The Roanoke News

 Applause for these wonderful people.

The Citizen Patrol is composed of concerned citizens using their eyes and ears to seek out, identify and inform 911 of any and all emergencies, dangers and suspicious activity.

The Citizen Patrol uses scanners as a means of targeting suspicious persons, vehicles, and activity in an attempt to assist police. The location, description and status of any illegal, inappropriate or unacceptable activity is communicated to 911 operators by use of cell phones.

The Citizen Patrol is one of the most positive steps a neighborhood can take to have  a solid working relationship with the neighborhood and the police. Patrollers are trained by the Police Department and work with officers particularly on Halloween, the last of school and through out the rest of the year.

We patrol the area of Roanoke, approximately 1000 homes plus businesses and parks in the area. With very little patrollers, it can be difficult to serve the area as best we can.

If you want to help with the Roanoke Citizens Patrol, please join us in our efforts. We need ya!  For more information  please contact Dalene Hutchinson our Citizen Patrol Coordinator.

With combined efforts from you and your neighbors, we can make this a better place for everyone. YOU WOULD MAKE A GREAT PATROLLER!