Police Volunteers

Police Volunteers are caring, well-trained volunteers who donate their time and energy to support the Hopewell Police Department in its mission to prevent crime, provide services, and create a safer environment for the City of Hopewell.

WHAT DO THE POLICE VOLUNTEERS DO?

Police Volunteers undertake duties assigned to them by the Hopewell Police Department.

Some examples:

• Free training
• Escort funeral processions
• Deploy and maintain Hopewell’s Mobile Command Center.
• Assist in traffic control and special events:
  • Crime Walk police-volunteer-mission
  • Wounded Warriors Ride
  • National Night Out
  • 5k Run
  • Homecoming Parade
  • Christmas Parade
  • Other Special Events
• Assist in training & role playing new applicants at Crater Criminal Justice Academy
• Interacting with the Public:
  • Bike Rodeo
  • Hooray for Hopewell
• Carry out other INTERESTING assignments.

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A POLICE VOLUNTEER?

• Have the desire to serve the Hopewell community and support the mission of the Hopewell Police Department.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Have no felony convictions or warrants for arrest.
• Be physically able to participate.
• Be available to donate at least 8 hours of volunteer’s hours a month.

If interested, please complete the online application and contact:
George Baker @ 895-4724 or Leanne Eckstein @ 458-9534