As a volunteer with the LMPD, there are vast opportunities for service. We work with each volunteer to help find the right fit regarding time commitment, special qualifications and individual volunteer goals. You can commit to one, or more than one, of the opportunities listed below. If you feel you have a valuable services to offer that is not listed, we want to know that too.
Opportunities include:
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Volunteer Coordinator - The Volunteer Coordinator schedules volunteers for details, tracks the monthly detail hours and works with the LMPD Volunteer Administrator.
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Special Events - Volunteers are asked to help the LMPD at various events throughout the year. The volunteer represents the LMPD at these events by answering questions and providing resources to the citizens.
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Division Advisory Board - As a member of a LMPD Division Advisory Board, you assist that division with its needs. Click
here to go the the Patrol Divisions page.
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Chaplain - A LMPD Chaplain assists the department personnel in handling a variety of crisis situations and provides our citizens with service in time of personal crisis or tragedy. This volunteer position has limited openings. To find out more, please email
Sergeant Robert Biven.
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Explorer Post - The
Louisville Metro Police Explorer Program is for young men and women, ages 14 through 19, who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The Explorer Program emphasizes community involvement, character development and leadership.
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Administrative Assistance - Volunteers assist office staff with various clerical duties: filing, typing, copying, stuffing envelopes and answering phones.
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Neighborhood Watch Captain - The Neighborhood Watch Captain coordinates the Neighborhood Watch Program within the neighborhood. Neighborhood watches empower our citizens to work together to help reduce crime as well as watch for and report unusual activity around residences and businesses. To find out more, please email
Renee Stigall.
Are you interested in learning more about being part of the VIPS program? Contact Renee Stigall to learn more.
To become a VIPS member, please print all of the following forms, fill them out completely (including a signature) and fax back to 502-574-2149 or mail them to Louisville Metro Police Department; Attn: Renee Stigall; 768 Barret Avenue; Louisville, KY 40204. All applicants will be subjected to a background check and submission of this application implies consent to a background check.