The excellent work of volunteers in police service is the heartbeat of many organizations. Law enforcement agencies are being stretched further than ever. As in other cities and counties across the United States, volunteers in the community have offered their time and services to law enforcement agencies. These citizen volunteers help support and augment officers and other personnel by allowing them to concentrate on their primary obligations. 

Bend volunteer roles may include performing clerical tasks, writing citations for accessible parking violations or abandoned vehicles, or serving as an extra set of "eyes and ears" in the community.