Volunteers in Police Services Academy

The Seal Beach Police Department will host a Volunteer in Police Services (VIPS) Academy.

• Are you retired and would like to spend some time giving back to your community?

• Are you a younger person who is looking for some work experience?

• Do you have a few hours a week to help the Seal Beach Police Department?

• Are you a parent with some time to give after you drop your kids off at school?

The Seal Beach Police Department will host its VIPS Academy starting Thursday, May 5, and concluding on Thursday, June 9. Academy classes will be from 8 a.m.-noon on Thursdays at the Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach. Every session is mandatory to complete the course.

Academy Schedule

• May 5

• May 12

• May 19

• May 26

• (Skip the week of June 2)

• June 9 VIPS participate in various functions at the police department including volunteer patrols, records, property, fleet services, special events and more. Volunteers are an important part of the department and have been serving with distinction since 1997.

Anyone who is interested in participating in this exciting volunteer program can go to go the Seal Beach Police Department website at https://sealbeachpd.com/vips/ for more information and to obtain an application, or call (562) 799-4100, ext. 1128, or stop in at 911 Seal Beach Boulevard and ask for an application. An application can also be obtained by emailing Captain Michael Henderson at mhenderson@sealbeachca.gov.

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