It is no secret that the jobs of Grapevine Police personnel are easier, and the entire police department is better, because of the invaluable work of our Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS.) These volunteers dedicate their time, energy, and knowledge to help us provide the type of service our Grapevine citizens deserve.  

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, VIPS held their annual Awards Banquet.  The event allows the city and police department a chance to say ‘thank you’ for the work of our VIPS and recognize VIPS who go above and beyond in their service to us.  

Councilwoman Sharron Spencer served as the guest speaker, and joined Chief Salame and Chief Hamlin to present the awards.  Chaplain Mark Massey gave the Invocation.  Congratulations to all of the award recipients, and a very special thank you to every member of VIPS. 

Presidential Award Recipients:

• Lifetime (4,000 cumulative hours)
  Lynn Kearney
  Phil Williams
• Gold (500 or more hours)
  John Bush
  Lynn Kearney
  Joe Luccioni
  Robert Matthews
  Don Mayo
  Joy Mayo
  Gerald Shannon
  Dixie Turner
  Phil Williams
• Silver (250-499 hours)
  Mary Lou Barabash
  Jonathan Burkholder
  Colin Cresswell
  Ray Friesen
  Ray Harris
  Keith Haselhorst
  Tom Madden
  Dave Perry
  Jan Preisler
  Chris Reyher
  Phil Vaughn
• Bronze (100-249 hours)
  Bob Bauerschmidt
  Veronica Bigio
  Lydia Blake
  Connie Borley
  Thomas Duncan
  George Gluck
  Joan Grandel
  Beverly Haselhorst
  Jason Huang
  Scott King
  Earl Mahar
  Alan Moore
  Nikki Perry
  Sheila Rhodes
  Ed Shiller
  Chuck Steng
  Dick Thompson
  Mike Zumbaugh