Volunteers in Police Service
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Volunteers In Police Service Volunteers of all ages are serving their community through their local, county and state law enforcement agencies. The V.I.P.S. are Recognized by the Internation- al Chiefs of Police Associations, Citizens Corps, USA Freedom Corps, United States Department of Justice, and USAonwatch as citizens aid in their own community Serving the Community with: with Home Land Security. d Citizens On Patrol (COPS) d Administrative / Clerical d Police and Fire Dispatching d Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) d Police Explorer Scout Post #2961 d Community Security Services Volunteers In Service, Pride, Police Service Patience, Courtesy, Vigilance Florence Police Department Become a Volunteer PO Box 988 Make a Difference 425 North Pinal Street Tel: 520-868-7666 Florence, Arizona 85132-0988 [email protected] VIPS: 520-868-7666 [email protected] Explorers: 520-868-7688 [email protected] PROGRAM HISTORY TYPES OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES In his 2002 State of the Union Address, Presi- Volunteers in Police Service are for adults 18 dent George W. Bush announced the creation years of age and above who are interested in The Florence Police Explorer Post #2961 is a serving their community through law enforce- of the USA Freedom Corps, an effort to foster worksite-based program for young men and ment. a culture of service, citizenship, and respon- women who have completed the eighth grade sibility, building on the generous spirit of the There are many different types of volunteer pro- and are 14 years of age, or are 15 years of age American People. The Citizen Corps programs grams and volunteer opportunities, including: but have not yet reached their 21st birthday. are part of the USA Freedom Corp initiative and • Administrative Clerical duties such as fil- share the common goal of helping communi- ing, investigative duties with gun tracing Law Enforcement Explorer posts help youth to ties prevent, prepare for, and respond to crime, and community sex offender notifications, gain insight into a variety of programs that offer fingerprints, education and awareness natural disasters, and other emergencies. hands-on career activities. For young men and programs. women who are interested in careers in the field One of the Citizen Corps programs is the • Citizens On Patrol Services (COPS) with of law enforcement, Exploring offers experiential Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program. active security patrols on business and learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activi- house watches, speed monitoring, handi- ties that promote the growth and development The International Association of Chiefs of Police capped parking violations, funeral and (IACP) is managing and implementing the VIPS traffic escorts, traffic accident and crime of adolescent youth. Program in partnership with and on behalf of scene traffic control, school zone monitor- ing, motorist assists, fire scene security. the White House Office of the USA Freedom The Exploring Program was established in 1983. Corp and the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. • Community Emergency Response Teams Some participants have gone on to become Department of Justice. The program’s goal is (CERT) with Chaplain and Family-Victim police officers, sheriff’s deputies, detention of- Assistance, and referral resources. to enhance the capacity of state and local law ficers, dispatchers, and corrections officers. enforcement to utilize volunteers. • Security within specific community areas. As the growth in Florence indicates a larger • Fleet Services monitoring and fleet main- tenance, scheduling, troubleshooting and population, and homeland security is now a repairs. household word, there is an imminent increased case load and burden on emergency services. • Recruiting for volunteer membership is an open and on-going process. Volunteers are unpaid positions within the Florence Police Department and are considered ”Uncompensated employees” who are covered under workman’s compensation and risk man- agement for accident and injury..