The Lantana Police Department recognizes a volunteer Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) program as a valuable resource for a law enforcement agency and maintains a Citizen Observer Patrol program to gain the assistance of citizens in the observation and reporting of suspicious or criminal violations within the Town of Lantana. In addition, properly trained members also assist in enforcement of parking regulations within the town. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

A. All observers must be at least 18 years of age. 

B. All observers must possess a valid Florida driver license. 

C. All observers must complete an application and pass a non-sworn background

D.  All observers will be fingerprinted and photographed.

E. All observers will possess good moral character and a positive attitude. 

F. All observers must successfully complete the Citizens Observer Patrol Academy including certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist.

The citizen observer will attend a training program conducted by the Lantana Police Department which will include liability issues, outline of citizens responsibilities and other appropriate subject matter. 

If you are interested in becoming a valued member of the Lantana Police Department’s Citizen Observer Patrol unit, please complete the Town of Lantana Volunteer Application and submit to the Lantana Police Department, 901 N. 8th Street, Lantana, FL, attention Lieutenant Ron Shearouse.

    Volunteer Application Remediated.pdf 

Thank you, 

Chief of Police 

Sean Scheller