My advice to any police department who hasn't embraced volunteers is do it as quickly as you can since it will be a defining moment in your department, and begin your process by utilizing VIPS so that you get started right!

Captain Tom Fitzmaurice
Redlands, California, Police Department

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Enhancing Public Safety Through Citizen Involvement
This brochure provides basic information about the VIPS program. Law enforcement agencies can request bulk copies of the VIPS brochure here.

Volunteering with Law Enforcement: A Citizen's Guide
This brochure provides basic information about volunteering with law enforcement and can be used to recruit volunteers. Law enforcement agencies can request bulk copies of the VIPS brochure here.

VIPS Logo
The VIPS logo is a legally protected service mark owned by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Individual approval to use the mark must be obtained from the IACP. Please allow up to three weeks for review and approval of your application, if granted.

VIPS to VIPS Archives
VIPS to VIPS allows contact person(s) from registered VIPS programs to post questions, share information and problem-solve challenges related to law enforcement volunteer programs. This page archives postings from the VIPS to VIPS discussion group. This page is password protected and is available to the contact person(s) from registered VIPS programs.

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

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