VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING

Patrol Members

VIP Members perform routine police functions allowing officers to concentrate on those duties that only sworn personnel can perform.

Patrol Information:

VIP Patrol Volunteers functions include:

  • Report Writing
  • Home Security Surveys
  • Vacation House Checks
  • Parking Enforcement
  • Traffic Control
  • Community Policing
  • Vehicle Abatements

VIP Patrol Requirements:

  • Interview and selection process is the first step....
  • Complete and pass the VCSD background check
  • Be in good general health

    Medical clearance signed by your personal physician.

    Provide proof of medical insurance.

  • Have a valid California Driver's License

    As part of the VIP academy training, you will be given police driving instruction and will be required to pass the driving test given at the academy.

  • Complete Citizen's Academy - Download Application
  • Complete and pass the VIP patrol training academy

Training Provided:

This program uses a comprehensive training strategy to ensure that all volunteers are equipped to perform their responsibilities in a confident and safe manner.

  • 10 Session VIP Academy
  • Patrol Procedures and Report Writing
  • On the job training with an assigned mentor overseeing development of each new VIP trainee
  • Monthly 3-hour training meetings
  • Periodic special subject training sessions
  • CPR and First Aid

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team of volunteers, please contact:

Barbara D'anjou
371-8398
Barbara.D'anjou@ventura.org

 

Volunteer
Services:

Volunteers are pleased to help you with following:

  • Fingerprint ServicesVacation House ChecksHome Security SurveyProperty Engravers
  • Ticket Sign-Off read more....

Volunteer
Opportunities

Support Service Volunteers
VIP members perform routine police office functions.
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Special Event Team Volunteers
VIP members perform support during special events.
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Other Resources:

Thousand Oaks Police Department

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

City of Thousand Oaks

Graffitti Hotline

Vehicle Abatement