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Citizen Corps
Volunteer Opportunities

Main Phone: (775) 328-8727

Jeanie Knowles jknowles@washoecounty.us

Citizen involvement makes our community safer and stronger. There are six volunteers programs overseen by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. These programs are briefly described below; click on the link for more information.

CITIZEN’S ACADEMY

This free training program is open to residents of Washoe County and provides a broad overview of law enforcement in Reno/Sparks and throughout Washoe County. The Citizen’s Academy training is coordinated through the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division in partnership with Reno Police Department and Sparks Police Department. For more information click the link above or call 328-8727.

SHERIFF’S MOBILE AUXILLIARY RESPONSE TEAM (S.M.A.R.T)

The Sheriff Mobile Auxiliary Response Team, Inc. was formed to allow Citizen’s Academy graduates to continue volunteering. This team conducts park checks, visits seniors who are considered "shut ins", gives Command Post support at special events, does electronic fingerprints for children, assists at the Victim Impact Panel, and performs clerical support for the Sheriff's Office. For more information click the link above or call 328-8727 or 328-2866.

CITIZEN’S HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL (CHSC)

The Citizen's Homeland Security Council began as a call for community participation in order to alert our community to the possibility of a terrorist event or natural disaster. Council volunteers are trained recognize and to understand what would be considered a terrorist threat as well as what to do should an attack occur. These trained eyes and ears make our community safer and more secure. For more information call 328-8727 or 328-2866.

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a program that helps educate citizens about hazards they may face and trains them in lifesaving skills. Volunteers are trained in disaster preparedness, fire safety, emergency medical, search and rescue, incident command structure, disaster psychology and terrorism.  CERT volunteers provide all hazards response under the guidance of professional first responders. For more information call 328-8727 or 328-2866.

AVIATION SECURITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (ASVP)

The Aviation Security Volunteer Program (ASVP) is a joint effort between the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Police. ASVP volunteers are Citizen's Homeland Security Council (CHSC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers who have completed additional training to provide support to airport police during heightened alerts and special security initiatives.

RAIL AUXULIARY TEAM (The RAT Patrol)

The Rail Auxiliary Team was created to provide a trained force familiar with rail operations to act as additional eyes and ears for law enforcement and the community.  They report suspicious activities as well as any hazards that might interfere with safe railway operation.

For training schedules and information, contact the CCP Coordinator at (775) 328-8727 or (775) 328-2866.

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