About Volunteers



Volunteers are people who give "freely" of their time. Volunteers enjoy the satisfaction

of providing worthwhile enhancement to Carson Sheriff's Station personnel and their

community. They do not have peace officer powers and they may not carry a weapon

at any time.



Volunteers On Patrol (VOP)



The Volunteers On Patrol have various responsibilities, primarily non-hazardous duties,

which have been performed by patrol deputies. Listed below are some examples of the

duties that Volunteers On Patrol perform:



Search for missing children

Patrolling the community for criminal activity and safety hazards

Conducting school safety checks and shopping mall checks

Patrolling for graffiti and property damage

Conducting business checks