Video

This 11-minute video highlights the breadth and scope of volunteer efforts in college and university law enforcement.

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.

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What’s New

02.02.2012

Gain Career Skills Through Law Enforcement Volunteering

The VIPS Program launched a new guest blog series on Discover Policing, IACP's law enforcement career recruitment website. Read our first blog entry and check back for future posts.

02.01.2012

Implementing Youth Preparedness in Your Organization

Citizen Corps and FEMA Region VIII are coming to Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, for a day-long workshop on implementing youth preparedness in community-based organizations, in Partnership with the American Red Cross and the U.S. Department of Education.

02.01.2012

Introduction to the VIPS Resource Library

This month’s podcast will introduce you to one of the VIPS Program’s richest sources of information – the VIPS Resource Library. Listen to hear more about what you can find or add to this valuable volunteer management tool.

01.17.2012

VIPS Info: 2012

The latest issue of VIPS Info has been released.

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Register Your Program

To date, more than 2,230 law enforcement volunteer programs, representing more than 251,000 volunteers have registered.

Question of the Month: February 08, 2012

What types of volunteer activities does your department offer?

A.
Administrative duties
B.
Chaplain Corps
C.
Neighborhood Watch
D.
Auxiliary or Reserve Officers
E.
Citizens on Patrol
F.
Explorer Post
G.
Other

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In Partnership with:

  • International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • BJA Bureau of Justice Assistance
  • Citizen Corps

Volunteers in Police Service Program / International Association of Chiefs of Police

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