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Merriman Park/University Manor Volunteers In Patrol

MPUM tackles crime from three directions - Crimewatch, ENP (Expanded Neighborhood Patrol) and VIP (Volunteers in Patrol).  These three programs work closely together and are each an important part of keeping our neighborhood safe.

The VIP program is made up of volunteers who live here in our neighborhood.  All that is required to be a VIP patroller is to attend 6 hours or training at The Dallas Police Department.  No amount of time is too small or too much - we need every single hour we can find so please consider joining this valuable program.

2011 VIP Class Schedule

New dates for classes will be emailed to the neighborhood email list.  If you have not included your email address on our list, send your request to info@mpum.com to be added.  When a list of several class dates are published by The Dallas Police Department, they will also be posted on this website.

If you decide to help us patrol by attending this training, all you need to do is download the following two forms and send to Sr. Corp. Phil Gordon or you can drop it off at the Northeast Division Police Dept.  (see address below)

Volunteer Application

Waiver of Liability Form

Please mail or deliver the completed application and waiver to:

The Dallas Police Department
ATTN:  Sr. Corp. Phil Gordon
Patrol Division Northeast Operations Division
9914 E. Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, Tx 75238

(214) 671-0160 Contact Person: Sr. Corporal Phil Gordon 

Volunteer!!!

We are looking for as many volunteers as possible from our neighborhood to be trained for a Volunteer In Patrol program with the Dallas Police Department. It will only take a couple of hours a month or whatever time you can devote. You are encouraged to work as much or as little as your schedule allows. If you have interest, please read the information below. The Dallas Police Department has more than 900 current volunteers. If you are interested in helping us make your community better and safer, and meet the following qualifications, we would like for you to consider becoming a DPD volunteer. Call (214) 671-0160 and ask for Sr. Corp. Phil Gordon

Volunteer Police Program Requirements

  • At least 21 years old
  • Complete a successful background check
  • Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
  • No prior Felony convictions
  • No Misdemeanor A or B convictions in the last 5 years
  • No DWI conviction in last ten years
  • Successfully complete all required training
  • Complete the Volunteer Application and Waiver of Liability Form

 If you have any questions about this program, email vip@mpum.com