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Policy Delano Police Department
339 Delano PD Policy Manual
Volunteer Program
339.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
It is the policy of this department to use qualified volunteers for specified tasks and duties in order
to create efficiencies for the Department and improve services to the community. Volunteers are
intended to supplement and support, rather than supplant, sworn officers and civilian personnel.
Volunteers can be an important part of any organization and are proven to be a valuable asset
to law enforcement agencies. Volunteers help to increase departmental responsiveness, delivery
of services and information input, and provide new program opportunities. In addition, volunteers
bring new skills and expertise to the Department and prompt new enthusiasm.
339.1.1 DEFINITION OF VOLUNTEER
An individual who performs a service for the Department without promise, expectation or receipt of
compensation for services rendered. This may include unpaid chaplains, unpaid reserve officers,
interns, persons providing administrative support and youth involved in a law enforcement Explorer
Post, among others.
339.2 VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
339.2.1 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
The Volunteer Coordinator shall be appointed by the Administration Division Commander. The
function of the Volunteer Coordinator is to provide a central coordinating point for effective
volunteer management within the Department, and to direct and assist staff and volunteer efforts
to jointly provide more productive services. The Volunteer Coordinator should work with other
Department staff on an ongoing basis to assist in the development and implementation of
volunteer-staffed positions.
The Volunteer Coordinator, or his/her designee, shall be responsible for the following:
(a) Recruiting, selecting and training qualified volunteers for various positions.
(b) Facilitating the implementation of new volunteer activities and assignments.
(c) Maintaining records for each volunteer.
(d) Tracking and evaluating the contribution of volunteers.
(e) Maintaining the volunteer handbook and outlining expectations, policies and
responsibilities for all volunteers.
(f) Maintaining a record of volunteer schedules and work hours.
(g) Completion and dissemination as appropriate of all necessary paperwork and
information.
(h) Planning periodic recognition events.
(i) Administering discipline when warranted.
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