Don't be afraid or frustrated by crime, get involved and help prevent it by joining the L Steets Volunteers in Patrol. You will set your own schedule and patrol the neighborhood in a non confrontational manner. Applicants must first complete volunteer training and pass a background check. This year the classes will be April 17-18-20, July 17-18-20, a 1 day class on Saturday September 16, and finally another 3 day school on November 6-7-9. On the 3 day schools the first 2 are at the NE station from 7p to 9p with the third night downtown at the 911 office from 7p to 9p. the 1 day school is on a Saturday from 10a to 4p all at the 911 office.
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