Citizens on Patrol
Address
199 N. Hangar Way
San Bernardino, California 92415
Phone:
(909) 252-4100
Become A Volunteer
Click on become a Volunteer. Take the completed application to your local station or save it, then email it to the email address 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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Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Course teaches current DUI and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) materials and curriculum established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the IACP. Course meets prerequisites for ARIDE…
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Civil Procedures
Civil Procedures
This 4- hour course is designed to train law enforcement personnel on how to deal with the complexities of civil matters. We will discuss common civil issues encountered by law…
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Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)
Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)
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…
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Traffic Collision Investigation, Basic
Traffic Collision Investigation, Basic
This 40-hours course provides accident investigation from on-the-scene procedures to follow up and practical application of how to use report forms and accident investigation terminology together with the study of…
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Drug Influence Recognition
Drug Influence Recognition
This course provides training and skills to assist the patrol officer with the identification and investigation of persons under the influence of drugs and current drug trends. “Click for…
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Speed from Crush: Traffic Collision Investigation – Vehicle Dynamics
Speed from Crush: Traffic Collision Investigation – Vehicle Dynamics
“Speed from Crush” builds on collision reconstruction training. Students will determine the speed of vehicles based on damage. Students will be introduced to the principles of the A, B, &…
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