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Volunteer Opportunities
Join Our Volunteer Program
- Two Programs to choose from
- Traditional Volunteer Functions
- Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Functions
- Do you have a few hours a week to spare?
- Have you ever wondered how you can help your local police department?
- Read on, because we have something for everyone..
Ventura Police Department's
Volunteer Program
Volunteers are
an essential component to the Ventura Police Department’s Community
Problem Oriented Policing efforts. Volunteers have an opportunity
to learn about law enforcement and help improve law enforcement services.
Our program increases community pride by allowing volunteers to serve
as role models and most importantly, be part of a community program concerned
with the common good and well being of the city we all love.
Traditional Department Volunteer Opportunities
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Ventura
Police Department’s volunteer program offers volunteers an opportunity
to be involved with nearly every aspect of the Department. Volunteers
can choose to be involved in some of the more traditional functions such
as:
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Volunteers
In Policing (VIP) Opportunities
Our enhanced Volunteers In Policing program allows
volunteers to utilize a marked volunteer vehicle and wear the Department’s
VIP uniform, including a badge, flashlight, and police radio. Volunteers
will participate in an 10-week comprehensive training program and be required
to attend the Department’s 12-week Community
Academy. Just some of the duties may include:
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Making a Difference in Our Community
To date our VIP Program has graduated four classes. We now have over 44 VIP's patrolling the streets. Provided below is a snapshot of VIP accomplishments and what an impact they are having in our Community.
January 1 to December 31 , 2009.
- Calls for Service, 1,304
- Reports Written, 580
- Non injury accidents, 141
- Officer Assists, 160
- Traffic Control, 208
- Citations Issued, 987
- Extra/Foot Patrol, 3,054
- Vacation Checks, 346
- School Checks, 1,174
- Special Details, 82
- Infrastructure Checks, 687
- False Alarm Contacts, 28
- Patrol Miles Driven, 43,004
- *Total VIP Patrol Hours, 4,468
*Only patrol hours, does not include training hours.
Volunteers participating in either VIP program will be required to complete an application and interview and successfully pass a background check. Additional requirements for the VIP Patrol program consist of possessing a valid driver’s license, being 21 years of age, in good physical health, and the desire to contribute a minimum of 16 hours per-month to the program.
So come and join the Ventura Police Department and the many others who donate their time in making our community a better place.
How To Get Involved
Interested in becoming a VIP? It’s free, it’s easy, and no
experience is necessary. For more information, please call us or stop
by - we’d love to talk to you.
Contacts
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(805) 339-4320
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| Sergeant Glenn Utter | (805) 339-4492 |
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