THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Mt. SAC Launches New Volunteer Public Safety Program
WALNUT, Calif.—Mt. San Antonio College’s Public Safety Department is currently recruiting community members to join its newly created Citizens’ Auxiliary Volunteer Program.The program will allow volunteers to work “hand-in-hand" with public safety officers to enhance the safety environment upon the campus and surrounding community.
“Citizens’ Auxiliary Volunteer Programs allow enforcement agencies and officers to focus on policing and enforcement functions,” said Public Safety Director Mark DiMaggio. “They provide those extra pairs of eyes and ears to help us ensure a safer campus environment.”
To participate in the program, volunteers must be 18 years or older and willing to dedicate 12 hours a month during the year. Volunteers are also required to attend quarterly meetings. Prior to serving, participants will receive field and in-service training as part of the program’s academy.
Bilingual volunteers are particularly needed to provide translation services.
DiMaggio said program participating allows volunteers to learn about Mt. SAC’s public safety operations as well as the justice system.
“This program is great for Administration of Justice students to ride along and understand potential work,” he added. “They can use it as a stepping stone as well as a way to gain community service hours.”
For more program information, contact Officer Alex Villegas at (909) 274-4555 or via e-mail at askpublicsafety.mtsac.edu.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2011