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Murrieta honors police volunteers for years of service and thousands of donated hours
Summary
Council recognized the Murrieta Police Volunteer Program, noting volunteers have contributed thousands of hours and saved the city an estimated six‑figure value in staff costs. Officials and the police chief praised the volunteers’ support at a certificate ceremony.
Murrieta City Council on Aug. 19 formally recognized the Murrieta Police Volunteer Program, thanking volunteers for decades of service and highlighting recent contributions that officials said reduce department costs and expand community outreach.
At the meeting, a volunteer presenter outlined the program’s duties — from records work and live‑scan processing to traffic control at incidents and special events — and traced the program’s roots to 1993. The presenter said the program logged 6,300 volunteer hours in 2024 with an estimated value of $262,000 and reported 3,476 hours year‑to‑date in 2025 valued at $142,000.
Police Chief (remarks at the dais) credited volunteers with helping manage scenes and avoiding overtime for sworn officers, saying the time volunteers donate “is tremendous” and that the department relies on their contributions. Mayor and council members read and presented a certificate of recognition honoring past and current members.
Council members individually thanked volunteers for their community service. The certificate noted the program’s longevity, that it has had as many as 40 volunteers at times, and that about 30 active volunteers currently support patrol, records, training and community engagement work.
The council took no formal policy action beyond the recognition. The volunteers joined the council for a group photograph following the presentation.
