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Celebrating the Career of an NYPD Auxiliary Leader — Retirement Announcement from Midtown North
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #NYPD #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NewYorkCityPoliceDepartment #NewYorkCityPoliceDepartmentAuxiliary #NYPDAuxiliary #APO #NYPDAPO #NY #ILoveNY #VolunteerInBlue #AuxiliaryPolice #MidtownNorth #ServeAndProtect #LawEnforcementVolunteers #CommunityPolicing #ThankYouForYourService The NYPD Midtown North Precinct proudly marked the retirement of Auxiliary Deputy Inspector Christine Kraft, honoring her years of volunteer servic
2 days ago


UPDATE: Cascade County Sheriff Slaughter Wastes No Time After Funding Approval, Opens Reserve Hiring for SRO's
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #CascadeCounty #CascadeCountyMontana #CascadeCountyMT #VolunteerInBlue #SchoolSafety #ServeAndProtect #CascadeCounty #PublicSafety #SchoolResourceOfficer #LawEnforcementJobs #CommunityPolicing #MontanaLaw #ReserveDeputy #SheriffLeadership #PublicSafetyUpdate #VolunteerInBlue #SchoolSafety #SROProgram #LawEnforcementCareers #CommunityProtection #ServeYourCommunity Just weeks after funding was approved in late Decemb
Jan 16


Nominate Excellence: The International Association of Chiefs of Police Opens Submissions for Volunteer Police Leadership Award
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #IACP #InternationalAssociationofChiefsofPolice #OntarioProvincialPolice #OPP #DallasPolice #SurprisePoliceDepartment #EdenPrairiePoliceDepartment #LeadershipinVolunteerPoliceServiceProgramsAward #VolunteerInBlue #Reserveeputies #AuxiliaryOfficers #VolunteerPolice #LeadershipAward #ServeAndProtect #CommunityPolicing #PublicSafetyHeroes #PoliceVolunteers The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Leade
Jan 13


A Quarter-Century in Uniform, Cambridgeshire Special Chief Inspector Kit Day Retires from the Constabulary
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #SpecialConstable #ReserveOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #ServeAndProtect #CommunityPolicing #LawEnforcementFamily #PolicingLegacy #ThankYouForYourService #PublicService #CambridgeshirePolice After 25 incredible years of volunteer service, Kit Day has announced her retirement from her role as Special Chief Inspector with the Cambridgeshire Special Constabulary. Her policing journey began in December 1999 as a Special Con
Jan 11


Cascade County Montana Reserve Deputy Program Gets Funding Boost. First Ever Pay Rates Set by County Commission
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #GreatFalls #GreatFallsMT #GreatFallsMontana #GreatFallsPublicSchools #GreatFallsPolice #CascadeCounty #CascadeCountyMT #CascadeCountyMontana #CascadeCountySheriff #SheriffJesseSlaughter #SheriffSlaughter #ReserveDeputy #VolunteerInBlue #CCSO #ServeAndProtect #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #VolunteerSupport #MontanaLaw #CommunityPolicing The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved a pay structure for th
Jan 7


Volunteer in action: Founding member of Sheriff's Posse recognized for dedicated service
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #BatesCounty #BatesCountySheriff #BatesCountySheriffPosse #SheriffsPosse #VolunteerService #ReserveDeputies #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafetyHeroes #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #CitizenAward Pablo Ortiz, one of the founding members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Posse, continues to be a cornerstone of volunteer service over 15+ years after helping establish the Posse in 2009. Originally bringing valuable se
Jan 1


Exploring a new policing partnership: RCMP Auxiliary program on the table for a Canadian City.
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PrinceGeorge #PublicSafety #RCMPAuxiliary #CommunityPolicing #CityCouncil #VolunteerPrograms #RCMP #CommunitySafety #SupportLocal #CrimePrevention #PolicePartnership #RCMPVolunteer #StrongerTogether #PrinceGeorgeBC #BCSafety Prince George city council has approved a motion to explore the possibility of joining the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Auxiliary Program, directing administration to prepare a de
Dec 29, 2025


