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.
