PURPOSE: To enforce violations of Handicap Parking, as set forth in the Municipal Code of the City of Sioux City, #10.30.110.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteer will enforce handicap parking violations in areas that do not have parking meters, unless after 6pm, in the Sioux City area only. In representing the SCPD, the volunteer will display good human relations, communication, and common courtesy. Volunteers will only issue tickets for unoccupied vehicles in Handicap Parking spaces. Confrontation is to be avoided at all costs, as education is the focus of the program. Volunteers are trained to record the license number of each vehicle they contact before exiting their vehicle. At least four photographs will be taken of each vehicle with the upright handicap display sign visible.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years of age or older, a U.S. citizen and pass a criminal background check. Must serve without pay or reimbursement for expenses. Must use the City vehicle. Must successfully complete the SCPD training required. Must wear VIPS identification tag when on duty. Must not act on behalf of the SCPD when not officially on duty.
TRAINING: Each volunteer will be trained in the technical area of writing a ticket, how to operate the camera, and how to appear in court for testimony if subpoenaed to do so. Each volunteer will be instructed to avoid confrontation, as safety of the volunteer is a primary concern. Each volunteer will be instructed to park so that the City vehicle does not block another vehicle.
TIME COMMITMENT: One or two-hour block of time per week, when possible.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Coordinator of Volunteers In Police Service and Captain of Support Services
