San Diego County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Senior Volunteers a Valuable Asset in Times of Economic Stress
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Findings 2 findings
F01
Use of senior volunteer patrol personnel allows sworn officers to spend more time performing public safety-related tasks. Fact: The value of the services provided by senior volunteer patrols is estimated by the law enforcement agencies administering them to be $11,147,179 during the period studied. Fact: The cost of providing senior volunteer patrol services is estimated by the law enforcement agencies involved to be $2,291,221 during the period studied.
F02
Senior volunteer patrol programs are a valuable asset to the community. COMMENDATION The citizens who volunteer through the senior volunteer patrol programs are dedicated, civic- minded people who have the time and the desire to make their communities better places. The Grand Jury commends them for their hard work and contributions to their communities. In addition, the law enforcement agencies that organize and administer these programs are also to be congratulated for having the foresight to recognize the value senior volunteers add to the law enforcement equation.
Recommendations 2
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14-37Page 3Continue senior volunteer programs already in place, expanding them
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14-38Page 3Consider instituting a senior volunteer program in its jurisdiction.
Commendations 1
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CM1The citizens who volunteer through the senior volunteer patrol programs are dedicated, civic- minded people who have the time and the desire to make their communities better places. The Grand Jury commends them for their hard work and contributions to their communities. In addition, the law enforcement agencies that organize and administer these programs are also to be congratulated for having the foresight to recognize the value senior volunteers add to the law enforcement equation.
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