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volunteers dedicated:
STRUCTURE
COPOW works in partnership with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. It is lead by four
COPOW members who are elected by the membership to the Board of Directors
(President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) All members of COPOW are of
equal rank and no hierarchy exists between individual members. However, only the
Board, acting in its official capacity, has authority to make decision regarding policy and
procedure.
ACTIVITIES
COPOW volunteers like to provide an extra set of eyes and ears that could help to
benefit the Wellsville community. While on patrol, they are expected to look for
suspicious vehicles, persons, or activity and also for anything that could cause an
unsafe environment for citizens, such as missing road signs, malfunctioning traffic or
street lights. Examples of illegal activity that will be called in would be active incidents
of violence, vandalism, drug transactions, DUI, loitering, accidents, or people who need
an immediate emergency response. Examples of times when a form submission is more
appropriate include vandalism that is discovered "after the fact," street light that are out
or damaged, signs defaced or damaged, wind/storm damage, and dangerous ice
patches on roads.
There are two different types of patrols:
Walking-walking patrols are when two COPOW volunteers walk a specified area of N.
Main Street, considered the main strip of the Village of Wellsville, which includes the
back parking lots and blocks that have larger businesses located on them.
Vehicle-vehicle patrols are when two support volunteers share one vehicle to patrol the
Village of Wellsville and if so desired, the Town of Wellsville, including the known hill
areas where underage drinking may occur.
In addition to street patrols, our volunteers will also engage in activities that directly
assist business and/or home owners, such as:
Door Checking-Business owners will have the option to sign up for this special
service. If requested, the volunteers will check if business doors are locked after normal
business hours. Volunteers will have a contact sheet for the business owner to let them
know when a door is left unlocked. The volunteers are only required to inform the
business owner. It is the business owner's responsibility to correct the situation.
Vacation checks-Home owners may request that COPOW volunteers drive past their
homes while on regular driving patrols, or they may also request a walk around and
perform door/window checks. Homeowners will be notified if anything is discovered.
COPOW will also offer their volunteer service to assist in traffic and crowd control
during large community events, such as the annual Balloon Rally, Music on the Lawn,
and downtown block parties.
One of COPOW's primary concerns is looking out for area youth and supporting
them in their efforts to stay safe and drug free. To this end, COPOW volunteers will
patrol school grounds or the areas around local locations where school events are
taking place to ensure that illegal or unsafe activity is not occurring and to report any
such incidences directly to school officials or the police.
- To educate the citizens of Wellsville concerning crime prevention.
- To promote drug free youth.
- To patrol the Village of Wellsville.
- To maintain effective communication between citizens and the Wellsville Police
Department - To enhance the quality of life in all neighborhoods in the Village of Wellsville.
STRUCTURE
COPOW works in partnership with the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. It is lead by four
COPOW members who are elected by the membership to the Board of Directors
(President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) All members of COPOW are of
equal rank and no hierarchy exists between individual members. However, only the
Board, acting in its official capacity, has authority to make decision regarding policy and
procedure.
ACTIVITIES
COPOW volunteers like to provide an extra set of eyes and ears that could help to
benefit the Wellsville community. While on patrol, they are expected to look for
suspicious vehicles, persons, or activity and also for anything that could cause an
unsafe environment for citizens, such as missing road signs, malfunctioning traffic or
street lights. Examples of illegal activity that will be called in would be active incidents
of violence, vandalism, drug transactions, DUI, loitering, accidents, or people who need
an immediate emergency response. Examples of times when a form submission is more
appropriate include vandalism that is discovered "after the fact," street light that are out
or damaged, signs defaced or damaged, wind/storm damage, and dangerous ice
patches on roads.
There are two different types of patrols:
Walking-walking patrols are when two COPOW volunteers walk a specified area of N.
Main Street, considered the main strip of the Village of Wellsville, which includes the
back parking lots and blocks that have larger businesses located on them.
Vehicle-vehicle patrols are when two support volunteers share one vehicle to patrol the
Village of Wellsville and if so desired, the Town of Wellsville, including the known hill
areas where underage drinking may occur.
In addition to street patrols, our volunteers will also engage in activities that directly
assist business and/or home owners, such as:
Door Checking-Business owners will have the option to sign up for this special
service. If requested, the volunteers will check if business doors are locked after normal
business hours. Volunteers will have a contact sheet for the business owner to let them
know when a door is left unlocked. The volunteers are only required to inform the
business owner. It is the business owner's responsibility to correct the situation.
Vacation checks-Home owners may request that COPOW volunteers drive past their
homes while on regular driving patrols, or they may also request a walk around and
perform door/window checks. Homeowners will be notified if anything is discovered.
COPOW will also offer their volunteer service to assist in traffic and crowd control
during large community events, such as the annual Balloon Rally, Music on the Lawn,
and downtown block parties.
One of COPOW's primary concerns is looking out for area youth and supporting
them in their efforts to stay safe and drug free. To this end, COPOW volunteers will
patrol school grounds or the areas around local locations where school events are
taking place to ensure that illegal or unsafe activity is not occurring and to report any
such incidences directly to school officials or the police.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
All potential members will have to
submit to a thorough background
check.
Drug Dealers Need Not Apply.
Volunteers must be above the age of
18.
Volunteers must be able to physically
perform the duties required.
Volunteers must follow all policies and
procedures.
Volunteers must attend a training
workshop before going on patrol.
All potential members will have to
submit to a thorough background
check.
Drug Dealers Need Not Apply.
Volunteers must be above the age of
18.
Volunteers must be able to physically
perform the duties required.
Volunteers must follow all policies and
procedures.
Volunteers must attend a training
workshop before going on patrol.
| 2008Proud Members since |
| COPOW NEWS Monthly Meetings 1st Tuesday 6:30PM David A Howe Library Wellsville, NY For more information Contact: Melissa Fuller 585-596-0511 |
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