Turlock Police Department

Organization Description

In the heart of California's Central Valley, Turlock is the second largest city in Stanislaus County, with a population that has grown steadily from 13,992 in 1970 to 72,219 today. Turlock has become economically sound, agriculturally elite, and continues to seek growth and development that complements the city’s business and industry and the needs of its residents. Cultural art experiences, sports activities, twenty-four parks, twenty one schools, and a full range of medical facilities.

Program Information

As dedicated public servants the Turlock Police Department will strive: For the continual pursuit of justice; For fair and equal application of the law; To treat all persons with dignity and respect, and conduct ourselves in accordance with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; For innovative and effective management of our resources; To create and maintain an atmosphere that encourages community input, participation, and partnerships.

Health & Safety

Students may be: working in areas with high crime rates or incidents of violence; in contact with individuals with substance abuse, criminal backgrounds including violent crimes;  working in environments where fire arms are present; working in areas with gang activity; working in areas with drug paraphernalia present. 

Risks associated with riding in a patrol car may include (not limited to) exposure to dangerous persons and situations, high speed driving and road hazards, civil disturbances, and exposure to persons with communicable diseases.

Due to specified risks noted above and in compliance with the Affordable CareAct, students are responsible for assuring they have appropriate health insurance coverage. Neither the University nor the site provides any healthcare coverage for students participating with this city department.  
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Fingerprinting -- Dept. of Justice
  • Fingerprinting -- FBI
Address 
244 N. Broadway
Turlock, CA 95380
United States
Website:
http://www.turlock.ca.us/citydepartments/
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Curricular Community Engaged Learning
Internship
Organization type 
Public Utilities (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adults
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Civic Engagement, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security