NEEDS YOU!

Our neighborhood VIP program has been inactive for some time despite the fact that we have many trained volunteers. The program needs a committed Chairman to take charge and bring our program back to life. Any individual interested in reviving our VIP program should contact Lydia Connor, 972-267-6034, or Susan Quante,972-250-2597, for detailed information. Volunteers in Patrol programs in several surrounding neighborhoods have had positive impacts on neighborhood crime. Although we are a low crime area, we experience periodic episodes of vandalism, and break-ins. Please help us keep our neighborhood safe by volunteering to be our VIP Chairman today!

WHAT IS VIP?
VIP is a non-confrontational neighborhood patrol program designed to reduce the opportunity for crime - providing more eyes and ears for the police. VIP is supported by the Dallas police department and has proven to reduce crime by up to 85% in some neighborhoods. The patrols are randomly scheduled using volunteer vehicles which are distinguishable by a yellow flashing light and VIP door signs.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Volunteer patrols look for crime opportunities such as an open garage door or pool gate, broken windows, and suspicious persons, etc. The patrols’ first response will be to telephone the homeowner (if on record) and in critical cases report directly to the police. Volunteers are not allowed to leave their vehicle.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A VIP?
Volunteers apply to the DPD for acceptance into the program. Following background checks, accepted applicants receive 7 hours training from DPD and civilian personnel.

WHAT HAS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD VIP DONE SO FAR FOR YOU?

• Have 25 certified members for patrol
• Had an average of 5 patrols per month starting in June
• Designed alley address signs to aide emergency vehicles in quickly locating your home during a time of need
• Designed and posted street signs to warn criminals of the neighborhood patrols

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

More volunteers to patrol and help reduce crime and vandalism in our neighborhood.

TO JOIN:

Please contact Susan Quante at 972-250-2597, or Lydia Connor at 972-267-6034 for an application.