Reserve Police
Creating civilian positions in key areas will bridge current vacancies and provide a fiscally responsible way to meet the needs of the communities we protect and serve
Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance President Dr. Ross Wolf discusses the many benefits reserve officers bring to law enforcement
Utilizing the strengths and expertise of volunteers for ultimate agency transparency
Noah Shahnavaz, 24, was killed when a man got out of his car during a traffic stop and opened fire
“The officers here, they work hard, they put their lives in danger,” Lou Ferrigno said
Jeffrey Richardson, 35, was directing traffic on a contract job when he was hit
Departments say it’s been a logistical challenge to complete the training required under new police reforms
Members can’t make arrests or carry weapons, but they do go through a police academy training course, officials said
Reserve Deputy Tom Hoobler had been with the Childress County Sheriff’s Office since 2003
Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins cited state proposals of police reform and increased training requirements for reserves as reasons for folding the unit
Many agencies still require sworn officers to perform tasks that could be handled equally well by others
Dr. Paul Strauss used both his police and medical training to assist an unresponsive veteran during a call
The officer was part of a contingent of parachutists jumping over Normandy during the 75th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings
The former Oklahoma reserve deputy was released early because he earned credits for good behavior and not because his case was given precedence
Estrada plans to work with the police department in protecting children from internet predators
Clay Higgins was sworn in as a reserve deputy for the Lafayette city marshal Wednesday
Robert Bates has pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the April 2 shooting, saying he confused his stun gun and handgun
Officers attended the graduation of the son of a reserve deputy who was slain mere hours before he was scheduled to receive diploma
Reserve deputy was fatally shot overnight and the suspected shooter is in custody
Advanced reserves, which is the highest volunteer level, can no longer patrol alone
During the exchange, Bates boasted of his connections in the sheriff’s department and the U.S. attorney’s office
The 2009 report says Bates had argued with a dispatcher, improperly used a personal vehicle on the job and had inadequate training for a role as an advanced reserve deputy
Steve Emmons is working with lawmakers to require more training after reserve cop said he mistook his handgun for a stun gun in a fatal OIS
Sheriff also said the FBI had determined Robert Bates didn’t violate suspect’s civil rights
Some of the records seem to indicate reserve cop was proficient in firearms and dozens of other training courses
Said in interview that characterizations of him as a wealthy donor who paid to join the force are “unbelievably unfair”
Tulsa County employs about 130 reservists, who are given less training than regular deputies
A sheriff’s deputy who can be heard in a video cursing at a suspect who later died was unaware that a volunteer deputy had shot the man