Volunteers In Police Service

VIP Mission Statement

The mission of the Volunteers-In-Policing is to enhance and expand the services that the Hermosa Beach Police Department provides to the citizens of Hermosa Beach. This effort reinforces the honesty, integrity, and compassion that is foundational in the ability to keep a safe and friendly environment that exists for everyone in the community.

VIP Motto

Our motto VIRES IN MUNERIS, strength in service, is a simple statement that the community, its members, and its viability, depend upon the willing service of individuals working together. Without such selfless acts of service, the fabric of the society in which we live is weakened. The motto should help to motivate, encourage, inspire, and remind each person to continue the cause.

VIP Core Values

COMPASSION

This is not just having sympathy and concern for others. It means offering a helping hand, providing support to, and showing mercy towards people. It begins by dealing with people in a polite, respectful and helpful manner. It ends by asking others if you can help them with anything else before you leave them. In many situations a smile and friendly attitude can do wonders. The needs and feelings of our citizens should always be kept in mind.

HONESTY

Compassion has value when it is genuine and delivered in a sincere fashion. The response to truthfulness is a belief that you will be trustworthy. Both the citizens in the community and the members of the Hermosa Beach Police Department place their trust in you as a volunteer who will act with honesty, to protect property, and to prevent harm.

INTEGRITY

Integrity cannot be instilled externally. Individuals who possess the honesty and fortitude to do the right thing and adhere to a set of high moral and ethical values can achieve it. People who volunteer to serve others already display much integrity. But integrity is not a onetime achievement. It must constantly be placed at the forefront of consciousness and behavior pattern.

EXCELLENCE

Like integrity, excellence should be a never-ending goal. As volunteers we must give the best of ourselves in providing service to our community. By asking the question, "Could I have provided better service," in a particular situation, you can measure your performance against the standard of excellence that we strive to achieve.