PRESS RELEASE:
June 21, 2016
The City of Crossville Police Department is proud to announce the start of training for the city’s first ever V.I.P. (VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING) program. There are still a few slots remaining for this exciting new program that will allow citizens to become even more involved in partnering with the Crossville Police Department, to give back to their community!
The specially designed training program is intended to start on August 1, 2016 and will be held Monday through Friday, from 1pm – 5pm, CST. And will run for 2 weeks.
The 40 hour training will introduce patrol techniques, report writing, radio procedures, finger printing, driving new V.I.P. patrol vehicles and many other aspects of police operations. The training will be free of charge. Come earn your “stripes” with us as member of our First Ever V.I.P. program. If you have always wanted to be a part of a great agency and help your community, this is your chance!
Some of the requirements for potential volunteers will be:
- 18 years or older with NO criminal record
- Possess a valid TN driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Pass our academy curriculum
If you are interested and would like to participate in the V.I.P. program, please fill out an application from the City of Crossville website: APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING or stop by Crossville City Hall to pick up an application. For more information on the V.I.P. program, call the Crossville Police Department at 931-484-7231 and ask to speak with Kristi Cook! Hurry, the DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE July 18, 2016 @ 4pm.
