Ben Haiman, a police reservist in Washington DC, discusses his involvement in volunteer policing and the changes in the Metropolitan Police’s reserve program.
He emphasizes the unique insights and abilities that volunteer policing offers and the importance of recognizing and valuing the work of volunteers.
Ben also highlights the need for increased research and knowledge about volunteer policing, as well as the role of organizations like the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officers Alliance in bringing volunteers together.
He acknowledges the challenges in recruiting and retaining volunteers but believes that with strategic recruitment efforts and a positive public sentiment towards law enforcement, volunteer policing can thrive.
Takeaways
- Volunteer policing offers unique insights and abilities that are different from other types of volunteerism.
- Recognition and appreciation of the work of volunteers is crucial in attracting and retaining volunteers.
- There is a need for more research and knowledge about volunteer policing, especially in the context of different agencies and countries.
- International exchanges and conferences, like the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officers Alliance, provide opportunities for learning and sharing best practices in volunteer policing.
Sound Bites
- “Volunteer policing offers insights and abilities that are unique to any other type of volunteerism.”
- “Volunteers need a thank you. An annual recognition banquet carries volunteers through challenging moments.”
- “Increasing the caliber of knowledge about successful reserve programs can provide evidence for the impact of volunteer policing.”
Chapters
00:00. Introduction and Background
01:03. Getting Involved in Volunteer Policing
02:25. Changes in the Metropolitan Police’s Reserve Program
05:34. Recognition and Visibility of Volunteer Policing
08:17. The Value and Impact of Volunteers
09:04. Attracting Senior Police Leaders’ Attention to Volunteer Policing
11:28. Differences in Volunteer Policing between the US and UK
12:02. Gaps in Knowledge about Volunteer Policing
14:49. The Role of the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officers Alliance
17:28. Challenges in Volunteer Policing Recruitment and Retention
21:04. Learning from International Exchanges in Volunteer Policing
23:47. Conclusion and Appreciation
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