City of Belvidere, Illinois

Volunteers In Police Service Calendar

 

To join Volunteers In Police Service or VIPS you must complete the seven week Citizen Police Academy

 

The Belvidere Police Department, offers the Citizen Police Academy three times a year.  Those who complete the academy may join Volunteers In Police Service or VIPS.  There are a limited number of participants allowed in each academy, so sign up early.

 

For more information or to register for this free program, contact Officer Jerry Leenheer at 815-547-8007.   Pre registration is required. 

 

Citizen Police Academy Schedule

See calendar for the scheduled start of class

(dates and subjects may change without notice)

 

Week 2 - Gangs, Undercover Drug Operations

Week 3 - K9 Training Demonstration, Traffic Enforcement Processes & Equipment, Traffic Laws Q & A

Week 4 - Crime Scene Response, CSI The Real Story

Week 5 - CSI Practical Exercise, Hands On Processing

Week 6 - Scams and Fraud, Protecting Yourself

Week 7 - Graduation

 

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