Volunteers In Protection

Helping Make Our Communities Safe Since 1995

Volunteers In Protection (VIP's) are one of the most visible parts of the Yavapai County Sheriffs Office. These dedicated volunteers bring their own personal talents to the service of all of us here in Yavapai County. They provide valuable support to the various Sections within the Sheriff's Office and have become an integral part of day-to-day operations.

Citizens who choose to become VIP's come from all walks of life and can be either an Administrative VIP (non-armed) or an Armed VIP. Those VIP's who work field positions such as Patrol or Jail Transport will carry a firearm. They also must meet Arizona POST Certified Deputy firearms training, undergo psychological testing, conform to established physical fitness standards and consent to a urinalysis in order to qualify as an Armed VIP.

Once an applicant passes the selection process he or she will attend an academy designed specifically for them.

VIP's provide valuable assistance to virtually every Division, Bureau and Section within the Sheriffs Office. Members assist the patrol deputies by providing back-up on calls, transport prisoners to jail, provide traffic control at accident scenes and many other law enforcement related activities. VIP's are also used to process paperwork for the Civil and Warrants Section, Records and Identification Section, and Criminal Investigations Bureau.

Persons interested in joining the VIP's must be at least eighteen (18) years old, a United States Citizen, possess a valid Arizona drivers license, and be a resident of Yavapai County, and pass a background investigation.

The Volunteer Services Coordinator, Support Services Bureau is responsible for the administrative management of the VIP's. For further information ON HOW TO JOIN THE VIP's, please contact Volunteer Services at 255 East Gurley Street, Prescott, Arizona or call (928)771-3281.

As Sheriff of Yavapai County, I challenge you to become a proud member of the Volunteers In Protection Team.

Steve Waugh