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COLTON COURIER Weekly

Vol 149 , NO. 20

April 29, 2021

Colton PD Citizen Volunteer Unit seeks to bridge connection between community and city

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Some areas that the police department utilizes its volunteers for include citizen and traffic patrol, parking enforcement, clerical assistance, citywide events, community cleanups and local grade school initiatives. By Manny B. Sandoval

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Colton Police he Department Volunteer Unit has been active in the city for over 20 years. This year the department is

pushing to gain more volunteers to forge a connection between citizens, the police department and the city, through a volunteer opportunity. “Last week was National Volunteer Week…and I tell the

department’s volunteers that we would not be able to accomplish our goals without their time. We’re actively seeking out more volunteers and all we ask of them is to give at least four hours per month,” said Colton Police Department Corporal Mike

Sandoval. Some areas that the police department utilizes its volunteers for include citizen and traffic patrol, parking enforcement, clerVolunteers, cont. on next pg.

CITY TALK recognizes dispatcher Nicole Reynolds By Dr. G (Dr Luis S González) community writer

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n Friday, April 23, Council Member Dr. G (Dr. Luis S González) announced the CITY TALK “Employee Spotlight” to recognize Nicole Reynolds, a lifetime resident of Colton, and an 18year employee with the Colton Police Department (CPD). Nicole began her career as a Dispatcher with the CPD in 2003 after serving two years with the San Bernardino Sherriff’s Department. Although she currently works the fourth shift (7:00 pm - 7:00 am), Nicole has worked all four shifts at some time throughout her tenure.

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Lifetime Colton resident Nicole Reynolds was recognized for her years of dedication as a city employee.

“The shifts are long and at times crazy, but I love my job,” says Nicole. When asked about why she

chose to work in Colton, Nicole enthusiastically responded with a full list of reasons, including, “This is my home town, the city is family-oriented, I know the city well, my parents live here, and people live here-and stay here.” Obviously, Nicole is home grown, and fully defines what it’s like to “contribute back to the community.” Working on days off is also not unusual. For those who feel they are having a long, hard day at work, they need to think about the dispatchers, and officers for that matter, pulling 12-hour shifts. Nicole explains, “Things can be intense some days, but we just have to stay calm and stay focused.” Police Chief Hank Dominguez Nicole, cont. on next pg.


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