Reserve Police Officer

daleefan

I was at our local gun shop today talking with one of the employees who happens to be a full time police officer. For over a year now I have been thinking about becoming a reserve officer. Can any you of guys who have experience in this field let me know what to expect and what will be expected of me. I really want to give back to the community in which I live and this sounds like it may be a good way to do it.

The Grace that does not change my life, will not save my Soul -Spurgeon

dcso3009

Dutes of reserve officers vary greatly from one dept to another. In ours they are assigned to social functions, and uniformed ride allong with patrols. Other departmets may handle theirs differently. Best way to know for sure is to contact the local office and talk to someone there.

Jake_S-83

maybe you should go back to the shop and talk with that guy

Ramtinxxl

I've been thinking of the same thing, daleefan, and here's a link to MY local sheriff's office site regarding the reserve program. I'm sure there's similar information available in your area. Just for an idea, though, take a look: http://www.ebrso.org/reserves1.htm

Look low on the page for "Additional information" and see a couple of links there. Hope it helps give you an idea...[:D][8D][:)]

Although it doesn't say so on the site, I was told that a reserve officer can seek "extra-duty" employment after a specified time of service i.e. hired security at restaurants, shopping centers, etc. Again, it may be different with your local departement.

Slash0311

I was thinking about joining mine for the Sheriff's Dept. I went to the their web site and reservs wasn't even mentioned. I know that they have one because a friend on the dept already told me there would be openings this fall. By looking at other counties web sites I learned there is a great deal of difference between them. Of the ones in Indiana that I looked at, some would require me (as a reserve deputy) to buy or furnish my own duty belt. Others would supply them. Most were pretty close on required hours per month of vol. time. I think most were around 24 hours per month. I can't remember how long the training was but it was a pretty long time. This would be something that you would be willing to dedicate a lot of time to. For me, I applied for a full time job and currently stand at number 3 on the list. It should be just a matter of time till I am hired. That is why I am not considering reserves at this time. But I would encourage anyone to go for it.



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daleefan

I talked with the 'guy' for quite a while. I just wanted to get you guy's thoughts on it. I would have to supply all my leather and my gun. Classes are 3 months long 6-10P.M. Monday and Thursday and 8-5 on Saturday. He said I would probably start out with security at the local high school football games and directed traffic.

Thanks guys, for your input.

The Grace that does not change my life, will not save my Soul -Spurgeon

KEVD18

privaleges(sp) and responsibilities vary greatly from one reserve or auxillary to another

for example:
some get paid, some dont
some have full leo powers " "
some patrol, some just direct traffic and such
some dont even get to carry guns
some are treated as equals, some a fooey upon at every oppurtunity

evaluate your prospective dept very carefully before signing up. ask ?'s of current officers, and past ones if available. realitically look at what you are capable and willing to do(i.e. are you willing to get shot dead for a volunteer job etc)

Never bring an ambulance to a gun fight till it's over.

Alpine

Kevd18 is absolutely right. I was a reserve for a time to see if I liked law enforcement (I was a carpenter at the time). The duties vary wildly from department to department. I signed on with the Sheriffs Department because they allowed their reserves to handle anything their training, experience, and expertise showed that they could handle. I was allowed to take reports, write tickets, and make arrests if I showed them I could handle the paper.

Your mileage may vary.
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