BPD Volunteer Program
| Volunteer Coordinator: Sue Hayes | Phone: (503) 526-2562 |
The Volunteer Program was created to form a working partnership between citizens and the police to enhance communications and assist the Beaverton Police Department in the delivery of quality services. Citizen volunteers are recruited from various sources, including the Citizens Academy. They assist the agency in many ways, including:
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The program is not designed to have the volunteer replace professional staff, but is aimed at providing a supplementary and complementary role. Volunteers, when given appropriate training, can supplement present services and become a valuable addition to the Beaverton Police Department.
Volunteer Program Procedure »»
Volunteer Program Goals
- To provide the citizens of Beaverton an opportunity to give back and gain from their community; to break down barriers; and to open doors of communication between citizens and the police.
- To provide the police staff with a trained pool of volunteers to assist various departments in providing public police services.
- To provide the volunteer an opportunity for a positive meaningful experience with growth and knowledge.
Volunteer Program
Ongoing Projects
- Active Participation (Monthly Apartment Managers Meeting)
- Alarm Callback Program
- Car Seat Clinics
- Clerical Assistance
- Data Entry
- Community Policing Newsletter
- Department Tours
- HomeSafe Program
- Home Security Program
- ID Theft Victim Callback
- Phantom Car Deployment
- Runaway Checks
Special Projects
- Bicycle Safety Week
- Flood Assistance
- Gift Wrapping
- National Night Out
- Officer Application Process (Registration & Test Physical Agility Course Monitor)
- Traffic Safety Assistance (Radar and Clerical Support)
- Youth Peer Court
