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
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 to discuss your application and answer questions
- 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
- you will begin your training regimen
- you will be invited to the next general meeting held on the fourth Monday of each month except December