Volunteers in Police Service
S.N.A.P. (Senior Neighbor Awareness Program)
VIPS Request for Speed Trailer
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VIPS Services Provided
Citizen Patrol
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Traffic Survey
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Radar Traffic monitoring - Volunteers will document speeds of vehicles in an assigned area, research the owner information, then send a letter to the owner about the operation.
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Seasonal and Vacation property checks - Volunteers will be assigned to monitor areas of Standish that have vacant properties due to vacations or seasonal occupancy.
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Direct traffic at fire, accidents & Crime scenes as needed
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Neighborhood Patrols - Volunteers will patrol the community watching for and reporting suspicious activity.
Community Services & Events
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Searching for lost or missing children or elderly as needed.
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Child Safety Programs - these include Child Safety Seat Checks and Child Identification Programs
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Fundraising - to provide funds for training, uniforms and other expenses.
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Participate in Community Events to promote VIPS and help to improve the quality of life in Standish.
Administrative Duties
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Historian & Photography
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Web Page Maintenance
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Newsletter editor
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Assist in other department divisions, such as records, evidence, and detectives as needed