THE VOLUNTARY Patrol Unit (VPU) of Subang Jaya and USJ has been approved by the Registrar of Societies in February 2011, and is now officially registered as the Subang Jaya Voluntary Society (SJVS).

The VPU is a community patrol unit made up of Subang Jaya and USJ residents in an effort to deter crime in their neighbourhoods.

The patrols, which have been conducted since Jan 11, 2010, are carried out with the assistance of the police and Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ).

The VPU is also supported by the MPSJ’s JKP Zone 3.

At the recently concluded annual general meeting, 28 existing and new VPU members signed up to continue patrolling the residential areas of Subang Jaya and USJ.

The VPU patrols are carried out in three shifts from 9am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays.

USJ 11 resident Mak Meng Chin, who initiated the VPU with MPSJ councillor R. Rajiv, said: “Almost any adult can be part of this joint patrol.

“Working adults can volunteer just two hours of their time each month. We also welcome retirees.

“Besides helping to serve as a crime deterrent measure, the patrolling offers an opportunity for volunteers to meet new friends and contribute to the community,” said Mak.

“It is safe to patrol as we patrol in a car. The police personnel who jointly patrol with the volunteers will call for back up should the VPU come across anything suspicious.”

According to him, registration to join the SJVS is RM13 for the first year - with RM1 for initial registration, and RM12 annual fee.

For details, e-mail Mak at mcmak64@hotmail.com or SMS 012-383 6508