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About Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
The VIPS program was established by the Chief of Police to give
residents an opportunity to serve in unpaid, non-uniformed positions to
augment the work of the Police
Department. The duties and responsibilities of our volunteer force
continually evolve and change, adjusting to the needs of the department.
All assignments are open to VIPS throughout the department. Our VIPS
peform administrative duties such as:
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Data entry, filing, copying of reports
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Translators
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Computer activities
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Inventory control and record keeping
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Role-playing at the Criminal Justice Academy and during other
exercises
- Photography
Eligibilty Requirements
To become a member of the Fairfax County Police Department's VIPS program, you must be:
- At least 21 years of age (no maximum age limit for service in the program)
- In good physcial health
- Able to pass a comprehensive police background check
- Able to pass an interview with police supervisors
Selection Process
The selection, appointment and tenure of VIPS personnel will be determined by the Chief of Police.
Assignment of Personnel
Whenever possible, we will strive to assign VIPS to areas of interest and/or preferred physical locations. However, the needs of the department are of primary concern in determining where VIPS are ultimately assigned.VIPS may be assigned to more than one assignment location at a time.
Location of Work Stations
| Criminal Investigations Bureau 4100 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 | Helicopter Division 4604 West Ox Road Fairfax, VA 22030 | Reston District Station 12000 Bowman Towne Dr Reston, VA 20194 | Franconia District Station
6121 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA 22310 |
| Operations Support Bureau
3911 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003 | Sully District Station 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard Chantilly, VA 20151 | Mason District Station
6507 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 | West Springfield District Station
6140 Rolling Road Springfield, VA 22152 |
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Public Safety Training Academy
| Mt.Vernon District Station 2511 Parkers Lane Alexandria, VA 22306 | Mclean District Station 1427 Balls Hill Rd., Mclean, VA 22101 | Fair Oaks District Station
12300 Lee Jackson Highway Faifax, VA 22033 |
Contact Information
If you are interested in becoming a member of this outstanding organization or would like to obtain additional information, please contact the VIPS Director.
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