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President
George W. Bush created the USA Freedom Corps to build on the countless acts of
service, sacrifice, and generosity that followed the September 11 attacks. In
the 2002 State of the Union address, the President called on all Americans to
serve a cause greater than their own. The Volunteers in Police Services is one
of five Freedom Corps programs.
The
VIPS program provides support and resources to Law Enforcement agencies who
utilize the time and skills of volunteers to enhance their agencies.
The
Susquehanna Township Police Department’s VIPS program began in 2006 and has
been a valuable resource which is called upon to assist the Department’s
officers in a wide range of tasks.
The
VIPS after completing a block of instruction must do a “ride along” with the
officers to see first hand the services that they provide. The VIPS have their
specially marked vehicle and after have assisted officers with: Traffic Control,
Special Events, Patrolling the Township Parks, Clerical Duties, Assisting
Motorists and whatever else needs to be done to assist the officer.
Our
VIPS have been recognized for their commitment and volunteering to the community
by the Susquehanna Township Board of Commissioners, the Pennsylvania Commission
on Crime and Delinquency and in 2007 has received the Governor’s Citizen Crime
Prevention Volunteer Recognition Award. This citation is in recognition of the
significant volunteer contributions made in cooperation with Law Enforcement.
Currently
or VIPS programs consists of the following volunteers:
- Mr.
Thomas Delp
- Mr.
Rossie Weatherford
- Mrs.
Joan Johnson
- Mrs.
Cheryl Hawkins
For
more information on the VIPS program please contact:
Sergeant Timothy Karchnak
Community Technical Services Unit
1900 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg PA 17110
(717) 909-9236
TKarchnak@Susquehannatwp.com
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