Florence Police Volunteer in Police Service Program (VIPS)
Chief Robert Ingulli initiated the Volunteer in Police Program in January 2005. The Volunteer in Police Service Program is a National Organization supported by many law enforcement agencies throughout the
Prospective volunteers are required to submit an application, be fingerprinted and are subjected to a background check. After being accepted, the volunteer will be issued photo I. D, .polo shirt, and hat as a uniform. Upon completing proper training, the volunteer may assist in traffic control for accident scenes, crime scene security, fire scenes security, commercial vehicle inspections, and special events and a variety of other programs.
Volunteer applications are available at the Police Department.