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This forum is for the general public to post questions regarding the use of Citizen Patrol organizations or other questions they may wish to ask of existing organizations.

This forum is for COP Volunteers, VIPS, etc. and Coordinators to introduce themseleves to others and perhaps establish local working relationships.

Discuss, post and ask questions regarding starting a new Citizen Patrol volunteer unit for your agency or community.

This forum is for Full Time Coordinators of volunteer units, assigned by their departments, to discuss issues related to the managing of their volunteers and/or units.

Discuss and post questions regarding Citizen Patrol, VIPS, Volunteer's uniforms, badges, etc.

Post here if you're interested in trading your groups patches with other Citizen Patrol units local and abroad.

Discuss and post questions regarding Citizen Patrol Vehicle usage, types, sources, etc.

Discuss, post and share information regarding equipment issued and authorized for use by patrol volunteers.

Many Citizen Patrol groups do more than just act as "Eyes and Ears" for Law Enforcement. Share other unique types of patrol and services, such as Equestrian and Mounted Patrols, you offer your community here.

If your agency has surplus and/or used equipment, radios, lightbars or vehicles they would like to make available to other recognized agency's volunteer units, Please post it here. NOTE: Equipment or Vehicles For Sale postings will be removed. This forum is only for those wishing to donate equipment.

Have you found a unique source of funding or are you aware of a grant to help support Volunteer Patrol units? Post, discuss and share your experiences here.

If your agency is conducting a Citizen Patrol training session and/or has training material they would like to share for free with others, post it here. Note: Fee based training offers, other than from authorized site sponsors, will be removed.

Discuss issues related to the use of ranks and/or various command structures by volunteers with a unit.

Has your volunteer unit and/or an individual volunteer acheived or accomplished something great? This is your chance to share that with the world!

Disscuss, share and ask questions of others regarding issues related to volunteer patrol unit and an individual's liability while performing their duties.

If a member of your volunteer unit has passed away, this is your opportunity to share your thoughts and post a memorial to honor their life and service.