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The Official Quarterly Newsletter of the
National Association Citizens On Patrol
Dedicated to Citizen Patrol Volunteers, their organizations,
Volunteer Coordinators and members of Law Enforcement
Issue 13
Spring - Summer 2005
CONTENTS
2
FEATURES
NACOP Fifth Annual Past Conference Review
Half a Decade and Still Growing Each Year
pages 10 - 15
NACOP Overview
3 President's Message
5 COP PSA Overview
6 All Points Bulletin
7 Tips for Recognition
16 Award Nominations
21 NACOP Store
22 NACOP Members List
23 How to Join Us!
Published quarterly by
National Association
Citizens On Patrol
Clearwater, Florida, Police Volunteer Patrol
Crime Prevention in the city on the sea
pages 18 - 19
First Ever Mid-Atlantic Regional C.O.P. Conference
Police and Sheriff's Volunteers from six states gather in Virginia
page 8 - 9
PLUS
Sixth Annual NACOP National Conference Preview
First Lady of California, Maria Shriver recognizes C.O.P.'s
The Citizen Patrol Store is Now Open for Business
Call for 2005 NACOP Award Nominations
Citizen Patrol Public Service Ad Ordering Information
page 17
page 4
page 21
page 16
page 5
P.O. Box 727
Corona, CA
92878-0727
Ph: 951-898-8551
Fax: 951-279-1915
www.nacop.org
Editor-In-Chief
Arthur Femister
Production Editor
Ms. Jill Femister
Suggestions and
comments regarding
this newsletter are
welcome.
Pictured above: Citizen Patrol Volunteers with the Clearwater, Florida, Police Department
gathered around one of their patrol vehicles in front of Police Headquarters.
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NACOP OVERVIEW
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The National Association Citizens On Patrol Corporate Status
A Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation registered and incorporated within the state of California organized to meet
the requirements of an IRS 501C3 tax exempt charitable organization.
Mission Statement
1) Support existing Citizen Patrol organizations with increased communications, education and training to further
increase their professionalism and efficiency, as well as assisting in recruitment and retention efforts.
2) Promote the use of Citizen Patrol organizations in areas where they are not currently used by educating the community
as to the many benefits such as reduced crime and cost savings.
3) Educate the public and media regarding the role of Citizen Patrol organizations and how they benefit the
community.
4) Ensure our staff is equipped with the skills necessary for the association to be managed professionally.
Long Term Goal
Provide Citizen Patrol organizations with the same level of recognition, awareness, and respect that other public safety
organizations have which will help to increase the volunteers pride.
Board of Directors
Arthur Femister
Arthur Femister, Chairman of the Board and Director
Ms. Helen Reardon, LASD, Retired, Member of the Board
Dr. John Bair, Member of the Board
Mrs. Amy Kingery, Member of the Board
Sgt. Darrell Hibbens, MCSD, Member of the Board
Officer Tom Carney, NMBPD, Member of the Board
Sgt. Cliff Weston, SBSD. retired, Honorary Director
Mike McAleavey
Executive Staff
Arthur Femister, President and Founder
Mike McAleavey, Vice President
Dr. John Bair, Secretary and Treasurer
Mrs. Jill Femister, Webmaster and Newsletter Editor
Helen Reardon
Amy Kingery
Tom Carney
Dr. John Bair
Sgt. Weston
Jill Femister
Nat i o na l A s s o c i ation Citizens on Patrol
Sgt. Hibbens
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the first edition for 2005
of "Eyes and Ears", the only published
newsletter in the nation dedicated
to Citizen Patrol Volunteers and the
Coordinators who support them!
We're excited to bring you this "Double
Bonus" edition covering our first and
second quarters as it has pages filled with
pictures and information from our fifth
annual, Citizen Patrol conference held
last September, 2004 and our first ever
Mid-Atlantic Citizen Patrol and Police
Volunteer Conference held in Manassas,
Virginia in October of 2004. Many of
you have been asking about this year's
conference date and we're happy to share
this with you in this edition as we're
only a few months away. Additionally,
we're seeking your nominations for
the "Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the
Year" , "Coordinator of the Year", and
"Citizen Patrol Medal of Valor" awards
along with other awards to recognize
the efforts of tremendous people. We're
looking forward to meeting with you at
this year's conference as it is sure to be
our best ever.
