The CAPS program is designed for seniors over the age of 50 years old.  The minimum age may be waived if an individual has special skills that may benefit the Department.

Training of CAPS personnel consist of basic first aid, CPR, traffic control, safe driving, introduction to law, radio procedures, gangs, narcotics, crime prevention, and additional subjects in the criminal justice field.

Uniforms are worn by all CAPS members.  The cost is approximately $125.  The uniform cost was previously the responsibility of the CAPS volunteers, however, it is now completely covered by the program.

What are CAPS?

CAPS are volunteers who assist the Police Department with certain duties in order to provide the citizens of Galt with a higher quality of police service.

Their duties include such things as routine patrol, vacation house checks, traffic control, and office duties.  

Who are CAPS volunteers?

Men and women who want to donate their time in making their community a safer place to live.

People trained by the Galt Police Department to work with law enforcement.

Neighbors on the lookout for crime and criminals.

And much more . . .

Requirements

1.     Age 50 and above.

2.     Able to volunteer at least 16 hours a month.

3.     Completion of a 40 hour CAPS Academy.

4.     The desire to do something about today's crime problems.

Apply to become a member of CAPS

For more information about the CAPS program contact Lynn Hutchinson, CAPS Coordinator, at (209) 366-7056.