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Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) is an important part of the Avondale Police Department and a valuable asset to law enforcement in the community. VIPS help to increase police responsiveness, service delivery, administration and distribute public safety information in Avondale. Volunteers are appointed to volunteer in one of the following areas of the Avondale Police Department: Assistance in Disaster – A.I.D., Citizen Patrol, Communications, Community Services, Crime Analysis, Criminal Investigation Bureau, Southwest Family Advocacy Program, Animal Control, Records or Special Services.
“Since the implementation of the Avondale Police Department VIPS program, volunteers have provided over 10,000 hours of service to the community,” stated Debbie Ray, Volunteer Coordinator for the Avondale Police Department. “This program has demonstrated to the community that qualified and trained volunteers can be a major asset to making the Avondale community a better and safer place to live.”
Therapy Paws Pet Partner
Avondale launched its Therapy Paws Pet Partner program as another important facet of its VIPS program. Avondale’s VIPS Pet Partner teams (pet and handler) are trained and registered to provide human-animal interactions in education, social and therapeutic settings. These animals specialize in assisting victims of violent crimes during a police investigation.
“Studies have shown that pets are one of nature’s best sources of affection. Pets relax and calm; they may take the human mind off loneliness, pain, grief or fear. They can invoke laughter, or offer a sense of security and protection. Pets also provide social interaction, and fulfill a human need for sense of touch” stated Avondale VIPS Coordinator, Debbie Ray. “We are delighted to embrace this unique program and to be the first police organization to offer this to complement the services of the City Police Department.” Read More….
VIPS Program Selected as a Finalist for Municipal Excellence Award
The City of Avondale’s Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program was chosen as a finalist for the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence.
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Contact Debbie Ray, Volunteer Coordinator at
623-333-7341 or if you are interested in learning more about the Volunteers in Police Service program.
Therapy Dogs Coloring Pages
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