Finally, I want to take this opportunity
to recognize all the hard work and long
hours given by Citizen Patrol Volunteers
across America as our nation has seen
many pockets of unique weather patterns
causing hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding
and record heat waves. These conditions
can easily overwhelm our local law
enforcement agencies who rely on you,
the dedicated Volunteer, to assist with
duties that may otherwise go undone and
or require additional manpower.
Add to this the recent events seen in
London with a new wave of terror
bombings and one can see that now
more than ever, our nation needs the
support and assistance of its citizens to
help combat the threat of terrorism and
continue the fight against crime. We
hope our work will assist in these efforts
to help make our great nation a stronger
and safer place for all to live.
As always, we welcome any feedback and
look forward to hearing from you.
Until then, Be Safe, Be Seen, Be Heard
and Make a Difference!
Respectfully,
Arthur Femister
President and Founder
Coming Next Quarter
Profile of the Kitsap County Washington
Sheriff's Citizens Patrol
Coverage of the Sixth Annual NACOP Conference
"Look into the Mind of the Terrorist",
Part one of a three part series.
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In addition to founding the NACOP,
after a 22 year career in the Information
Technology sector, Mr. Femister
founded the Public Safety Volunteer
Institute to help train Volunteer
Coordinators on topics such as how
to recruit, manage, reward and retain
volunteers and travels the nation
conducting workshops. Prior to
that he served four years in the U.S.
Coast Guard conducting Search and
Rescue Missions and Law Enforcement
patrols. Mr. Femister has been an
active Citizen Patrol volunteer since
1997 and completed a Level II Reserve
Police Officer training course. He
also serves as an on-call Volunteer with
his local county Fire Department and
serves on his city's CERT, Community
Emergency Response Team.
Mr. Femister is recognized as an
expert in the area of Citizen Patrol
knowledge and has been featured on
TV, Radio and Newspapers. He has
received numerous awards for his
community service and is one of the
few civilian recipients of the IACP's,
International Association of Chiefs
of Police, "Presidents Coin" which
he received for his efforts with the
NACOP to reduce crime throughout
the nation.
Mr. Femister continues to serve and
patrol as an active Citizen Patrol
Volunteer and regulary donates 40
hours plus a month of his time to
various Public Safety organizations.
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California's First Lady Recognizes Citizen Patrol
Volunteers at Disaster Preparedness Event
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Pictured Above: First Lady Maria
Shriver on stage addressing the audience
Pictured Above from L to R: Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, First Lady Maria
Shriver and Actress Raven Symone
April 25, 2005, Pictured above, First Lady Maria Shriver with NACOP President Art Femister (blue suit) and members of
the Camarillo Police Citizens Patrol, El Monte Police VCAP's, Escondido Police Volunteers, Jurupa Valley Citizens Patrol,
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Volunteers on Patrol, Madera County Sheriff's Citizens Patrol, Norco Citizens Patrol, Palm
Springs Citizens Patrol, Simi Valley Police Citizens Patrol and the Thousand Oaks Police Volunteers in Policing unit.
Pictured
Left:
Madera
County Sheriff's Citizen
Patrol Volunteer's Ray and
Jean Mayhall with First Lady
Maria Shriver after receiving
public recognition for their
recent efforts while assisting
with evacuations during a
wildfire in their county that
according to Fire Officials
"their actions most likely
resulted in the saving of lives".
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Pi c t u re d
to the left:
California's
Service Corps
Partners Tower
highlighting
organizations
working with
the state as part
of their efforts.
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Citizen Patrol TV Public Service Ad
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John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted, Films First Ever Public Service
Ad for Citizens On Patrol to Help Expand their Use.
Pictured below are several still shots from the 30 second PSA produced by the National Association
Citizens On Patrol featuring various scenes used in the made for TV ad. The PSA was
produced to help increase recruitment efforts for C.O.P. groups and assist members of the
community in better understanding the role of Citizens Patrol Volunteers and organizations.
To view the PSA online, log on to www.nacop.org and click the link to the PSA.
