Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department Volunteers in Policing
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Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
Presented by: Gianna NelsonDate: June 5, 2008
Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
Chief Gellatly introduces “Community Oriented Policing” concept in 1991.Citizens Police Academy (CPA) established in 1991.Volunteers in Policing(VIP) program becomes an extension of the CPA program.First CPA class graduates in March, 1992.First VIP starts working within Savannah Police Department in June 1992.
Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
Current Program Two 13-week
sessions annually
Covers everything from department history to tactical training to a patrol ride-along
Pre-requisite for VIP program
VIPs required to re-take course every three years
Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
Mission The mission of the VIP program is to motivate the citizens of the Savannah-Chatham area to become involved with SCMPD and share in the responsibility of policing their community.
Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
VIP Classification Regular Members
Junior Members Honorary Members
Two Status Levels Active
Inactive
Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
Administration Organization Structure
Patrol Commander Sworn Supervisor Executive Committee
Election of Officers
General Membership
Meetings
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Volunteer Opportunities Direct Service
Special EventsRecognition - Awards Banquet
Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods
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