Harupa Valley Citizens Patrol outlines volunteer role with Jurupa Valley Station

Tammy Nelson, secretary-treasurer for the Harupa Valley Citizens Patrol, described the volunteer group's activities supporting the Jurupa Valley Sheriff's Station, including traffic control, road closures to assist deputies, and event support. She said volunteers follow volunteer-unit guidelines from the sheriff’s department and patrol both Harupa Valley and neighboring areas including unincorporated Highgrove.

"We patrol the areas any area that the Jurupa Valley Station serves, and that includes the unincorporated area of Highgrove," Nelson said, explaining the patrol’s geographic coverage and its coordination with deputies. She added the organization also raises funds to support special events and provides trained volunteers who can stand at incidents until utility crews or deputies arrive.