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)