Nine new volunteers officially took a pledge Thursday, Feb. 15, with the Danville Police Department during a ceremony held in the multipurpose room at 1 Community Way.
During the ceremony, the volunteers raised their right hand and recited a pledge read by Chief Chris Wiles.
The Danville Police Department’s volunteers will help with events around Danville and at the police department. Created due to the need for assistance, the department originally depended on Community Engagement Specialists made up of a team of men and women who were waiting to go the academy. Before the inception of this program, there was little in the way of opportunity for volunteerism with the department.
Sgt. David Ferguson said this is the second group of volunteers to take the pledge, with the first ceremony being held in August 2023. There are 24 total volunteers in the program.
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