Volunteers

The Hemet Police Department Volunteer Program was created in 1993 as a way for citizens to supplement the Hemet Police Department’s sworn officers. The intention of the program is for volunteers to perform certain tasks that otherwise would be performed by sworn police officers and thereby allowing the police officer to spend more time on the streets. The volunteers operate a wide variety of services for the police department such as Alzheimer Registration, Crime Scene Call Outs, Livescan Fingerprinting, Parking Enforcement, Traffic Control, Vacation Property Checks and Special Events (such as Parades, Ramona Outdoor Play).

Hemet Police Volunteers sign up to work in the fields that interest them most and they are most comfortable in. They bring years of experience to our Department and are not forced into working in an area they are not suited for or do not enjoy.

Records

Patrol

Vehicle Maintenance

Neighborhood Watch

Sub-Stations

Special Events

The volunteer program is coordinated by Eric Dickson, a Hemet PD volunteer himself. Eric is supervised by Sergeant Tim McGinnis. There are currently over 70 active volunteers in the Hemet Police Department Volunteer program. Individuals interested in becoming a Hemet Police Volunteer can obtain an application (DOC) online.

view volunteer application

Hemet Police Department Citizens Academy

Want to learn more about how your police department works? The Hemet Police Department Citizens Academy is a free, interactive program designed to give community members an inside look at law enforcement. Participants will meet the officers and staff behind the badge, tour our facilities, and get hands-on experience with everything from crime scene investigations to patrol operations. It’s a great way to connect, ask questions, and build a stronger partnership between the police and the community we serve.

Please use the form below or download the form and return it to the Hemet Police Department.

For more information on the program, please contact Corporal Werts at dwerts@hemetca.gov.

Citizen's Academy Application

Hemet Police Department Citizen’s Academy Form

Name *

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Last

2025? Hemet: August

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Community Group Affiliation (if not a resident or employed in the City of Hemet):

Email Address *

Driver's License No: *

State: *

Date of Birth *

Occupation: *

Emergency Contact Name and Contact Number: *

Can you commit to attending the entire 11-week program held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM August 20, 2025, through October 29, 2025? *

Signature

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Applicants must submit to a background check of their criminal history.
Applicants need to either reside, or work in the City of Hemet, or have an affiliation with the City of Hemet.
Applicants must be a minimum age of 18 years.
Applicants must have NO felony convictions, outstanding warrants, or pending criminal cases.
Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must successfully complete a background check and interview process.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY WAIVER
Applicant for the Citizens’ Academy

Name *

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Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

I understand that this background investigation is done for candidates attending the Hemet Citizens’ Academy and for security / selection purposes only. It is to access in verifying my qualifications for this specific program and is in no way to be construed as intended for any other purpose.

I understand that I will be given no feedback or results other than being notified of that I was ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’. I also acknowledge that these results are confidential and will be the property of the City of Hemet Police Department and will not be made available to any other police agency or employer without Personal Information Waiver signed by me.

If I am not selected for this position, I understand that this means only that I do not currently meet the standards established for this program.

Applicant's Signature *

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