Q:What is VIPS?

A:The Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program is a National program which provides support and resources for law enforcement agencies and for community members who wish to volunteer their time and skills with a community law enforcement agency.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact us! There are many volunteer opportunities within the McMinnville Police Department. Some of those opportunities include:

• Office Work - Filing, Typing, Telephone Assistance, Data Entry;
• Code Enforcement - Including Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement, Parking Enforcement, Downtown Foot Patrol;
• Crime Prevention - Neighborhood Watch, National Night Out, McGruff House;
• Traffic Safety - Pedestrian Safety, Radar Trailer, Impaired Driving Prevention Education;
• Child Safety Events - Kids Safety Fair, Safety Town, Bike Rodeos.

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, we want to hear from you!

You may download an application here:

police volunteer application.pdf

Or you may contact Kathy Holm at 503.434.2339 or send us an This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .