Reserve Officer Program: The Moses Lake Police Department offers this program for citizens with a desire to give something back to the community or persons considering a career in Law Enforcement. Those accepted into the program are committing to volunteer a minimum of twenty hours of service per month. Applicants must meet the following standards set forth below.
Persons applying for the position of Reserve Officer for the Moses Lake Police Department shall be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen. They shall possess a valid Washington State Driver's License and have a good driving record. They must also possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants shall have no felony record and no arrests for Domestic Violence related crimes. Applicants with any other criminal convictions or pending charges will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Applicants will be required to pass the current physical fitness test used by the department.

Accepted applicants for the reserve office program shall be required to attend and successfully complete the state accredited reserve academy, sponsored by the Grant County Sheriff's Department. Applicants will also be required to submit to a polygraph and psychological examination required by the state. Reserve officers, upon graduation, shall begin a field training program with specified field training instructors. Applicants who have been accredited through a previous academy and who have been an active reserve with another agency within the past year, may not be required to attend the academy again.

VOLUNTEERS
The Community Policing volunteers are comprised of citizens from our city who wish to give back to the community. Some volunteers are retired and want to play an active role in the community. Other volunteers are just entering the job market and may look toward law enforcement as a possible career.

The Moses Lake Police Department is registered with the Dept. of Justice, Office of Homeland Security, and Citizen Corps as a Volunteers In Police Services (VIPS) agency. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact the Community Policing Resource Center located on Yakima Avenue inside the Larson Recreation Center) at 509-766-9273 or stop by the Police Department located at 401 S. Balsam Avenue, telephone number 509-766-9230. For more information about Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) visit the website at:
http://www.policevolunteers.org/


Requirements for becoming a volunteer:
You must have a good driving record (no major violations in the last 3 years), no felony convictions, and be willing to donate at least 10 hours per month. A background check is mandatory on submission of an application.
Volunteer Programs- The following programs are available for your participation:

Traffic Safety Program:
Volunteers conduct various traffic related surveys and monitor for
Seatbelt stoplight/sigh violations and monitor school zones for traffic
related problems.

Parking Patrol:
Volunteers patrol the residential and business areas of the city to enforce
the city parking ordinances and State handicap parking laws.

False Alarm Tracking:
Volunteers assist with the tracking and documentation of false alarms
that occur within the city.

Property Crimes Followup:
Volunteers assist with the tracking and followup of property crimes within the city.

Records Section:
Volunteers assist the department Records section in various clerical duties.

Residential / Commercial:
Volunteers assist with commercial and residential security surveys.
Security Surveys

Child Identification:
Volunteers are available to assist with Child ID and fingerprint events.

Community Policing:
Clerical staffing of the Resource Center office evenings and weekends.
Office staffing

Special Event Staffing:
Volunteers help staff local events throughout the year.

Block Watch:
Volunteers participate in and assist with the coordination of the city-wide block watch program.

All volunteers involved in specific programs are trained in the performance of those duties and are under supervision from department personnel.

We at the Moses Lake Police Department emphasize cooperation and interactions with members of the community through the concept of Community Oriented Policing (COPs): A philosophy of citizens and police working together in creative ways to help solve community crime problems. Here is some of the programs and information that we offer. For more information about these subjects contact the Community Policing Resource Center.

Alarm Systems Traffic Safety Program Volunteer Program Video Game Violence Vacation House Checks Security on the Road Child Safety

Domestic Violence Workplace Violence Personal Safety Consumer Fraud Fingerprinting Vehicle Prowls Home Security Inspection Checklist

Block Watch Business Watch Operation ID Residential Security Burglary Prevention Shoplifting Commercial / Retail Security How to report a crime

Community Town Meetings
As part of the Block Watch program,The Moses Lake Police Department is conducting an ongoing series of Community Meetings throughout the city. These meetings are designed to bring the residents of the community together with the Moses Lake Police Department and other City officials to identify and solve local area concerns. Please contact the Community Policing Resource Center located inside the Larson Recreation Center at 610 S Yakima Ave. or call the office at (509) 766-9273 to set up a meeting in your community.

Traffic Watch
is a special phone number to report driving complaints. We've advertised in the media to encourage those who witness non - emergency driving violations to report them. The complaint can be taken 24 hours a day through our Community Policing Office 766-9273. After hour complaints can be recorded, or in case of emergency, we encourage the caller to dial 911. All complaints received are investigated and can result in a written warning letter to the registered owner of the suspect