Joining the Advisory Panel
The rotating membership of the panel consists of at least five (5) citizens from the community who represent a range of interests and experiences, as well as four (4) members who are employees from differing areas of the department. Community members should be from diverse backgrounds, including business, education, non-profits, public relations, faith community, and more.
Panel members serve a renewable one-year term. All members serve at the discretion and invitation of the Chief of Police and the City Manager.
Panel members must:
- Be a City of San Marcos resident
- Be a graduate of the San Marcos Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy
- Conduct a ride-along with an SMPD patrol officer
- Not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor offense. Common examples of disqualifying misdemeanors are fraud, theft, and narcotics offenses. These items will be considered by the Chief of Police on a case by case basis.
- Have shown an interest in community and/or civic involvement.