The Las Cruces Police Department’s Victims’ Assistance Unit is now accepting applications for volunteers interested in joining CIRT – the Crisis Intervention Response Team.
The Crisis Intervention Response Team works with police officers and detectives in offering assistance to victims of crimes. Volunteering for the team is a unique opportunity for those interested in a career in law enforcement, as a victim’s advocate or college students who want experience in law enforcement or social work.
CIRT volunteers must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
- Have a vehicle and proof of insurance.
- Live within Las Cruces or in close proximity to city limits.
- Pass a criminal background check.
CIRT volunteers serve on-call and sometimes overnight hours on weekends and possibly on holidays. The Las Cruces Police Department provides 40 hours of training which is mandatory and must be completed prior to serving as a volunteer.
Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. Late applications will not be accepted. Training for those accepted will beginOct. 4.
For applications or more information on the Crisis Intervention Response Team contact Sofia Rangel at srangel@las-cruces.org or Richard Hernandez at richernandez@las-cruces.org, or call the Las Cruces Police Department’s Victims’ Assistance Unit at (575) 528-4111.
Information from Las Cruces Polilce