Volunteers in Policing

What do VIPs do?

Volunteers in Policing are based in local police establishments where they work with police to address customer service, community safety and crime prevention needs in the community. The range of tasks which they undertake complement rather than compete with the roles and responsibilities of paid police officers and staff members. Some of these tasks include:

• Providing support to and assisting victims of crime
• Offering referrals to other agencies
• Liaising with community groups and participating in community-based activities
• Conducting home security assessments and engraving property
• Managing key holders' index for businesses
• Participating in crime prevention initiatives - assisting police with customer service
• Assisting with school-based crime prevention projects

What are the criteria for Volunteers in Policing?

VIPs must meet the following criteria to pass through to the selection phase of the programme:

• 18 years and over
• Be willing to participate in a mandatory training programme
• Agree to the QPS conducting a national criminal history check
• Prepared to participate in the VIP programme for at least 12 months
• Willing to work a minimum of 4 hours per week and a maximum of 16 hours per week.