The Sonora Police Department is a full-service, community-policing organization with 25 sworn and non-sworn members. There are also 3 Reserve Police Officer positions and 8 Community Service Volunteers. The Department has five divisions, which include: Patrol, Investigations, Animal Control, Parking, and Administration.

Volunteer Needs:

Volunteers perform primarily in two areas: administration and patrol. Administrative duties include, but are not limited to, data entry, record keeping, filing, and reception work. Patrol duties include, but are not limited to, traffic control, special events, business checks, and home vacation checks.
Community Service Volunteers (CSV)

The Law Enforcement Explorer Program is an important asset for today’s youth that allows them to explore the career opportunities offered in the law enforcement profession. In addition, Explorers are exposed to and learn correct information about the criminal justice system, which often is a topic of conversation among their peers.