VIPS - Celebrating a Decade of Service
In 2003, VIPS Info, a monthly electronic newsletter providing news and events about the national VIPS Program and law enforcement volunteer activities around the country, was introduced. Sign up to receive VIPS Info.
VIPS - Celebrating a Decade of Service
The VIPS Program has a series of educational videos including, Engaging Youth through Volunteerism. Watch this video explaining how youth and adult volunteers in law enforcement agencies can engage youths in their community.
VIPS - Celebrating a Decade of Service
More than 600 people have registered for the Building Blocks of a Law Enforcement Volunteer Program E-learning course. This course will resonate for those with new law enforcement volunteer programs or those in the planning and program development phase. Register now.
VIPS Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2012
During President George W. Bush’s 2002 State of the Union Address he laid the groundwork for the National Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program. With financial support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, and management from the International Association of Chiefs of Police the VIPS Program will celebrate its 10th year of providing support and resources to state, local, tribal, and campus law enforcement agencies interested in developing or enhancing a volunteer program and for citizens who wish to volunteer their time and skills with a law enforcement agency.
What’s New
05.15.2012
A new issue of the monthly newsletter, VIPS Info, is now available.
05.02.2012
New Podcast - Volunteers in Police Service: Ten Years and Counting
From its very beginnings ten years ago until now, the goal of the VIPS Program remains unchanged – we are here to enhance the capacity of law enforcement to utilize volunteers. Listen to the latest podcast for highlights of our anniversary celebration and new offerings to come from VIPS.
05.01.2012
VIPS Featured in May USA on Watch Newsletter
USA on Watch/Neighborhood Watch, one of our Citizen Corps partner programs, featured the VIPS anniversary in their recent newsletter. Other topics include methamphetamine awareness and prevention and Arson Awareness Week. Thanks USA on Watch for your support!
04.30.2012
Building Communities of Trust: A Guidance for Community Leaders
In partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Department of Homeland Security, the IACP is pleased to announce the release of a new publication to help strengthen community involvement in the suspicious activity reporting process. Building Communities of Trust: A Guidance for Community Leaders was developed to help law enforcement empower local partners to help keep communities safe from threats of crime and terrorism.
Register Your Program
To date, more than 2,270 law enforcement volunteer programs, representing more than 252,000 volunteers have registered.
Question of the Month: May 16, 2012
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