PSA Ordering Information
To order your copy of the PSA, log onto www.nacop.org, click on the PSA link, review the ordering
information and download the request form. Please Complete the form with necessary agency signatures
and mail it back to the address listed on the form along with your check for $25.00 to cover cost of shipping
and handling. Please allow 30 - 45 days to receive your PSA kit as our staff is all volunteer and orders are
filled as time permits. Please Note, due to grant funding limitations, the PSA is only available in limited
quantities, one set per agency, and only to qualified volunteer organizations that are directly associated with a
law enforcement agency. Individuals may view the PSA online at no cost at www.nacop.org/coptvpsa.htm
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ALL POINTS BULLETIN
TIPS, FACTS, UPDATES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
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• Welcome our Newest Members to the National Association Citizens On Patrol:
This past quarter(s), Citizen Patrol groups from Satellite Beach, FL, Coral Gables, FL, Lantana, FL, Royal Palm
Beach, FL, Cocoa, FL, Midland, Texas and Lincoln Parish Sheriff's, LA joined our nationwide organization.
We welcome these new member organizations and appreciate their support.
• Citizen Patrol Volunteers Respond to Landslide Disaster:
On June 1, 2005, residents of Laguna Beach, California, were awakened to the sound of earth giving
way. More than 11 homes were destroyed as they slid down the mountain sides. Dozens of other
homes were damaged. The slide left behind scenes of broken to completely missing streets resulting
in many people being trapped. Thankfully the city has a dedicated team of Volunteers known as the
Laguna Beach Police Volunteers who responded to assist with road closures, traffic control, etc., which
allowed their Officers to respond to high priority calls in addition to their normal duties.
Our hats off to all the dedicated Volunteers of the Laguna Beach Police.
• Rancho Mirage, CA, COPS Expand Services:
The Rancho Mirage COPS helped organize and train the Mission Hills COPS, which is a gated community of 1,806 homes
within the city limits of Rancho Mirage. Even as a gated community, they were having security problems, especially in the
evenings. The unit patrols with two officers and one dispatcher when on patrol while sharing the same radio system. Because of
their success they are growing rapidly and expanding their hours of patrol.
• In Memory of Mr. Kenneth B. Sorensen, Carson City, NV, Sheriff's Department
Mr. Kenneth Sorensen, Volunteer Coordinator for the Carson City, NV, Sheriff's Department passed away on May 12, 2005.
Mr. Sorensen was a retired Lieutenant with the Menlo Park, CA, Police department for 31 years prior to becoming a Volunteer,
Volunteer Coordinator. He supervised the 25 Volunteers who make up the Carson City Sheriff’s Department Volunteers In
Policing program. “Ken was one of the most-liked volunteers that we have,” said Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong. “Not
only was he well liked, he was well respected throughout the department.” Additionally Mr. Sorensen received an “outstanding
volunteer” award for his volunteer work probing Medicare fraud. The award, one of 13 given nationally, is from the Department
of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging which was presented in Washington, D.C., from Nevada’s U.S. Senators
Harry Reid and John Ensign.
•
In Memory of Mr. Richard LeGendre, Norco, CA, Citizens Patrol
Mr. Richard LeGendre of the Norco Citizens Patrol tragically lost his life on Thursday, July 21, 2005, in an "off
duty" accident. Mr. LeGendre was an active member of the NCP since 1998 and considered a valued member
of the organization known for his hard work and dedication. Mr. LeGendre will be remembered by his fellow
NCP members for his great smile and wit. Mr. Legendre is survived by his two daughters and son and was laid
to rest at the Riverside, California, National Cemetery with full military honors on Friday, July 29, 2005.
• In Memory of Mr. Bud Campbell, Surprise, AZ, Citizens Patrol
On May 13, 2005, Bud Campbell, CP45, passed away after a valiant fight with cancer. Bud was one of the
original members of the Surprise Citizens Patrol and was considered by many to be one of the unit's most
dedicated members. Services were conducted on May 18, 2005, and were well attended by the Citizen
Patrol Honor Guard, as well as many Citizen Patrol members and Police Department personnel. He will
be greatly missed.
If you'd like to share noteworthy information about your Citizen Patrol group or a special Volunteer, please
forward your information to us for review and possible inclusion in a future edition of "Eyes and Ears".
Please e-mail your story, along with contact information, and any pictures to Art Femister, afemister@nacop.
org or you may fax, or mail it to us at the address listed on page one. We look forward to hearing from you!
