Mobile Community Patroller - Riccarton - Ilam - Fendalton
Community Patrol Riccarton Inc. managed by Volunteering Canterbury
Act as 'eyes and ears' for the Police.
Training is provided to develop skills in observation, identification, recording information, and non-confrontation. Every patroller carries an identification card, and uniform is provided.
Patrols record and report on abandoned furniture and trolleys, broken telephone junction tubes, faulty traffic and street lights, graffiti, illegal parking, specific police requests, stolen vehicles, suspicious behaviour, water leaks, and other damage.
The patrol vehicle has a mobile phone for Police contact, a base radio, and high visibility vests.
Regular training days are organised where you can mix and mingle with like-minded people.