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Application Process

Is Salmon Arm Citizens Patrol for you?

If you are keen to help the RCMP and the City of Salmon Arm, enjoy working as a team member, and look forward to some social occasions, then SACP might be a good "match" for you.

SACP needs people of all ages who have a variety of life experiences and talents to help us carry out a range of services.

Just a relatively small effort on the part of each of our members does make a noticeable difference to the betterment of all. Consider joining today!

Qualifications and Application Process

able to walk for about an hour at a time
pass the requisite RCMP criminal background check
hold a Valid Class 5 driver's license if you wish to drive your own vehicle for patrols or other SACP activities
be at least 19 years old

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Please note, the application process may take up to a month and sequentially involves:

you pick up an application at the RCMP Detachment located at 1980 - 11th Street NE
return the completed application and fill out a mandatory 'Criminal Record Check' form (no fee for SACP applicants)
our RCMP liaison officer will process your Criminal Record Check and call you for an interview
the SACP President will contact your application references
three members of the Executive will meet with you over coffee to discuss your application and answer questions you may have
the Vice-President will commence the process of creating your personalized ID photocard
you will receive your personal Yellow Binder training and procedures manual
you will receive an SACP yellow jersey, jacket, hat, and ID lanyard for your ID photocard
you will begin your training regimen
you will be invited the next general meeting held on the fourth Monday of each month except December which has none