The Chula Vista Police Department has a variety of ways citizens can offer volunteer services. Volunteers supplement both officer and police civilian positions.

Cadet Program

The Chula Vista Police Cadet Program began in 1968 as a participant in the national Law Enforcement Explorer Program and is now a participant of the Public Safety Cadets program. The purpose of the program is to acquaint young people, ages 14 to 20, with the objectives of public safety in our community and to instill and promote sound morals, ethical conduct, and respect for law and order.

For more information, please email Officer Alexis Coleman.

Senior Volunteer Patrol

The Chula Vista Senior Volunteer Patrol was established in 1994 and is comprised of formally trained, uniformed volunteers, 50 years of age and older. Members perform such services as vacation house checks, vehicle abatement, handicapped parking enforcement, You Are Not Alone calls and visits, and traffic control. Senior Volunteer members also assist with crime prevention programs and special events.

To learn more and apply to be a Senior Volunteer Patrol member, please call (619) 476-2417 or visit chulavistaca.gov/SVP

Citizen's Adversity Support Team (CAST)

Since 1993, the Chula Vista Citizen's Adversity Support Team (CAST) has provided 24-hour trauma coverage for the community. Trained volunteers provide emotional support, arrange for follow-up services, serve as advocates for the rape victims, and generally assist families with their unique needs in time of trauma. The CAST program is a coalition of the Chula Vista Police and Fire departments, American Medical Service, Scripps Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, and Greenwood and Glen Abbey Mortuaries. Training sessions are scheduled at least once each year.

For more information about the CAST program please call (619) 691-5213.

Reserve Officers

The Reserve Officer Unit is a volunteer organization comprised of academy trained police officers who augment the department by assisting with routine patrol functions, special events and traffic. Reserve officers are required to attend the Police Academy for POST certification.

You may be eligible to become a Reserve Officer if you meet the following requirements:

1. Must be 21 years of age.
2. Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
3. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law as defined under California Government Code section 1031.
4. Graduate from United States high school or possess GED.
5. No felony convictions as a juvenile or adult and cannot be on probation.
6. No domestic violence convictions and cannot be subject of any domestic violence court restraining order.
7. Must have a good character and reputation.
8. Must have completed a California POST-approved basic police or reserve academy.

For more information, please call (619) 691-5217.