We are proud to serve alongside and work with the professional and highly dedicated men and women of the Longwood Police Department.
Participants & Tasks
Citizens on Patrol are your neighbors who after being screened, background checked and trained by the Longwood Police Department patrol your neighborhoods, industrial and business areas acting as extra "eyes and ears" for law enforcement.
The main goals and purpose is to observe and report all suspicious activities and never to engage, apprehend or follow individuals suspected of suspicious activities.
COP Application Requirements:
- Be 19 years of age or older
- Possess a valid Florida Drivers License
- Reside in the City of Longwood (Auxiliary Applicants don't have to be a Longwood resident but must work or have a business in Longwood)
- Pass a background and Criminal History Check (Not Applicable to Auxiliary Applicants)
- Be fingerprinted and photographed (Fingerprints are not applicable to Auxiliary Applicants)
- Pass a drug test (Not applicable to Auxiliary Applicants)
- Complete the Longwood Citizens on Patrol Academy (Auxiliary Applicants must complete the Auxiliary Training Course)
- Provide a minimum of 12 Hours of Volunteer work each month. (Auxiliary Applicants must be able to provide a minimum of 8 hours of Volunteer work each year while an Auxiliary member)
