Chesterfield Police 2002 Annual Report

Citizen Involvement

Volunteers are a valued commodity within the Chesterfield County Police Department. In 2002 they contributed more than 16,800 hours and saved the department nearly $260,000.

The department is fortunate to have a strong partnership with our community and our volunteers. Volunteerism makes a tremendous impact upon Chesterfield County and America.

More than 120 men and women devote their skills and time to groups such as Crime Solvers, Chaplains, Law Enforcement Explorers, Special Police, Motorist Assistance and the Police Foundation. Volunteers also conduct research and provide clerical support to police and detectives in areas such as Forensics, Crimes Against Property and Police Training.

Learn how you can become a volunteer for the Chesterfield County Police Department, please call (804) 796-7169 or via e-mail, policerecruit@chesterfield.gov. All potential volunteers must undergo background investigations due to the sensitive nature of law enforcement.

Crime Solvers

The Crime Solvers Unit is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the anonymous tip-reporting program, encompassing both Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. This program allows concerned citizens to anonymously report criminal activity anytime, day or night, and to receive a reward should their tip lead to a conviction.

The Crime Solvers scholastic program operates in both middle and high schools throughout the county. In 2002, more than 420 crimes were solved and more than 1,000 tips were recorded.

Special Police Unit

The mission of the Chesterfield County Special Police Unit is to provide logistical and personnel support for all units in the police department. All members are sworn police officers and exercise full police powers in Chesterfield County. This unit is comprised of volunteers who assist our department by performing regular patrol duties, as well as special assignments. Among the duties performed are riding with regular officers, patrolling assigned areas with other special police officers, providing assistance for department call-outs for events, such as civil unrest, natural disasters and missing person/children searches, and assisting with events such as parades and funerals. This enables the department to free regular paid manpower to perform other duties. These officers dedicated 10,153 hours of volunteer assistance that saved the department $299,500.

Law Enforcement Explorer Post 609

The Law Enforcement Explorer Post 609, has been sponsored by the police department since 1977. It is a program for dedicated young citizens interested in law enforcement or criminal justice careers. These young citizens assist the department at numerous events and functions.

Police Chaplains

The Motorist Assistance Team is now comprised of 11 volunteers whose mission is to aid citizens who experience vehicle trouble on our roadways. They are praised by citizens and officers alike for their assistance with traffic and disabled vehicles.

Motorist Assistance Team

Two volunteers currently staff the Motorist Assistance Team whose mission is to aid citizens who experience vehicle trouble on our roadways. Team members also monitor and address situations that affect traffic flow.

Chesterfield Police Foundation

Formed in 2000, the Chesterfield County Police Foundation provides an opportunity for citizens and organizations to support the Chesterfield law-enforcement community through monetary or property contributions. The foundation offers a tax deductible means for making donations that help facilitate partnerships between citizens and the Chesterfield law-enforcement community. Foundation members include Thomas J. Hoof, Ben Scafidi, Roger H. Habeck, Chris Andreano, Paul R. Carnes, Quentin Corbett, Dickie King, Erika Mason, D.D.S., and Charles Tunnell.

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