Cape Police Community Volunteer Unit seeks applicants
The Cape Coral Police Department is accepting applications for the next Community Volunteer Academy. Classes will be October 5-9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who are interested in the CVU program need to submit their applications by Friday, Sept. 4.
Community volunteers are an important part of the CCPD. They perform a variety of duties — parking enforcement, fire lane restrictions and code violations. Volunteers provide traffic control when needed and assist with administrative tasks throughout the police department.
During training, volunteers receive instruction in patrol techniques, criminal law, communications, and procedures and policies. After training is completed successfully, the officer is placed on a short probationary period. When probation is completed, volunteers are issued uniforms. Volunteers are required to work a minimum of 16 hours per month to remain current in the program.
To be eligible for the Community Volunteer Unit, applicants must possess a valid Florida driver’s license, be a resident of Lee County and be willing to undergo a background check.
Applications will be available at the Cape Coral Police Department at 815 Nicholas Parkway. For more information, call 242-3346.