Volunteers in Police Service Program (VIPS)
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Harris County Volunteers In Police Service Programs
Since September 11, 2001, the demands on state and local law enforcement have increased dramatically. As a result, already limited resources are
being stretched further at a time when our country needs every available officer out on the beat. Some local police departments are turning to civilian
volunteers to supplement their sworn force. These vital efforts will receive new support through the Volunteers in Police Service Program (VIPS). VIPS
draws on the time and considerable talents of civilian volunteers and allows law enforcement professionals to better perform their frontline duties.
The Program will provide resources to assist local law enforcement officials by incorporating community volunteers into the activities of the law
enforcement agency, including a series of best practices to help state and local law enforcement design strategies to recruit, train, and utilize
citizen volunteers in their departments.
Be part of the Volunteers in Police Service Program.
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