The Dallas Police Department currently has 3 unique volunteer programs.  All volunteers must attend a one-hour orientation class plus complete a training course for the desired program.  Training classes are offered at the seven substations and range between 2 to 12 hours, depending on the program requirements.

Our current programs are:

• VIP- Volunteers in Patrol: This program is designed to  reduce crime by having citizens patrol their own neighborhoods and reporting any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.
• CHIPS- Citizens Helping in Parking Solutions: Citizens are trained to write parking citations for handicapped parking violations in areas such as local malls or shopping centers.
• COPS- Citizens Offering Police Support:  This program provides an opportunity for citizens to work hand-in-hand with officers at the substation conducting various office and clerical related tasks.

NOTE:  ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE STRICTLY NON CONFRONTATIONAL! 

For Information on Volunteer Programs call
(214) 671-4020

Volunteer Requirements