Houston Police Department Citizens Offering Police Support Volunteer Initiative Program

Wonderful opportunity to join the Houston Police Department Citizens Offering Police Support (COPS). Volunteers who jointhe HPD COPS volunteer program play a crucial role in enhancing police services and building stronger connections between officers and civilians, with your dedicated service you'll be helping to create a safer, more unified community.

Once approved as a HPD COPS volunteer, you will be assigned to a division or notified of upcoming Houston Police Department events.

Volunteer responsibilities includes:

• Administrative Duties and clerical support
• Front-Desk operation and citizen assistance
• Investigate Case Review and Crime Trend analysis
• Project & Special Event support
• Patrol & Community engagement
• Crime Prevention education

Volunteer Requirements:

• Background Check
• Photo ID
• Minimum of Hours Commitment
• HPD Orientation

Disqualifications:

You are disqualified from becoming a Police VIP if any of the following apply. The following are also grounds for dismissal from the program once you are approved.

Criminal Offenses:

• Three (3) or more traffic violations during the last eighteen (18) months.
• Felony or Class A Misdemeanor conviction (includes Felony or Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication convictions).
• Class B Misdemeanor in the past ten (10) years (includes Deferred Adjudication convictions).Family Violence offense conviction.
• Indictment for any criminal offense (approval or reinstatement is based on disposition of court case).
• Not living in the United States legally.
• Under 17 years of age (except YPAC students).
• Had / have a pattern of abusing prescription drugs.
• Dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.
• Current City Employee (unless participating in Citizen Patrol).
• Physical / mental disability that would substantially impair an individuals ability to perform their duties. Unlawful sexual conduct prior to and/or during volunteer term.
• Inappropriate behavior relating to sexual harassment or racial slurs.
• Committed an act or behavior tending to bring reproach and/or discredit to themselves and/or the Houston Police Department.

Used, tried, or sold any dangerous drugs or narcotics including cocaine, crack heroin, LSD.

For more information, please go toVolunteer Initiatives Program