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QUICK TIPS FOR RECOGNITION
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Recognizing your Volunteers is one of the Keys to success to retaining them for the long term. Pictured
above is a billboard in the City of Toledo, Ohio, stating "Where Volunteers Are Heroes" along with a
phone number to call for citizens interested in becoming a Toledo Police Volunteer.
Look around your community and if you see an unused billboard, contact the company and ask if they
would be willing to place a free ad for you, which is a tax deduction for them. If not, see if your city,
Police or Sheriff's department, Police Officers Association, Deputy Sheriff's Association or local service
clubs would be willing to sponsor a billboard ad recognizing your Volunteers. Imagine the surprise and
pride they'll feel when they look up and see their group's name in the sky.
Be sure to take a good photo of the billboard ad also so you can frame it in your station so the memories
and thoughts will last forever!
This "Quick Tip for Recognition" was brought to you by the the Public Safety Volunteer Institute. If you have
a "Quick Tip For Recognition" that you'd like to share with others, please forward them to us for review and
consideration in future editions of "Eyes and Ears".
Police and Sheriff 's Volunteer Coordinators gathered at the recent Portland, Oregon,
" How t o Re c r u i t , Ma n a g e , Re w a rd a n d Re t a i n yo u r L a w En f o rc e m e n t
Vo l u n t e e r s " w o r k s h o p p r e s e n t e d b y t h e Pu b l i c S a f e t y Vo l u n t e e r I n s t i t u t e .
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NACOP MID ALTANTIC CONFERENCE
HELD IN MANASSAS, VIRGINIA,October 23, 2004
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The following pictures are some of the vehicles and people at the Mid-Atlantic NACOP Conference
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NACOP MID ALTANTIC CONFERENCE
HELD IN MANASSAS, VIRGINIA,October 23, 2004
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The following pictures are some of the attendees at the Mid-Atlantic Citizens Patrol Conference
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NACOP 5th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 25, 2004
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The following pictures are some of the patrol vehicles at the 5th Annual National Citizens Patrol Conference
Pictured above: Best in Show Patrol Vehicle,
Surprise, Arizona, Police Citizens Patrol
Pictured above: Second Runner Up, Best in Show,
Cathedral City Police Citizens Patrol
Pictured above: Most Unique Patrol Vehicle,
El Monte Police 1957 Chevy Original Police Vehicle
San Bernardino Sheriff's Morongo Basin Citizens Patrol
"Mini" Gas Powered Patrol Vehicle look alike
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NACOP 5th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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The following pictures are some of the patrol vehicles at the 5th Annual National Citizens Patrol Conference
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NACOP 5th ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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The following pictures are some of the attendees at the 5th Annual National Citizens Patrol Conference
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The following pictures are some of the attendees at the 5th Annual National Citizens Patrol Conference
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The following pictures are of our Speakers and Presenters at the Fifth Annual NACOP Conference
Pictured above: Captain Rick Carr, Chief of Police
Services, City of Chino Hills welcomes the group.
Pictured Above: Mr. Adam Sutkus, Director, California
Service Corps, Volunteer Emergency Management
Mr. Wes McBride, Ret.Sgt. Los Angeles County Sheriff's
presented "Recognizing Gangs in our Communities"
Pictured Above: Deputy Chief Rod Hoops, San
Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Captain Steve DiGiovanna, Escondido, CA, Fire Dept.
presented "Wild Fire Safety Skills for C.O.P.'s"
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Mr. Rich Kinworthy, Southern California Edison,
presented on "Dealing with Down Power Line Safety"
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2005 NACOP Award Receipents
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Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year
Mr. Alfred Miranda
El Monte, CA, Police VCAP
Citizen Patrol Co- Coordinator of the Year
Sgt. Jack Wills, Retired
El Monte, CA, Police Department
Citizen Action Award Recipient,
Mr. Conrad Malson (center)
Presented by Sheriff Lee Baca (right)
Citizen Patrol Co- Coordinator of the Year
Deputy Rich McMillen
Josephine County, Oregon, Sheriff's
Citizen Patrol Medal of Valor Award
Mr. John Philome, North Miami Beach Police
Citizen Patrol Distinguished Service Award
Mr. Frank Sardo (accepted by Deputy Rissler)
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Call For 2005 Award Nominations
WANTED
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by the NACOP Board of Directors,
Nominations for the 2005
" Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year",
"Citizen Patrol Medal of Valor",
"Citizen Patrol Coordinator of the Year"
to be presented at the
Sixth Annual NACOP Conference
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Chino Valley Community Church
Chino Hills, Southern California
NACOP member organizations, please submit your
nominations for the above categories No Later Than
August 31, 2005 for consideration.
