January 2007
Upcoming VIPS Training
Registration is open for the following VIPS training sessions:
- Dallas, Texas (February 22)
- Raleigh, North Carolina (March 8)
- San Diego, California (March 22)
Visit the Events page for more information.
IACP/SAIC Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award
The IACP and SAIC have announced that the application period for the 2007 Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award is now open. This award program recognizes volunteer programs that demonstrate innovative, effective practices for augmenting sworn or civilian staff and/or improving service delivery to their communities. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2007.
2007 Department of Homeland Security Grants
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the availability of two grant programs, the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and the Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP). The 2007 HSGP provides $1.7 billion in grants to state and local governments. This program is comprised of five separate grant programs: State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP), Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS), and Citizen Corps Program (CCP).
Together, these grants fund a range of preparedness activities, including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management and administration costs. Please be advised that the State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only agency eligible to apply for FY 2007 HSGP funds. The FY 2007 Citizen Corps Program grant guidance states Citizen Corps Council membership should include representatives from the Program Partners and Affiliates such as Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), Fire Corps, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and USAonWatch/Neighborhood Watch. The grant guidance and application kit is available here.
The 2007 IPP provides nearly $445 million in funding for state, local and private industry infrastructure protection initiatives to strengthen the Nation’s ability to protect critical infrastructure facilities and systems. The IPP is comprised of five separate grant programs: Port Security Grant Program, Transit Security Grant Program, Buffer Zone Protection Program, Intercity Bus Security Grant Program, and Trucking Security Program. Eligible applicants for this funding are specified in the grant guidance and application kit. Initiatives to educate and train citizens to support infrastructure protection are included as an eligible use of funds.
National Neighborhood Watch Awards of Excellence
The National Sheriffs’ Association in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U. S. Department of Justice is accepting nominations for the 4th Annual National Neighborhood Watch Awards of Excellence to be presented during the 2007 National Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. All law enforcement agencies, Neighborhood Watch groups, organizations, and/or programs that have made an exceptional contribution to the Neighborhood Watch program in their communities are encouraged to submit nominations to the National Sheriffs’ Association by March 31, 2007.
Newly Registered Programs
The following registered with the VIPS Program in December 2006:
- Brookline, Massachusetts, Police Department
- Broward County, Florida, Sheriff's Office, West Broward
- Clarksburg, West Virginia, Volunteers in Police Service
- Concord, North Carolina, Police Department
- Dearborn, Michigan, Police Department
- Henderson, North Carolina, Police Department
- Holliston, Massachusetts, Auxiliary Police
- Jonestown, Texas, Police Department
- Manassas Park, Virginia, Police Department
- Natick, Massachusetts, Auxiliary Police Department
- Oakland County, Michigan, Sheriff's Office Explorer Post #649
- Passaic County, New Jersey, Sheriff's Department
- Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff's Office
- Sullivan County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office
- Sulphur Springs, Texas, Police Department
- Town of Millbury, Massachusetts, Auxiliary Police
- University of California San Diego Police Department
- Wenham, Massachusetts, Police Department
- West Springfield, Massachusetts, Seasonal Police
- Winchester, Massachusetts, Auxiliary Police Department
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