Citizens on Patrol

Address
199 N. Hangar Way
San Bernardino, California 92415

Phone:
(909) 252-4100

Become A Volunteer

To apply, fill out the Sheriff’s Volunteer Application Form, then take the completed application to your local station or email it to the email address listed on the application.

Citizen Volunteer Units are utilized throughout the county to assist the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in meeting law enforcement objectives during the normal course of operation as well as times of disasters and emergencies. The program encourages community support and understanding of law enforcement through involvement in volunteer units such as Citizen on Patrol, Equestrian on Patrol and many administrative, specialized and support functions.

The qualifications to become a Citizen Volunteer member are:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be a legal U.S. resident
Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
Pass an oral interview
Pass a background investigation

Monthly business meeting
Minimum one monthly training session (mandatory attendance at training)
Donate a minimum of 8 hours per month (averaged quarterly)
Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification
Attend the Citizen Volunteer Academy training course

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9 1 event, 9 2026-02-09 Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) **CANCELLED Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) **CANCELLED February 9 @ 8:00 am – February 13 @ 5:00 pm Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) **CANCELLED This course meets the basic instructional skills training requirement to teach in the P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course and for the Academy Instructor Certificate Program. Students will gain facilitation skills and… $298	10 1 event, 10 2026-02-09 Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) **CANCELLED	11 1 event, 11 2026-02-09 Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) **CANCELLED	12 1 event, 12 2026-02-09 Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) **CANCELLED	13 1 event, 13 2026-02-09 Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC) **CANCELLED	14 0 events, 14	15 0 events, 15
16 0 events, 16	17 2 events, 17 2026-02-17 Motorcycle Gang Update Motorcycle Gang Update February 17 Motorcycle Gang Update This course is designed to provide patrol-level, sworn personnel with the competence and knowledge to safely conduct enforcement and investigative stops on suspected or known outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) members.… $125 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Motorcycle Gang Update February 17 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Motorcycle Gang Update This course is designed to provide patrol-level, sworn personnel with the competence and knowledge to safely conduct enforcement and investigative stops on suspected or known outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) members.… $125	18 0 events, 18	19 0 events, 19	20 0 events, 20	21 0 events, 21	22 0 events, 22
23 2 events, 23 2026-02-23 Civilian Supervisory Course Civilian Supervisory Course February 23 @ 8:00 am – March 6 @ 5:00 pm Civilian Supervisory Course POST standardized curriculum introduces supervisors to the role, responsibilities, and resources available for their position. This course is POST certified and is taught in a facilitated format to encourage leadership… $264 2026-02-23 Radar and Lidar Operator Radar and Lidar Operator February 23 @ 8:00 am – February 26 @ 5:00 pm Radar and Lidar Operator PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE TWO SEPERATE POST ACCREDITED COURSES, THEY ARE OFFERED AT SBCSD AOT THE SAME WEEK, FEB 23-25th FOR RADAR AND FEB 26th FOR LIDAR. IF YOU’D LIKE… $500	24 2 events, 24 2026-02-23 Civilian Supervisory Course 2026-02-23 Radar and Lidar Operator	25 2 events, 25 2026-02-23 Civilian Supervisory Course 2026-02-23 Radar and Lidar Operator	26 2 events, 26 2026-02-23 Civilian Supervisory Course 2026-02-23 Radar and Lidar Operator	27 1 event, 27 2026-02-23 Civilian Supervisory Course	28 1 event, 28 2026-02-23 Civilian Supervisory Course