Fredericksburg's Volunteers in Police Support was founded in 1998 when the first
Citizen Police Academy class graduated. The mission of FVPS is to support
Gillespie County's Law Enforcement organizations. FVPS has its own slate of
elected Officers responsible to
Sgt. Braxton Roemer, FPD
President - Ingrid Kruse Vice-President - Charles
Feller Secretary - Patricia Cleaton Treasurer- Rosie Treibs Director - Brenda Miiller Director - Art McCrea Director - Freddie Kruse
FVPS Activities
Traffic Control during City functions, such as parades, special events
Patrol car - Vacation drive-by - special events
Street Merchant patrol
Clerical Assistance at the Law Enforcement Center
Warrant Service - follow up duties
Toys for Tots program
Officer Training assistance
Business Identification program
Handicap Parking Enforcement
Crime Prevention programs
Patrol Assistance at Octoberfest, PCAA, and other Marketplatz Location activities
Assisting Patrol Officers as required
Sub-Station Staffing
Pawn Shop Detail
How to Join FVPS
Upon submission of your application for membership with FVPS, an
investigation of your background will be conducted. If accepted you will attend
a twelve-week course in various subjects of Law Enforcement. Upon successful
completion of the training class, you will be issued a uniform and may at this
time elect to participate in the various activities of FVPS.
If you are interested, please call 830-997-7585 to request an application.
