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VOLUNTEERS IN PATROL PARKS & TRAILS PARTNERSHIP Park and Recreation Board March 21, 2019 Purpose Provide the Park and Recreation Board an overview of the proposed Volunteers In Patrol parks and trails partnership 2 Dallas P ark

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VOLUNTEERS IN PATROL

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Purpose

Provide the Park and Recreation Board an overview of

the proposed Volunteers In Patrol parks and trails partnership

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Overview

397 Parks
158 Miles of trails
4 Dog Parks
2 Lakes
20,109 Acres of Parkland
9 Park Rangers

City of Dallas Parks and Trails

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Background

Volunteers In Patrol (VIP) began in 1993
VIP is a City of Dallas approved extension of the Crime

Watch Program

The main purpose is to provide a visible presence in the

neighborhoods as a deterrent to criminal activity

VIP report suspicious or illegal activities to the DPD
VIP brings together neighborhoods and the DPD
VIP members are non-confrontational

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Background

The VIP Program is designed to help citizens achieve a

safer neighborhood through heightened emphasis on citizens’ involvement in crime prevention

VIP members are trained to observe and report unlawful

and suspicious activity

Criminal activity can only be reduced if individuals and

communities resume their roles as partners with law enforcement

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VIP Member Requirements

Have not had any felony convictions
Have not had any misdemeanor A or B convictions in the

last five (5) years

Have not had any DWI convictions in the last ten (10)

years

Agree to, and pass, a criminal history check
Complete all required training successfully
Be at least 21 years of age
Have a valid driver’s license

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VIP Rules

VIP members are non-confrontational
VIP patrols are not empowered by the DPD to any degree

above that of any other private citizen

VIP members are not police officers
VIP members do not make citizen’s arrests
VIP members do not carry weapons of any kind

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Proposed Partnerships

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VOLUNTEERS

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Next Steps

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Park Board consideration of the proposed

Volunteers in Patrol parks and trails partnership

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VOLUNTEERS IN PATROL

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