How VCARS Help Police

• VCARS - Lanark County enables police officers to attend to front-line duties and focus on law enforcement. 

• VCARS - Lanark County allows police to concentrate on the investigational process; while VCARS tends to the needs of the victim(s). 

• VCARS - Lanark County is comparable to ONE STOP SHOPPING – a broker of services in the social service network.

• VCARS  - Lanark County allows officers to leave the scene and proceed to other calls sooner. 

• VCARS - Lanark County Responders and Staff are acutely aware of local services, resources, pertinent information, that can further assist victims.

•  VCARS -  Lanark County provides resource information for longer term support and care. 

• VCARS - Lanark County may be able to assist victims who require interpretation, since many volunteers have command of alternate language skills. 

• VCARS - Lanark County can either recommend or provide literature, videos etc. on occurrence subjects (e.g. suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief & bereavement). 

• VCARS - Lanark County provides assistance with personal safety planning. 

• VCARS - Lanark County can provide follow-up telephone contact or relay messages to victims on behalf of police, especially beneficial when police are on days off. 

• VCARS - Lanark County referral by police shows concern and that reasonable steps are being taken to protect the personal rights and safety of victims and witnesses. 

• VCARS - Lanark County can assist with orientation to appropriate referrals and the criminal justice system. 

•  VCARS - Lanark County, like police, are available 24/7 to assist.