VIPS Registered Program Analysis Results
In the spring of 2009, the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program released an instrument to help the VIPS Program gain a greater understanding of the state of law enforcement volunteering. This analysis gathered information from established programs on promising approaches, programmatic challenges, and resource needs and will help us to continually improve services to the VIPS programs. One hundred and fifteen law enforcement agencies responded.
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11.16.2009
The latest issue of VIPS Info has been released.
11.13.2009
VIPS In Focus: Volunteers of the Cloth and the Badge
Chaplains, whether paid or volunteer, provide support to officers and the department family in many law enforcement agencies. Chaplains serve in a nondenominational capacity regardless of their individual faith. Some agencies utilize chaplains to provide support and assistance to officers, while others extend the reach of the agency by chaplains assisting crime victims. Ultimately, law enforcement chaplaincy is a ministry of presence. The Pennsylvania State Police; Virginia Beach, Virginia, Police Department; and the York City, Pennsylvania Police Department all utilize chaplains, with each agency incorporating the chaplain program in a way that best fits their department.
11.10.2009
2009 Survey of IACP Membership Summary Results
In July 2009, the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program surveyed random selected IACP members via the program Web site. The IACP maintains a roster of more than 20,000 members from law enforcement agencies around the world. This survey was sent to 3,000 randomly selected members, 1,000 of which represent smaller departments and the remaining representing larger departments. Three hundred and six representatives from IACP member agencies responded. The information in this report provides an overview of their impressions and experiences using volunteers.
10.15.2009
The latest issue of VIPS Info has been released.
Register Your Program
To date, more than 1,980 law enforcement volunteer programs, representing more than 225,000 volunteers have registered.
Question of the Month: November 21, 2009
Training Calendar
There are no training events at this time.
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