At the Newport Beach Police Department, the letters VIP enjoy two distinct meanings:

1. Volunteers in Policing – A program involving qualified citizens who are interested in enhancing a variety of services provided by the Newport Beach Police Department.
   
   
2. Very Important Person – Is the traditional definition, for the Volunteers are considered Very Import Persons by the entire staff for their selflessness in support of the department and their community.
   

Volunteer personnel perform:

• Non-hazardous tasks;
  
  
• Provide assistance in a variety of areas;
  
  
• Including an important public relations role.

Volunteer members are expected to:

• Work a minimum of 16 hours per month;
  
  
• Schedules are flexible, but generally members serve Monday through Fridays during daylight hours;
  
  
• Occasionally, members will be asked to assist at special events, many of which occur on weekends and/or in the evenings;
  
  
• Special arrangements can be made for those whose daytime schedules preclude normal volunteer hours.

Those interested in becoming a VIP:

1. Must attend the Citizens’ Police Academy. A 12-session course designed to familiarize citizens with the full scope of their nationally respected police department;
   
   
2. Live or work in Newport Beach;
   
   
3. Minimum age of 21 years;
   
   
4. No felony convictions, outstanding warrants, or pending criminal cases;
   
   
5. Must complete an Application and return it to the Community Relations Office.

 For further information please call the Newport Beach Police Department Community Relations Office at (949) 644-3662 or klowe@nbpd.org.

Volunteer Program

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