About the VIPS
The Elk Grove Police Department’s Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) are an important part of the team and we are truly grateful for all of their devoted service. Our VIPS allow the department to provide an even higher level of prompt, courteous service to all the citizens of Elk Grove.
The VIPS are true community leaders; their dedication and service to the Elk Grove Police Department and the City of Elk Grove is outstanding. We have over 50 VIPS who collectively average over 1,000 hours of service to the PD every month—assisting in over 20 different departments!
Become a VIP by serving as a Community Ambassador first.
Services Provided
Residential Vacation Checks
The Elk Grove Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), in partnership with the Police Department, provide a Residential Vacation Check program for Elk Grove residents. Before going on vacation, residents may submit a Residential Vacation Check application. While residents are on vacation, the VIPS patrol will visit registered houses in a marked vehicle, checking front and back yards, windows, and doors.
The volunteer patrol team has been trained to notice any inconsistencies in the appearance of houses that may be a symptom of a home burglary. Upon return, residents receive a copy of the logs that were kept by the VIPS patrol team. This service is provided free of charge to residents within the City of Elk Grove.
Fingerprinting
Currently, we are not offering fingerprinting due to construction. Please check back soon!
The Service Center provides fingerprinting of individuals for most application processes. There is a $15.00 charge per fingerprint card. Please call the Service Center for hours and availability: (916) 478-8100.
Fraud Prevention Training
The Elk Grove Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Program provides in-person fraud prevention seminars for older adults who live in Elk Grove. Seminar topics include avoiding becoming a victim of scams targeting older adults and identity theft. During the holiday season, a holiday scam seminar is offered. A fraud prevention helpline is available to those who suspect they have been a scam or identity theft target and need guidance.
For help with a suspected scam or identity theft, fraud prevention seminar information, or to schedule a seminar for your group, contact us at the EGPD Elder Fraud Prevention helpline at (916) 478-8282 or elderfraud@elkgrovepd.org.
Additionally, VIPS serve in the following departments:
- Administration
- Animal Control
- Call-out Team
- Code Enforcement
- Dispatch
- Equipment and Purchasing
- Forensics
- Information Technology
- Investigations
- Patrol
- Problem Oriented Policing
- Property and Evidence
- Records
- Service Center
- Traffic, and Training