Remember, your nominee does not have to be present to receive this award.
All NACOP Member submissions will be given due consideration.
Coordinators, this is your chance to let your Volunteers know you care!
Volunteers, this is your chance to show your appreciation for your Coordinator!
Submit your one page nominations to:
Art Femister by e-mail at: afemister@nacop.org OR
by Fax at 951-279-1915 OR mail to NACOP, P.O. Box 727, Corona, CA, 92878-0727
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2005 Sixth Annual NACOP Conference Preview
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Upcoming Sixth Annual NACOP National
Citizens On Patrol Conference Agenda
Saturday, October 1, 2005, Chino Valley Community Church Center, Chino Hills, CA
7:30 - 9:00
Pre-registered attendees check in. Citizen Patrol vehicles park in special area for judging and
viewing.
9:00 - 9:30
Opening remarks and Agenda Review, Video Tribute to our Troops in Iraq,
Colors presented by the El Monte Police VCAP Honor Guard
9:30 - 10:00
Keynote Speaker to be announced
10:00 - 10:30
“Citizen Patrol Volunteer of the Year” Award Presentation, "Citizen Patrol Coordinator of the
Year” Award Presentation, Special Awards Presentation of the “Citizen Action Award”
10:30 - 10:45
BREAK
10:45 - 11:45
“Identity Theft, What it is and How to Protect Yourself and Others”,
11:45 - 1:30
Lunch and Networking Time. This special period will be used for attendees to eat lunch and meet
with others from throughout California and beyond, take pictures and view the many C.O.P.
Patrol Cars onsite from various groups.
Lunch is available for purchase at the many fast food and sit down restaurants in the immediate
area, within one mile of the conference OR you may bring your own as tables and chairs will be
set up outside during lunch time. Sodas and water will be available throughout the day onsite.
1:30 - 2:00
Awards Presentation: “Best in Show Patrol Vehicle”, “First Runner Up”, “Second Runner Up”,
“Furthest Traveled to the Conference”, “Furthest Driven Patrol Car”, “Most Unique Vehicle”,
“Most Attended COP Group at the Conference”, and others to be announced.
2:00 - 3:00
“Looking into the Mind of a Terrorist”,
Speaker: Psychologist Dr. Steve Sclan with practices in New York and Miami, Florida
3:00 - 3:15
Break
3:15 - 4:15
“Meth Lab Detection, Recognition, and Hazards”,
Speaker: Deputy Mike Richardson, Member of the California Meth Task Force
4:15 pm
End of Conference
4:30 pm
Patrol Vehicles stage for a caravan on the 71 freeway to be video taped for event submission to
the Guiness Book of World Records. We need to beat the 69 COP vehicles from the 2004
Miami, Florida Conference Caravan, Be Sure To Bring All Your Patrol Cars!!!
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NACOP MEMBER PROFILE:
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, POLICE VOLUNTEER PATROL
Organization Snapshot
Clearwater Citizens Patrol
Year Started: 1998
Number of Members: 76
City Population: 110,000
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A discussion with Officer Carol Schmidt, Volunteer Patrol Coordinator
for the Clearwater Police Department.
By Arthur Femister
Website:
www.clearwaterpolice.org/volunteer
Provide an overview of your community,
where the C.O.P. group operates (population,
size, etc)
The city of Clearwater is approximately 25.3
square miles with a population of about
110,000 permanent residents not counting our
tourist population. We have a large beach area
along with the mainland.
Who started the C.O.P organization and
why?
The Chief started the program by having his
personnel organize it and recruit the volunteers.
He wanted to have more enforcement with the
handicap parking and the beach community
wanted more police. Unable to give them more
police, he started the volunteer program in
1998.
How many people were initially involved and
what did the organization look like then?
There were approximately ten volunteers, three
handicap parking enforcement volunteers and
seven Sand Key beach volunteers.
What were your initial goals, crime reduction
only, assist law enforcement with traffic, etc.
Initially, they were looking at extra security and
traffic enforcement with the handicap parking.
What types of challenges did you face initially
and what are they now if any?
