PURPOSE: To enforce parking violations of the Fire Lanes, as set forth in Chapter 10.30 entitled “Miscellaneous City Rules of the Road” of the Sioux City Municipal Code
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will enforce Fire Lane violations 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 the Fire Lanes. 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. Tickets can only be issued if there is a sign designating it as a Fire Lane. At least four photographs will be taken of each vehicle with the Fire Lane sign visible that states at a minimum “Fire Lane No Parking”.
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 when subpoenaed to do so. Each volunteer will be instructed to avoid confrontation, and to not approach any vehicle that is occupied, 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: At least a one or two-hour block of time per week, when possible.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Coordinator of V IPS and Captain of Support Services
