History

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The Blue Springs Police Department’s Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) Program is one of five Citizen Corps partner programs managed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, on behalf of the White House Office of the USA Freedom Corps.

President George W. Bush created USA Freedom Corps to build on the countless acts of service, sacrifice, and generosity that followed September 11.

VIPS Program

Sergeant Nick Brooks supervises the day-to-day operations of the program. Sgt. Brooks is responsible for coordinating and scheduling volunteers and assists in VIPS training.

VIPS members have a personnel file and time card to keep track of their volunteer and training hours. Team members have the flexibility to work as few or as many hours as they are able to given their skills, talents, and abilities.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Duties include database management, teaching training classes, crisis response, and assisting Animal Control. VIPS members also assist at community events such as the Fall Fun Festival, Santa Train, Christmas Tree Lighting, Household Waste Drop-off, National Night Out Against Crime and many more.

Get Involved

Team members attend quarterly meetings and training sessions provided by Sergeant Brooks and Officer McIntyre on report writing, radio communications, vehicle searches, detention services, dispatch center procedures, and firearms safety training. If you are interested in joining the VIPS Program or would like more information call 816-622-4159.