Duties
Members must volunteer 4 hours per week for patrol. However, a COPP is also expected to assist, when summoned, above and beyond the required 4 hours with emergency call-outs. Volunteers must also be prepared to assist at one or more of the following annual city-sponsored and community events:
- Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies
- Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
- Annual Police Department Open House
- Popcorn Festival
- Beavercreek High School Homecoming Parade
Requirements
A COPP is required to:
- Be a resident of the City of Beavercreek, Beavercreek Township or a Beavercreek business owner
- Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license
- Be at least 21 years old
Trainees are required to submit to a polygraph and drug screening test prior to starting classes.
Program Awards
In 1988, COPP was designated “Ohio’s Best Crime Prevention Program, Public Sector” by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Services. The COPP members were recognized as the "City of Beavercreek Employee of the Year" in 2015. They have also received many other awards and commendations from federal, state and local government agencies.