The Citizens On
Patrol are a trained group of volunteers who have completed the Des
Plaines Police Department Citizens Police Academy. Graduates are
invited to apply for the program, undergo a thorough review process,
and, if selected, complete additional training to become a member.
These members then attend ongoing training, which includes police
vehicle operation, radio use and protocol, and patrol tactics and
perimeter patrol.
As members of the unit, these residents patrol the streets of Des
Plaines, functioning as another set of eyes and ears for the police
department. They perform non-emergency duties, which keep trained
and sworn police officers on the street available to respond to
calls of a more serious nature.
Sample duties include:
For more information on the Citizens on Patrol contact Bruce
Ahlmann at 847-391-5400, ext. 1481.
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