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VIP ASSIGNMENTS

WARRANT DRIVE ENFORCER
MISSION STATEMENT

Volunteers research Class C Misdemeanor warrants (Municipal Court warrants, usually related to traffic violations), and conduct courtesy calls to citizens to remind them to pay before officer enforcement.

GOAL: Prevent the use of officer enforcement through courtesy calls without arrest at home or business.
OBJECTIVE: Maintain a 60% response rate.

CobRA-T SURVEILLANCE
MISSION STATEMENT

Volunteers are trained to conduct surveillance at specific locations to prevent auto thefts, vehicle burglaries, and to provide additional eyes and ears for suspect apprehension.

GOAL: Eliminate auto thefts and vehicle burglaries by conducting effective and efficient surveillance.
OBJECTIVE: Maintain a 95% conviction rate for all apprehensions.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Homeland Security
MISSION STATEMENT

Volunteers highly trained and committed to creating a safe and healthy environment during a disaster through education and public awareness.

GOAL:Prepare communities through public education and awareness on how to effectively and efficiently respond to emergencies and disasters, to calm and assist the public to return to normal conditions.
OBJECTIVE: Establish Community Emergency Response Teams and Awareness Training.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
MISSION STATEMENT

Volunteers who work full-time or have limited free time can opt to do volunteer work at special project events, such as non-criminal fingerprinting events, role-playing for Training Academy cadet scenarios, or participate in a variety of community service projects.
GOAL: Establish a cadre of highly motivated and skilled volunteers for every scenario/event.
OBJECTIVE: Maintain a 95% response rate.

UNIT VOLUNTEER
MISSION STATEMENT

Volunteers assist the unit with general office duties to include basic filing, light typing, and answering telephones.

GOAL: Ensure the office has adequate administrative support.
OBJECTIVE: Maintain one person in office 90% during the week.

FINGERPRINTING
MISSION STATEMENT

Volunteers perform fingerprinting for children at the City Showcases and upon request from other departments and community organizations.

GOAL: Provide fingerprinting support as requested.
OBJECTIVE: Child safety.

PUBLIC SAFETY TEAM
MISSION STATEMENT

Volunteers undergo a separate application and interview process. Upon acceptance, volunteers are trained to issue Handicap Parking citations to the public and perform other non-hazardous duties for the department.

GOAL: Educate the public on the purpose of Handicap parking, regardless of citation.
OBJECTIVE: Reduce citations by 25%.

INTERNSHIP
MISSION STATEMENT

Available to college and university students looking to gain insight and experience within the criminal justice system. In addition, internships are considered job experience for resumes, and include certification.

GOAL: Maintain a constant enrollment.
OBJECTIVE: Recruit individuals.


APPLYING TO VIP

To apply to become a V.I.P. you may download an Application Form (PDF Format) from the SAPD Web Forms Page, or pick up an Application Form from the V.I.P. office on San Saba. Successful applicants will be notified by the V.I.P. Program Coordinator and invited to an Orientation Training Session. For V.I.P.s interested in specialized activities, such as CObRA T or Warrant Drives, additional training will be provided.

Please click here to access a PDF Format
V.I.P. APPLICATION FORM.

ADDITIONAL VIP ACTIVITIES: VIP Members also hold meetings and social events, and participate in a Web-Based Social Networking site. For more information on these VIP ACTIVITIES, please contact Officer Victor Trevino, 207-7386.

CONTACTING VIP
Officer Victor Trevino, Special Projects Officer
555 Academic Ct #200,
San Antonio, TX 78204-2455
Tel (210-207-7386

OR MAILING ADDRESS:
VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING
San Antonio Police Department
P.O.Box 839948
San Antonio, TX 78283


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