Juvenile Justice Volunteers
The King County Partnership for Youth Justice is seeking volunteers from the Redmond community to serve on an accountability board that determines consequences for minor juvenile offenders in their community. Requirements include at least a one-year commitment, ten hours of training, participation three hours a month, and a non-judgmental attitude towards youth. After the initial training, all meetings are held Monday evenings at Redmond Court House. 
CONTACT:  Matthew David
PHONE:  206-296-1136 
 

Redmond Police Explorers
Redmond Police Explorers is a group of youth volunteers, ages 14-21, who are interested in the field of Law Enforcement. There are no residency requirements, our current members hail from Redmond, Sammamish, Woodinville, Bothell, and Carnation. Explorers may aspire to become police officers while others are merely interested in the profession or want to learn more about it while gathering community service hours. They also donate hours by working at city events such as Derby Days and Redmond Lights, assisting the Police Department with large crime scenes by conducting evidence searches and controlling scene perimeters, and going on ride-alongs with patrol officers.

Each Explorer commits to at least four hours of community service a month, fulfilled by attending meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Meetings are held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Redmond Police Station. Interested youths are welcome to observe a meeting and must contact Officer Julie Beard prior to doing so.
CONTACT:  Officer Julie Beard
PHONE:  425-556-2659; 425-556-2577
 

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
The Redmond Police Department recruits volunteers who are willing to get involved and make a difference in their community. Volunteers fill critical gaps in program support and contribute to positive communications between the Redmond community and the Redmond Police Department.

Volunteers are matched in assignments where the greatest need is and as defined by department goals.

The Department is seeking to create a team of highly trained volunteers who can assist and augment assignments that do not require a fully commissioned officer or classified civilian. Volunteers are needed for the following assignments:

• Community Outreach at the Redmond Town Center Police & Fire storefront substation
• Crime Prevention Citizen Patrol Programs: Neighborhood Watch, Apartment Watch, Business Watch
• Parking Enforcement Civilian Volunteer Program
• Special short-term/temporary project assignments

Volunteer Selection
All volunteers undergo an application process similar to those used when hiring an employee such as: interviewing, screening, fingerprinting, background investigation, and polygraph testing. Requirements include a one-year commitment, and a strong desire to gain valuable insights into our nation's law enforcement system and how it works.

The Redmond Police Volunteer Program was designated as a VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service) Program in 2003. The VIPS program was developed by the U.S. Department of Justice in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The VIPS program was created to support the USA Freedom Corps initiative and is one of two Citizen Corps programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice.

For checking Redmond opportunities, use the contact information below
CONTACT:  Nicole Rogers, Police Volunteer Program Coordinator
PHONE:  425-556-2632