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Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department Volunteers in Policing

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department Volunteers in Policing. Presented by: Gianna Nelson Date: June 5, 2008. Program History. Chief Gellatly introduces “Community Oriented Policing” concept in 1991. Citizens Police Academy (CPA) established in 1991.

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Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department Volunteers in Policing

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  1. Savannah-Chatham MetroPolice Department Volunteers in Policing Presented by: Gianna NelsonDate: June 5, 2008

  2. Program History • Chief Gellatly introduces “Community Oriented Policing” concept in 1991. • Citizens Police Academy (CPA) established in 1991. • Volunteers in Policing(VIP) program becomes an extension of the CPA program. • First CPA class graduates in March, 1992. • First VIP starts working within Savannah Police Department in June 1992.

  3. Citizens Police Academy • 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

  4. Volunteers in Policing 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.

  5. Volunteers in Policing • VIP Classification • Regular Members • Junior Members • Honorary Members • Two Status Levels • Active • Inactive

  6. Volunteers in Policing • Administration • Organization Structure • Patrol Commander • Sworn Supervisor • Executive Committee • Election of Officers • General Membership • Meetings

  7. Volunteers in Policing • Volunteer Opportunities • Direct Service • Special Events • Recognition - Awards Banquet

  8. Questions ?

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