I took over the program in 2000 and was
challenged with starting all over, making policy,
learning how other agencies ran their programs,
obtaining volunteers, interviewing them,
placing them in positions of need around the
department, starting new functions, i.e., Park
Patrol, training the volunteers, background
checks, uniforms, vehicles, budget, just
everything.
Pictured above; Members of the Clearwater Police Volunteer Patrol gather around
their "Off Road" vehicles used to patrol the beaches and parks.
If you have patrol cars, what was your first We wear the same uniforms as the officers, only
patrol car, (make, model, condition, etc.)
white shirts instead of dark blue. The volunteers
can wear long or short pants with the short
Before I was involved, the volunteers used their sleeved shirts. The dress (Class “A”) uniform
own vehicles. When I took over, the first vehicle is a long sleeved shirt, tie, and long pants. Our
was a brand new Silverado pickup truck.
Trail Patrol wears the polo shirts.
What does your Citizen Patrol car fleet look How many Citizen Patrol volunteers do you
like now, how many cars, what type, etc.
actively have now?
We have five vehicles. A mini van and four We have 76 Volunteers at this time.
small pickup trucks. The Silverado went to
another department.
What type of equipment do your members
carry? Flashlights? Cuffs? Pepper Spray? etc.
What type of uniforms do you have? Polo
shirts? Sheriffs uniforms? Combination?
The volunteers that are traffic trained have flash
lights, traffic vests and whistles.
Where is your Citizen Patrol office located?
Our office is located at the Main Police Station
How do you communicate between cars,
volunteers and Law Enforcement? Cell
phones, radios?
October 22, 2004, President Bush meets with
Clearwater Police Volunteer Chip Collins
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All the volunteers are on the same radio system
as the officers. They are given their own call
number and go through dispatch.
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NACOP MEMBER PROFILE:
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, POLICE VOLUNTEER PATROL
How do you dispatch Citizen Patrol
volunteers to accident scenes or calls for LE
assistance?
Dispatch will call them on the radio. They
have radios that they carry and also one in the
vehicle.
What type on initial training do Citizen
Patrol volunteers get and is there any ongoing
training?
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What were your most current year’s statistics
such as amount of miles patrolled, total hours
volunteered by all members, drop in crime
rate due to C.O.P., specific crimes stopped in
progress or caught?
For the year 2003, we logged 12,789 hours,
three in progress crimes and caught a suspect.
What is your number one ongoing challenge,
assuming you have one?
Pictured above,
Clearwater Police
Volunteers on Bike Patrol assisting a resident.
All volunteers go through a basic training in the
evenings for a week. After that they will have
specialized training depending on where they
want to volunteer, i.e. Beach Patrol requires
training with the ATV, Trail Patrol requires
training with the bicycle.
I feel my biggest challenge is that I do not have
enough time in the day to accomplish all that
I would like to.
Do you offer any Special Services to the
public or LE such as fingerprinting, vacation
checks, traffic control, crime scene control,
stolen car checks, etc?
We receive most our members through citizen Wherever we can assist, our Volunteers are willing
police academies and by word of mouth. Turn to help in any way we can.
over rate is low. I have averaged 76 members
Has any Citizen Patrol member ever been
for the last year and a half.
injured while performing their duties?
How do you rate the overall acceptance of
your C.P. group with the public and LE Yes, we had one volunteer tip the ATV over and
another volunteer stayed out in the heat too long.
department?
Both recovered and continue to volunteer their
It was difficult in the beginning. The public did time.
not know who they were and the officers did
not want them around. After the volunteers How do you motivate, recognize and reward
had an opportunity to show what they can your Citizen Patrol Volunteers?
do, both the public and the officers were more
accepting. Now the officers are on the radio I think our positive agency attitude helps a
lot, in addition to letting them pick different
asking for volunteers!
functions they want to participate in. We provide
If you could wave a “magic wand” and get them “give aways” from local conventions that
whatever you wanted for your Citizen Patrol they volunteer for, etc. Once a year we have a
recognition luncheon and each person receives a
group, what one thing would you ask for?
gift for volunteering.
More recognition and respect throughout the
community for the volunteers.
Yes, our volunteers go to special events and
fingerprint children, install child seats, operate
a robotronic bear and teach about seat belts.
