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Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS)

Volunteer Training Academy

October 26 - 30th 2009

9:00 A.M. - 3 P.M.

*Application deadline is September 25th.

Read about the VIPS Academy

Field Services, Graduation Academy Five
New VIPS and Trainers

Who are we?
The Volunteers In Police Service or VIPS program was started in January 2001. Currently more than fifty volunteers of all ages and backgrounds assist the police department in many of its everyday functions. They share a desire to do something positive about today's crime problems and contribute to our community. In 2006, VIPS contributed almost 11,000 hours of volunteer service to the Department.

Vacation House Checks (more info) the application and the brochure

Our Goal

  • To form a partnership where trained volunteers can enhance and support the department freeing up officers and staff for higher priority duties.
  • To place volunteers in rewarding activities which utilize their experience, interests and talents.
  • To provide the public the opportunity to become more familiar with the services offered by the department.

What we do
  • Activities of the VIPS include:
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • School and Park Patrol
  • Traffic Control
  • Special Events
  • Abandoned Auto Abatement
  • Radar Trailer Placement
  • Vacation House Checks
  • Handicapped Parking Enforcement
  • Illegal Sign Abatement

VIPS are provided distinctive uniforms and patrol vehicles. They act as additional "eyes and ears" for the Police Department.

Requirements

  • The ability to volunteer at least 4 hours per week for most assignments.

Police Department

VIPS
VIPS Academy

Applications are being accepted for the next VIPS Academy:

VIPS Application:
VIPS Application

VIPS Interview:
VIPS Interview

Telephone:
(925) 779-6831

Email:

emacias-leal@ci.antioch.ca.us

Tours Info

Read all about the VIP Department Tours

      Tour Request Form

 

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