Visalia, CA · Tulare County
Citizens Police Academy VIPS Application
This 14-page application and background packet is for people applying to the Visalia Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy Volunteers in Police Service program.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The packet collects an applicant’s personal history, employment, residence, financial, driving, and other background information for the Visalia Police Department’s background investigation. The department asks applicants to submit the completed packet with the enclosed P.O.S.T. Personal History Statement and supporting documents, including a signed and notarized waiver. The memo gives a submission address and deadline; check with the department for current application dates and instructions.
Who needs it
People applying to the Visalia Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy Volunteers in Police Service program need to complete this background packet and provide the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The packet requires the applicant to sign the attached waiver before a notary; the provided text does not identify whether its notarial certificate is a jurat or acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Citizens Police Academy VIPS application and background packet from the City of Visalia.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill out the application and background questions, and gather the supporting documents requested in the department memo.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the attached waiver and check which notarial certificate the waiver includes.
- 4
Sign With The Notary
Sign the waiver during the notarial appointment, following the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet and requested materials to the Visalia Police Department using its current instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Visalia. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the waiver in this packet notarized?
- Complete the application packet, but wait to sign the waiver until you meet with the notary. The packet says the waiver must be signed and notarized; check its certificate for the notarial act required.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The department memo specifically requests a signed and notarized waiver. It does not say that every page of the application or background questionnaire must be notarized.
- Can I use online notarization for this California application?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); a commissioned online notary may be an option. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else does the department request with the packet?
- The memo requests the P.O.S.T. Personal History Statement, a birth certificate copy, a driver's license copy, and applicable military discharge papers and professional training certificates.