Volunteers needed for senior patrol

FALLBROOK – Anyone interested in becoming part of the Fallbrook Sheriff Department's senior volunteer patrol is invited to submit an application at the substation, 380 E. Alvarado St. RSVP to Cindy Roark, assistant volunteer administrator, at (760) 451-3145.

Individuals interested can submit an application until Aug. 18. Requirements for volunteers are being 50 years of age or older, having a valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance, passing a background check, and completing a two-week academy.

Volunteer assignments include traffic control, vacation checks, neighborhood patrols, checking on welfare of elderly transporting sheriff vehicles, radio training, CPR training and many other services to the community.