DriftinCO
08-22-2006, 05:52 AM
Colorado Trail Patrol - What is it and how do I join?
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=70511
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What is the Colorado Trail Patrol?
The Colorado Trail Patrol is a volunteer group with an objective to mitigate improper land use of public lands in an effort to protect our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
We are a second set of eyes and ears.
The Colorado Trail Patrol is a volunteer group that assists in monitoring roads and trails on public lands. The patrol’s purpose is to be an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement and land management agencies. However the patrol does not have any law enforcement rights or obligations. The cornerstones of the patrol are OBSERVING and REPORTING.
Safety is #1
Despite natural tendencies to confront someone when they are behaving inappropriately, the Colorado Trail Patrol encourages volunteers to avoid this at all costs. Volunteers are trained to observe and report. Why? Because approaching someone you do not know can result in injury. Safety is the number one concern of the patrol volunteer. Observations while on patrol are non-confrontational conducted in a way to protect volunteers.
When can I patrol and where?
· Volunteers can patrol any time they are on the trail – they don’t have to sign up for a given trail on a given day.
· Patrols are limited to public lands, but not limited to roads or OHV trails.
· Once trained you can patrol state wide, or even nation wide since this is a national program.
Volunteers on patrol:
· Observe illegal activities
· Accurately identify people and vehicles
· Fill out a brief report and submit it to www.staythetrail.org. Stay The Trail then hands the appropriate reports to the land management agencie where the issue occurred.
Who can be a volunteer?
Anyone interested that is over the age of 18 can volunteer to be a Patrol member. The Colorado Trail Patrol does have one stipulation: No weapons of any kind while on patrol. NO EXCEPTIONS. This is a saftey and liability precaution.
Is there a training course?
Yes. Volunteers must be properly trained about rules and regulations, as well as how to handle certain situations encountered on patrol. Training and orientation takes approximately 2 hours. Volunteers are then certified to patrol, and must sign a written agreement that they are a volunteer of Stay The Trail’s Colorado Trail Patrol program and will comply with its mission and the laws set forth by law enforcement agencies.
How do I sign up?
Email Val at valerie@staythetrail.org to be put on the list for a class. Classes are being scheduled across the state.
Also, if anyone would be interested in becoming a trainer, please don't hesitate to volunteer.
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Last edited by YJgirl : July 20th, 2006 at 08:44 PM.
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=70511
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What is the Colorado Trail Patrol?
The Colorado Trail Patrol is a volunteer group with an objective to mitigate improper land use of public lands in an effort to protect our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
We are a second set of eyes and ears.
The Colorado Trail Patrol is a volunteer group that assists in monitoring roads and trails on public lands. The patrol’s purpose is to be an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement and land management agencies. However the patrol does not have any law enforcement rights or obligations. The cornerstones of the patrol are OBSERVING and REPORTING.
Safety is #1
Despite natural tendencies to confront someone when they are behaving inappropriately, the Colorado Trail Patrol encourages volunteers to avoid this at all costs. Volunteers are trained to observe and report. Why? Because approaching someone you do not know can result in injury. Safety is the number one concern of the patrol volunteer. Observations while on patrol are non-confrontational conducted in a way to protect volunteers.
When can I patrol and where?
· Volunteers can patrol any time they are on the trail – they don’t have to sign up for a given trail on a given day.
· Patrols are limited to public lands, but not limited to roads or OHV trails.
· Once trained you can patrol state wide, or even nation wide since this is a national program.
Volunteers on patrol:
· Observe illegal activities
· Accurately identify people and vehicles
· Fill out a brief report and submit it to www.staythetrail.org. Stay The Trail then hands the appropriate reports to the land management agencie where the issue occurred.
Who can be a volunteer?
Anyone interested that is over the age of 18 can volunteer to be a Patrol member. The Colorado Trail Patrol does have one stipulation: No weapons of any kind while on patrol. NO EXCEPTIONS. This is a saftey and liability precaution.
Is there a training course?
Yes. Volunteers must be properly trained about rules and regulations, as well as how to handle certain situations encountered on patrol. Training and orientation takes approximately 2 hours. Volunteers are then certified to patrol, and must sign a written agreement that they are a volunteer of Stay The Trail’s Colorado Trail Patrol program and will comply with its mission and the laws set forth by law enforcement agencies.
How do I sign up?
Email Val at valerie@staythetrail.org to be put on the list for a class. Classes are being scheduled across the state.
Also, if anyone would be interested in becoming a trainer, please don't hesitate to volunteer.
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Last edited by YJgirl : July 20th, 2006 at 08:44 PM.