From the Guelph Tribune: Crime prevention is a task for community members, not just Guelph Police Services. At least, that is the philosophy behind the Guelph Community Volunteer Patrol, an organization that has been helping police to keep neighbourhoods safe for more than 10 years in Guelph.
The Mayor of Guelph has called attention to CVP on her blog.
We thank the Mayor for her recognition.
July 21st, 2009 article in the Globe and Mail:
Reported crime continues decline
May 11th, 2009 column in the Guelph Mercury:
Police Week a chance to show our appreciation and get involved
Read our complete presentation to the Guelph Police Services Board.
There will be a presentation about the Community Volunteer Patrol to the Guelph Police Services Board on October 16th at 2:30 pm in the Police Board Room.
Details on the Rotary Ribfest will be annouced. Please arrive for 7:00pm sharp as the meeting will begin immediately. Leaders please advise your team to present for the meeting.
Welcome to the Guelph Community Volunteer Patrol's new internet home.
What is the "Community Volunteer Patrol"?
The Community Volunteer Patrol is a joint effort between the Guelph Police Service and Community members like YOU who are concerned about the security of their communities.
The "C.V.P." was created on the understanding that community safety and security are not the sole responsibility of the Police, but rather a shared responsibility between the Police and the citizens of our fine city.
This program involves teams of Community Volunteers, under the direct supervision of C.V.P. Coordinators and the Guelph Police Service. Trained Volunteers "patrol" a designated area of the city and act as "an extra set of eyes and ears for the Guelph Police Service."
It is the intention of the organisers that this active joint effort in crime prevention will enhance and improve the quality of life in our city.
What are our objectives?
There are three main objectives of the Community Volunteer Patrol.
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The primary objective is to help reduce crime through deterrence and active prevention
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The second, if an incident does occur, the C.V.P. will assist the Guelph Police Service by providing the attending police officer with an information advantage that can be continually updated.
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Finally, by allowing Community Volunteers the opportunity to actively participate in crime prevention in and around their own neighbourhoods, the C.V.P. will increase cooperation and understanding between Police Officers and the citizens they serve.
Are our volunteers put in danger?
DEFINITELY NOT!
The key design of the C.V.P. was set out to treat the safety of our volunteers as PRIORITY #1!
During training, volunteers are thoroughly instructed on what and what not to do. Every volunteer must abide by the strict RULES OF CONDUCT set forth by the organisers to ensure the safety and security of the Volunteers and of the program.
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Teams will NEVER go out on a patrol with less than two members in a vehicle.
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While on a patrol, the members never approach an incident, accident, suspect, or an occurrence unless directed to do so by the Guelph Police Service.
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While on patrol, the members NEVER leave their vehicle.
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The Community Volunteer Patrol will act STRICTLY AS AN EXTRA SET OF EYES AND EARS for the Guelph Police Service
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"Partners in Community Security"
The Community Volunteer Patrol would like to thank the following contributors:
Guelph Neighbourhood Watch
For information, please contact:
Cst. Michael Gatto
Police Liaison Officer
Guelph Police Service
(519)824-1212
Community Volunteer Patrol
c/o Guelph Police Service
15 Wyndham St S
Guelph, ON N1H 4C6
(519)824-1212 Voicemail Box #7484