The City of Folsom Police and Fire departments are seeking volunteers to help make a difference in the community and keep Folsom a safe place to live, work, and recreate.

The Folsom Citizen’s Assisting Public Safety (CAPS) volunteers are a diverse group of community members committed to the safety of the Folsom community. Volunteers support Folsom’s police and fire departments and assist with various public safety functions.

CAPS volunteers must complete the Citizen’s Academy and pass an extensive background check. The Citizen’s Academy is an annual eight-week academy from March to April that provides an in-depth look at the Folsom Police and Fire departments and other city services. Applications for the 2023 Citizen’s Academy are available on the Folsom Police Department’s website and in the Police Department lobby. Applications must be submitted by January 25.

For more information on the CAPS program or the Citizen’s Academy, please visit www.folsom.ca.us/police or call Police Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Hess at 916-461-6516.