Volunteer Program

Additional Information Upcoming Class Dates Rules of Conduct Class Syllabus Class Description APD Volunteer Program Application

While not a program of the Introduction to APD CSI program, many people are first made aware of the Volunteer Program within the Albuquerque Police Department by exposure at the Introduction to APD CSI program. 

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or more
• Students under age 18 are accepted into the program if they are in their junior year of high school and are interested in a career in law enforcement
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and to supply references
• Must sign a confidentiality statement
• Must agree to donate 4 hours per week to the program and commit for six months, OR be willing to serve as a back-up as needed
• Must have own transportation

Areas Currently Utilizing Volunteers:

• Main Police Station and several substations
• The Albuquerque Police Academy
• Court Services
• Crime Analysis
• Crime Stoppers
• Crime Lab - Biology Section
• Crime Lab - Photo Section
• Homicide
• Pawn Unit
• Gang Unit
• Special Investigations Division
• Citizens Police Academy
• ID Unit

Areas Requesting Volunteers:

• Property
• Evidence
• Homicide
• Crime Lab
• Auto Theft
• Records

  For more information on the Volunteer Program please contact Volunteer Coordinator Grace Hestilow at (505) 768-2057.