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Seniors Turn Crimefighters on City Streets (Video)

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07 Mar 2009 34 views
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Seniors Turn Crimefighters on City Streets (Video)
More and more retired seniors are patrolling the streets of Glendale, CA, with radios, becoming the eyes and ears of the police. The Retired Seniors Volunteer Patrol (RSVP), includes more than 30 seniors giving back to the community.

More and more retired seniors are patrolling the streets of Glendale, CA, with radios, becoming the eyes and ears of the police. The Retired Seniors Volunteer Patrol (RSVP), includes more than 30 seniors giving back to the community. They are also saving the city thousands of dollars in the process. RSVP website Thanks to Mohay Rix for the link!

Photo courtesy of Sun Star

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