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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 15-21, 2012, as
"National Volunteers Week"
MEETING DATE: April 4, 2012
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 15-21,
2012, as "National Volunteers Week."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Volunteers Week is a national event to recognize and
celebrate the profound impact men and women who volunteer have
on their community. One person can make a difference through
volunteerism and in 2011 over 2,000 Lodians donated their valuable time to assist various City
departments giving over 97,894 hours of service.
At the Public Library volunteers serve as Adult Literacy Services tutors, homework help tutors, Computer
Learning Center coaches and instructors, general Library volunteers and teens can serve as liaisons on
the Teen Advisory Council. In 2011, 130 volunteers donated 5,448 hours to the library.
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department has more than 900 volunteers who provide an
estimated 44,220 hours of service annually with an estimated fiscal benefit of $353,760. Volunteers serve
with the Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports (BOBS), are coaches, umpires/referees, ushers at Hutchins Street
Square, Senior Center volunteers and serve on various commissions.
The Animal Shelter PALS (People Assisting Lodi Shelter) was founded in 2004 to save the lives of
abandoned dogs and cats. They assist animal shelter staff with office work, handle animal adoptions and
promote animal care and spay/neuter through education. With a total of 75 volunteers PALS donated
15,393 hours to the Police Departmentwith an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $329,000.
The Police Cadet Program offers local youths between the ages of 16 and 24 the opportunity to volunteer
and gain valuable experience during their high school and college years. Thirteen cadets participate at
the present time. Many of these young people end up with a full-time career in law enforcement. Cadets
assist the department at special events, DUI checkpoints, and perform clerical duties in the Records
Division.
The Police Chaplaincy Program was formed in February of 1994. There are currently six dedicated local
clergy providing daily support and emergency response when needed. In 2011, chaplains donated 640
hours to the Police Department with an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $13,670.
The Police Partners Program has been in operation for 18 years, providing endless hours of service to
the Lodi Police Department. In 2011, Partners donated 27,644 hours to the Police Department with an
estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $590,480. There are currently 106 Partners serving the Police
Department.
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The Police Reserve Program has existed almost as long as the Police Department itself. Many full-time
officers began as reserves, and many reserves have also gone on to work for a variety of state and
federal agencies. There are currently four reserve officers volunteering their services in 2011, donating
118 hours to the Police Department with an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $3,894 annually.
The PublicWorks Departmentworks with many volunteer groups who donate time to accomplish specific
projects. Some of the projects include cleaning the granite surfaces in the Veterans Memorial Plaza;
beautifying the corner of Cherokee Lane and Pine Street; repainting the picnic structure at Lodi Lake;
alley cleanups; Storm Drain Detectives monitoring water quality; and a garbage pickup at Lodi Lake. In
2011, 150 Public Works volunteers donated 987 hours for an estimated fiscal benefit of over $37,000.
A representative of the Police Departmentand Librarywill be present to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Mark Helms
Chief of Police
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