Tampa Reserve Officer Craig Jorden Sets the Standard for Community Policing
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #TampaPD #CommunityPolicing #OfficerOfTheMonth #CraigJorden #ServeAndProtect #CommunityFirst #TampaCommunity #PositivePolicing #LawEnforcement #ThankYouOfficer #PublicService #BuildingTrust #TampaFL The Tampa Police Department has recognized Reserve Officer Craig Jorden as its Community Policing Officer of the Month for December 2025. Known for his positivity and approachability, Jorden consistently builds s
Dec 28, 2025


Setting the Standard: 44th Precinct Auxiliary Sergeant Recognized Citywide
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #NYPD #NewYorkCityPoliceDepartment #NYPDAuxiliary #AuxiliaryPolice #AuxiliaryPoliceOfficer #APO #NewYorkCityPoliceDepartmentAuxiliary #NewYork #NY #NewYorkCity #NYC #ILoveNY #VolunteerInBlue #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #LeadershipInService #BronxNY #PublicSafety #ServeWithPride The NYPD 44th Precinct is celebrating an outstanding achievement within its volunteer ranks as Auxiliary Sergeant Vargas has been
Dec 24, 2025


West Midland's Dudley Police Specials honored for outstanding community support & policing excellence
#VLEOA #DudleySpecials #WestMidlandsPolice #SpecialConstables #VolunteerHeroes #CommunityPolicing #ServeAndProtect #PoliceRecognition #PublicSafety #PoliceVolunteers #InvaluableService #BlueFamily West Midlands Police has publicly recognized its team of Special Constables for their invaluable contributions to community safety, presenting awards to volunteers whose dedication has significantly supported local policing across the force area. The ceremony celebrated Specials who
Dec 15, 2025


PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week - Day 4: Why evidence-based policing can’t ignore volunteers.
#VLEOA #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #EvidenceBasedPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #SpecialConstables #AuxiliaryOfficers #CommunityPolicing #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafety #VolunteerInBlue #PolicingInsights On Day 4 of PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week, the series spotlights a critical yet often overlooked issue: the role of volunteers in evidence-based policing. In the episode Evidence-Based Policing: The Missing Volunteers, experts explore how volunteer officers, such as special constable
Dec 11, 2025


PolicingTV's Volunteer Week - Day 3: How Toronto’s Auxiliaries Keep the City Safe - Inside the TPS Program
#VLEOA #Torono #TorontoPoliceService #TorontoOntario #TorontoCanada #Ontario #Canada #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #TorontoPolice #AuxiliaryOfficers #CommunityPolicing #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafety #VolunteerInBlue #NeighbourhoodSafety #CityOfToronto On Day 3 of PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week, the spotlight turns to Toronto, where the Toronto Police Service’s Auxiliary and volunteer programs play a vital role in community safety and policing support. The video “Inside Toronto’s Vo
Dec 10, 2025


PolicingTV's Volunteer Week - Day 2: How Philippines’ Community Volunteers Help Keep Cities Safe
#VLEOA #PolicingInsight #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #PublicSafety #ServeAndProtect #GlobalPolicing #CommunityMobilisation #VolunteerInBlue #EverydayHeroes #Philippines On Day 2 of PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week, a new feature shines a light on how everyday citizens volunteer with the police in the Philippines, mobilizing communities to support public safety, prevent crime, and build trust between police and the people they serve. The video, “I
Dec 9, 2025


Policing Insight's PolicingTV launches volunteer week - Celebrating the everyday heroes who help keep communities safe.
#VLEOA #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #AbuDhabiPolice #AbuDhabi #ServeAndProtect #VolunteersInAction #PublicSafety #CommunityService #EverydayHeroes To launch Volunteer Week on PolicingTV, a new video highlights how volunteers with Abu Dhabi Police play a vital role in fighting crime, from community patrols to crime-prevention efforts. The piece showcases how these volunteers supplement regular police work, bridging the gap between community a
Dec 8, 2025


