Do you want to help improve community safety? Citizens on Patrol (COPs) is a community‑based crime prevention program that encourages residents to report suspicious, disruptive, or criminal behaviour. The goal is to build safer neighbourhoods through observation, awareness, and community involvement across Greater Sudbury.

As a volunteer, you will work as part of a team patrolling the city, acting as additional “eyes and ears” for the Police Service. You will also support community events and help promote the COPs program to residents.

Patrolling Areas

Patrols will be proactive and will encompass all areas of Greater Sudbury, including outlying communities.

Offices will be based out of: 

  • 190 Brady Street, Sudbury
  • 239 Montee Principale (Lionel E. Lalonde LEL), Azilda

COPs Positions
  • Driver: Responsible for driving the vehicle and recording suspicious and concerning behaviour while on a patrol. (*requires a Class G driver's licence) 
  • Navigator: Responsible for navigating where the patrol is heading, communicating with the 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centre via phone, and recording and reporting suspicious and concerning behaviour while on a patrol. (*requires a Class G driver’s licence)

What's Included
  • COPs vehicle
  • Uniform
  • GSPS office locations             
  • I.D. tags
  • Mobile radios                        
  • Notebook
  • Equipment bags 

What's Expected
  • Minimum One-year minimum commitment
  • Minimum of 12 hours of service per month
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Confidentiality

Eligibility
  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Must pass a Police Check
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada

If you are interested in being a member of our team, please fill out a Volunteer Application Form and submit it to our Volunteer Coordinator by emailing the completed form to volunteering@gsps.ca

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.