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How it Works

VIP volunteers patrol Town Creek in their own vehicles while observing and reporting suspicious activity to the Dallas Police Department.

Patrols are non-confrontational and are intended to deter crime through visibility.

 

Benefits

  • Help deter crime
  • Support the Dallas Police Department
  • Meet neighbors
  • Help protect Town Creek
  • Patrol on your own schedule
  • Just a few hours each month

 

How VIP Works

  • Non-confrontational neighborhood patrol program
  • Patrol with another trained volunteer
  • Use your own vehicle
  • Complete a 4-hour Dallas Police training class

To Become a VIP Volunteer

  • Town Creek resident
  • At least 21 years old
  • Valid Texas driver's license and proof of insurance
  • Member of Town Creek Crime Watch
  • Pass a Dallas Police background check
  • No felony convictions
  • No recent serious criminal or DWI convictions
  • No outstanding warrants
  • Complete the application and liability waiver
  • Attend required training

While on Patrol

  • Patrol in teams of two
  • Display required VIP vehicle signs
  • Obey all traffic laws
  • Never confront suspects
  • Observe and report only
  • Call 911 when appropriate

All candidates must fill out an application and waiver, and submit via email, regular mail or drop-off to:

 

Dallas Police Department

Northeast Division

9915 E Northwest HWY

Dallas, TX 75238   

For more information, contact any of the following:

Joey Stewart (joey@joeystewartfilms.com)

Officer Theron Akin (theron.akin@dallaspolice.gov)

    

 

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