Prince’s Lakes Indiana Reserve Officer honored for life-saving act.
#VLEOA #PrincesLakes #PrincesLakesIndiana #PrincesLakesIN #Indiana #TownOfPrincesLakes #PrincesLakesPoliceDepartment #ReservesMatter #ReserveOfficer #HeartsaverHero #PrinceLakesPD #CommunityPolicing #PublicSafety #VolunteerInBlue #SaveLives #ServingCommunities #FirstResponderRecognition A reserve officer from Prince’s Lakes Police Department has been awarded the American Heart Association’s “Heartsaver Hero Award” after she sprang into action to save a man in medical distress
Dec 8, 2025


Essex Special Constables snag repeat impaired driver hours before court appearance for similar offence.
#VLEOA #Essex #EssexPolice #EssexSpecialConstabulary #CommunityPolicing #SpecialConstables #VolunteerOfficers #PublicSafety #Rayleigh #StaySafe #PolicingHeroes #ServeAndProtect #DrunkDrivingAwareness #DWI #DWAI #DUI In Rayleigh UK, a suspected drunk driver was intercepted just hours before his scheduled court appearance for a previous drugged driving offence, a timely stop credited to efforts by a local Essex Police Special Constabulary Patrol. The driver, already facing the
Dec 7, 2025


Philly to Launch "Volunteer Auxiliary Police Unit" in 2026. Citizens to Play Active Role in Public Safety
#VLEOA #Philly #Philadelphia #PhiladelphiaPA #PhiladelphiaPolice #PPD #PhiladelphiaPennsylvania #Pennsylvania #VolunteerPolice #AuxiliaryOfficers #CommunityPolicing #PublicSafety #ServeAndProtect #CitySafety #PoliceSupport #AuxiliaryPolice Philadelphia is preparing to launch a brand-new unarmed volunteer unit they are calling “auxiliary police” as soon as 2026, aiming to bolster public-safety efforts by giving community members a formal role in crowd management, event suppor
Dec 5, 2025


Victoria Police, in Melbourne Australia, announce the hiring of over 200 Reservists to free up frontline officers for summer safety push
#VLEOA #VictoriaPolice #ReserveOfficers #MelbourneAustralia #MelbourneVictoria #VictoriaAustralia #ProtectiveServicesOfficers #PSOs #CommunityPolicing #PoliceReform #OperationPulse #PublicSafety #VolunteerPolicing Victoria Police is rolling out a major reform that leans on reservist personnel to shift frontline focus back to streets: as part of a 90-day “Operation Pulse,” PSOs (Protective Services Officers) and police officers will be deployed to patrol Melbourne shopping ce
Nov 24, 2025


UPDATE: Kent Police Special Constable further honored for Life-Saving Actions with Royal Humane Society Award.
#VLEOA #SpecialConstable #KentPolice #HeroesInBlue #RoyalHumaneSociety #LifeSaving #VolunteerService #CommunityPolicing Update to our previous article on SC Laura Meeks life-saving actions and awards. Kent Police are again celebrating the bravery of Special Constable Laura Meeks, who has been furthered honored with a prestigious Royal Humane Society Award for her life-saving actions. At a recent Chief Constable Awards Ceremony, Meeks was commended for stepping up during a c
Nov 20, 2025


Celebrating the Volunteers Who Power Policing: Avon & Somerset CiP Awards
#VLEOA #AvonAndSomerset #AvonAndSomersetUK #UK #AvonAndSomersetPolice #PoliceVolunteers #CommunityPolicing #CiPAwards #SpecialConstables #PoliceSupportVolunteers #CadetsInPolicing #VolunteerHeroes #NeighborhoodSafety Volunteers from the Avon & Somerset Police region were celebrated at the recent Regional Citizens in Policing (CiP) awards in Bristol, highlighting the vital contributions of special constables, police support volunteers and cadets across Somerset and neighboring
Nov 18, 2025
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