Crossville police chief Rod Shoap will be asking city council for approval to start a new program he is calling the "Volunteers in Police" of VIP program at the May 12 council meeting.
According to chief Shoap, he hopes to have 20 members in the program that will help the department with non-confrontational duties including school crossings, traffic control for parades and accidents, vacation house and welfare checks. Shoap said he already had 8 individuals interested in participating with the program.
Costs for the program that are in the upcoming fiscal year budget include $230 per participant for insurance and a cost uniforms. Some local businesses are expected to help by providing cars and equipment at no cost.
Shoap will be explaining the program to the council at the meeting and seeking permission from the council to move forward with the program.
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