Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department Volunteers in Policing

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

Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods

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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