Reserve Officers Continue Learning, Training and Serving at ARPOC 2026

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Santa Clara Police Department Reserve Officers recently joined reserve officers from across California at the 2026 Annual Reserve Police Officers Conference (ARPOC), highlighting the department's continued commitment to professional development and the broader reserve law-enforcement community. Members of Santa Clara PD's Reserve Officer Program participated in this year's ARPOC, an important annual gathering that brings reserve officers together for specialized training, professional development, networking, and the exchange of best practices.

Participation in ARPOC is significant because reserve officers are not simply filling occasional staffing gaps, they are investing in the same continuing education, training, and professional development that strengthens the overall law-enforcement profession. The conference provides an opportunity for reserve officers from different agencies to share experiences, learn from one another, and build relationships that strengthen reserve programs throughout California.

For Santa Clara's Reserve Officer Program, attending ARPOC reinforces the importance of keeping volunteer and reserve officers trained, connected, and professionally engaged. It also demonstrates that reserve officers are part of a much larger professional community, one that continues to develop the skills, leadership, and capabilities needed to support today's police departments. The 2026 ARPOC gathering serves as another reminder that reserve officers aren't simply volunteers who occasionally put on a uniform; they are law-enforcement professionals committed to continuous learning and service.