Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods Presented by: Gianna Nelson Date: June 5, 2008
Quality Services in Partnership With Our Community Which Promote Safe and Secure Neighborhoods Chief Gellatly introduces “Community Oriented Policing” concept in Citizens Police Academy (CPA) established in Volunteers in Policing(VIP) program becomes an extension of the CPA program. First CPA class graduates in March, 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 Events Recognition - Awards Banquet
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