volunteers in Police Service is an extremely exciting opportunity to work closely with the men and women who serve this community while wearing the badge!