Our Park Patrols are trained for traffic control
and our Quick Response Team (QRT) can be
called out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for
situations that require personnel at a scene
for an extended time, i.e., Traffic Fatality
Accidents, Crime scenes, etc.
What are the qualifications to become a
Citizen Patrol member and what type of
background check do applicants go through?
Our volunteers must be at least 21 years of age,
never been arrested for a felony, and willing
to commit to the program. We do Criminal
History, Fingerprints/FBI, Sexual Predator,
Drivers License, Warrants and Local checks.
What special events do you provide support
How do you recruit new members and what for such as High School football games, Fairs,
Graduations, traffic control , etc?
is your average turn over of members?
What are the most common issues/problems
you face (if you wish to discuss this)?
As we are growing larger, common issues are
the budget, vehicles and personnel.
What is your annual operating budget in
dollars, assuming you have one?
Our annual operating budget is approximately
Pictured above, Clearwater PoliceVolunteers $25,000
assist Officers by securing a crime scene
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Most Significant Event
Our Volunteers are so valued in so many
different ways it is hard to pick just one
event that would be considered the
"Most Significant Event". They have been
involved in catching criminals in the act
and reporting them to Officers for arrest,
identifying DUI’s and what we don’t see
is due in part to the fact that crime is
deterred by the presence of the volunteer
patrols.
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Public Safety Volunteer Institute, P.O. Box 727, Corona, CA, 92878-0727
Office: 951-279-6893 Fax: 951-279-1915
Learn How to Improve and or Fund Your Citizens
Patrol and/or Volunteer Organization by Attending:
Two-Day Workshops being held across the nation in 2005;
"How to Recruit, Manage, Reward and Retain Your Volunteers"
and/or One Day Workshops
"Fundraising and Grants for Your Volunteer Organization"
The only workshops of their kind in the nation for Police and Sheriff's taught
by working experts who do what they teach! Come see why hundreds of Police
and Sheriffs' Agencies from over 35 states have attended this workshop.
NACOP members, mention this ad and receive a
10% discount on workshop fees.
To learn more, call 951-279-6893
Or log onto: www.psvi.org for workshop schedules
or to learn about scheduling a workshop at your agency.
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The National Association Citizens On Patrol is pleased to offer the Association T-Shirts, Pins, and Decals for sale. All
proceeds from the sales of these items will go directly to the NACOP and help support the organization.
T-Shirt
T-Shirts are 100%
cotton and are available
in size Small, Medium,
Large, and Extra-Large
for $12.00 each.
Size XXL is also
available for $15.00
each.
T-Shirt Back (Left)
T-Sirt Front (Above)
Lapel Pin (left) $5.00
Decal (right) $2.00
Add $1.00 for
shipping and handling
No shipping and
handling charge for
Decals
Item
T-Shirt (size small, medium, large, extra-large)
T-Shirt (size XXL)
Lapel Pin
Decal
Order Form
Quantity
Size
Add $3.00 per shirt for
shipping and handling.
Unit Price
Total Price
Shipping and Handling
Total
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email Address:
Send order form and check or money order to: NACOP, P.O. Box 727, Corona, CA 92878-0727
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MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
Alabama
Chelsea, Alabama
Arizona
Chino Valley, Arizona
Surprise, Arizona
California
Bell Gardens Police Volunteers
Brea Police Community Action Patrol
Camarillo Citizens Patrol
Calimesa Citizens Patrol
Cathedral City Police Citizens Patrol
Colton Police Citizen Volunteers
Covina Police Citizen Volunteers
Dinuba Police Community Volunteers
El Monte Police Volunteers Caring and Patrolling
Escondido Police Volunteers
Fullerton Police Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol
Humboldt County Sheriff's Citizens On Patrol
Jurupa Valley Citizens Patrol
LA County Sheriff’s Santa Clarita Station
La Palma Police Department Volunteers in Policing
Long Beach Police Volunteers
Madera County Sheriffs Citizens Patrol
Monterey Park Citizens Patrol
Moorpark Citizen’s Patrol
Montclair Citizens Patrol
Norco Citizens Patrol
Palm Springs Police Citizens Patrol
Palm Desert Citizens Patrol
Perris Citizens Patrol
Pleasanton Police Department Volunteers
Quail Valley Community Crime Watch
Rancho Mirage Citizens Patrol
Riverside Police Citizens Patrol
