V.I.P.S. Volunteers in Police Service

Citizens that have graduated from the Citizen’s Academy will be trained in various police related duties. This allows the volunteers to provide direct support to a variety of Law Enforcement efforts. Volunteers function as an auxiliary unit of the Police Department but, have no powers of arrest beyond those of any private citizen. They will serve as extra “eyes, ears and helping hands.” Volunteers will not carry weapons but, will have direct communication with our Police Officers. This enables them to quickly report any suspicious activities, thereby enabling the Police Department to better serve the community.

FUNCTIONS/DUTIES OF VIPS

  • Patrol
  • Setting up and Assisting with Justice Court
  • Traffic Control
  • Vacation Checks
  • Front Counter and Clerical Work
  • Transportation Assignments
  • Presenting Crime Prevention Programs
  • Assisting with Civic Events
  • Crossing Guard
  • Ride-Along

TIME COMMITMENT

Volunteers are asked to volunteer on average 10 hours a month. These hours can be fulfilled however they fit into the volunteer’s personal schedule. Scheduled events will be at a specific times but most of our volunteer work can be worked around our volunteer’s schedules.

ELIGIBILITY

Volunteers must be

  • 21 years of age
  • Good standing in the community
  • Pass a background check
  • Reside in the City of Bluffdale

REASONS TO JOIN VIPS

  • Have opportunity to server your community
  • Keep active
  • Obtain a uniform to wear while volunteering
  • Help with traffic control at special events or traffic accidents
  • Ride-A-Long with an officer
  • Work around personal schedules
  • Get to know local law enforcement personally
  • Drive the VIPS car will patrolling and otherwise volunteering
  • Use a police radio to contact police officers while volunteering
  • Keep children safe by performing crossing guard duties

JOINING THE PROGRAM

Volunteers must attend our citizen’s academy. Please fill out this application to apply for the academy. Upon completion of the academy, volunteers will have both classroom and field training prior to starting as full-fledged volunteer. If you have any other questions regarding the program, please contact the VIPS coordinator.

VIPS Application

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