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?

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

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 volunteer program can go to the Seal Beach Police Department website at https://sealbeachpd.com/vips/.

People can also obtain an application and more information by calling (562) 799-4100, ext. 1128, or stopping by the station at 911 Seal Beach Blvd.

An application can also be obtained by emailing Captain Michael Henderson at mhenderson@sealbeachca.gov. —from the Seal Beach Police Department