2010 Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) sponsor an annual award to recognize law enforcement agencies that have developed creative and effective volunteer programs. The award recognizes agencies that most exemplify the goals, concepts, and spirit of volunteerism in action.

The 2010 Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award will be presented at the 117th annual IACP Conference in Orlando, Florida in October 2010. The application deadline is May 17, 2010.

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02.01.2010

Senior Corps RSVP Grants Competition

RSVP engages people age 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities that deliver valuable services to meet community needs while providing an enriching experience to those who serve. The purpose of this RSVP grant funding is two-fold: (1) to establish new RSVP projects in geographic areas that are currently unserved by existing Corporation-funded RSVP projects; and (2) to expand the number of RSVP volunteers serving in existing RSVP projects who will engage in new programmatic activities.

01.15.2010

VIPS Info: January 2010

The latest issue of VIPS Info has been released.

01.05.2010

VIPS Program Passes Milestone

The Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program is pleased to announce that it has surpassed a major milestone. Through our outreach efforts, educational programs, technical assistance and mentor programs, resources, and peer-to-peer network, more than 2,000 law enforcement volunteer programs have registered with the national VIPS Program since it was established in May 2002.

01.04.2010

IACP/SAIC Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award: 2009 Winners

This latest issue of VIPS in Focus highlights the winners of the 2009 IACP/SAIC Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award - the Chesterfield County, Virginia, Police Department; Mesa, Arizona, Police Department; and San Antonio, Texas, Police Department.

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Register Your Program

To date, more than 2,010 law enforcement volunteer programs, representing more than 227,000 volunteers have registered.

Question of the Month: February 09, 2010

Do your agency’s volunteers participate in missing person’s searches in any capacity?

A.
Yes
B.
No
C.
I don't know

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  • International Association of Cheifs of Police
  • BJA Bureau of Justice Assistance
  • Citizen Corps

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