Did you know that you can call the Chandler police nonemergency number to request a Motorist Assist volunteer (x4130) if you or a patron needs help jump-starting a car, changing a tire, etc? They aren't always available, and even if they are working, they may have other more important jobs to do, but it's worth a try! Make sure to tell them which library, and they'll want the make/model of the car they're looking for.
Here's a description of the program (from the Chandler PD's website)
Good Samaritans... Guardian Angels... Life Savers...
These are just some of the names people are using to describe the volunteer members of Chandler's Motorist Assist Program.
Serving as uniformed civilians, the Motorist Assist Aide (MAA) provides assistance to motorists who have encountered vehicular problems while utilizing Chandler City streets, and to patrol officers while in the field.
They will provide services such as:· Pushing vehicles· Jump-starting vehicles· Providing fuel, water or air· Assisting with changing tires· Or other assistance as is reasonably required
MAAs also work closely with sworn Police Officers and may be called to:· Assist at accident scenes· Conduct traffic control· Handle found property· Assist in searches for missing persons· Register bicycles· Assist Park Rangers· Enforce City Codes involving parking, primarily handicapped and fire lane violations
The MAAs drive marked police cars with "Volunteers In Policing" markings. The uniform consists of a light blue shirt with Chandler Police Department patches on the sleeves and a Motorist Assist badge.
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