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Citizens Volunteers
Santa Paula Police Citizens Patrol
Thousand Oaks Police, Volunteers In Policing
Twentynine Palms SBSD Citizens Patrol
Whitter Police Volunteers
Delaware
Ocean View Police, Citizen Auxiliary Patrol
Florida
Clearwater Police Volunteers
Cocoa Police Volunteer Citizen Observer Patrol
Coral Gables Citizen's Mobile Patrol
Indian River County Citizens Patrol
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Florida (continued)
Lantana Citizens on Patrol
North Miami Beach Police Citizens Patrol
Okeechobee County Sheriff Citizens Observer Patrol
Orange County Sheriff's Community Volunteer Patrol
Palm Beach County Citizens Patrol
Royal Palm beach Volunteer Community Service Unit
Sanford Police Department Citizens On Patrol
Satellite Beach Police Volunteers
Idaho
Mountain Home Police Citizens On Patrol
Iowa
Red Oak, Iowa, Red Oak Citizens Patrol
New Jersey
Ocean Grove Citizens Patrol
New York
114th Precinct Citizen Observer Patrol
North Carolina
Kinston Police Volunteers
Louisina
Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Citizen Observer Patrol
Ohio
Mount Vernon Citizen Patrol
Oregon
Josephine County Sheriff's Office Volunteers
Texas
Frisco Police Department Citizens On Patrol
McKinley Citizens Patrol
Midland Citizens Patrol
Odessa Citizens Patrol
Virginia
Bedford County Cheriff Office Volunteers/CPAAA
Leesburg Citizen Support Team
Purcellville Citizen Support Team
Washington
Kitsap County Citizens Patrol
Spokanne C.O.P.'s
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Member Organizations of the National Association Citizens On Patrol
receive the following benefits, services, and products:
• Nationwide Professional status for your Citizen Patrol Organization;
• Personalized Web Site and domain name for each member organization (www.nacop.org/your
name) available for viewing by over 180 million people. Professionally maintained and updated.
Monitored 24 hours a day, 365 days a year;
• Ability to nominate your Citizen Patrol Volutneer(s) for annual "Citizen Patrol Volunteer of
the Year" and or "Citizen Patrol Medal of Valor" awards presented at our annual conference.
• Quarterly Newsletters for members with helpful information and articles;
• Receive Free Monthly e-mail Updates of Citizen Patrol News Stories Around the World;
• Free access to our Video Training Library of Past Conference Informational Sessions;
• NACOP member window decals;
• Discounts to annual NACOP National Citizen Patrol conference;
• Discounts on products and services.
Annual Membership Fees for Organizations and Individuals
1-25 members
26-50 members
$125.00
51-75 members $225.00
$175.00
76-100 members $275.00
$50.00 per year for each additional 25
Individual Membership Fee
$25.00 per year - (does not include web site or Video Training Library)
Law Enforcement Coordinators and Chief of Police/Station Commanders are included free with each C.O.P. groups membership.
Special Savings Offers
Prepay the First Two Years and Receive the Third Year Free
And Or
NEW! Help Us Acheive Our Goal of having NACOP Member groups in All 50 States,
if Your Group is the First in it's State, Pay for One Year & Receive the Second Year Free!
For a small average investment of just $5.00 per volunteer per year you can join us and the thousands of Citizen
Patrol volunteers in our membership. Show your Citizen Patrol Volunteers you care and let your Organization,
City, and Department benefit from the status, recognition, and services we deliver. Together, we can and will make
a difference!
Log onto to www.nacop.org and Click On "Join Us" to download a membership application today!
The National Association Citizens on Patrol does not endorse or represent any individual Citizen Patrol members or groups.
Further, we do not endorse or represent any political activities, candidates, or specific law enforcement departments.
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Check out the People and Programs Making a Difference and
Protecting our Communities and Homeland All Across America!
Mark Your Calendars for October 1, 2005,
for the Sixth Annual NACOP Conference!
Pictured above, California's First Lady, Maria Shriver, along with NACOP President Art Femister, joining various Citizen Patrol
groups from throughout California at the states Disaster Preparedness campaign kick off on April 25th in Southern California.
The event was the start of a year long campaign to encourage California residents to "Be Responsible, Be Prepared and Be Ready"
for natural disasters. Citizen Patrol Volunteers from the Madera County Sheriff's were also recognized for recent efforts.