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Trauma Surgeon by Day, SWAT Reserve Lieutenant by Night — Meet Dr. Alex Eastman
#VLEOA #ReserveOfficer #SWATMedic #DualDuty #TraumaSurgeon #DallasPolice #DallasSWAT #ServeAndProtect #FirstResponders #LawEnforcement #MedicalSupport #CommunitySafety #PoliceMedic Dr. Alexander Eastman — a veteran trauma surgeon at a major Dallas hospital — also wears a very different badge; he has served for over 20 years as a sworn reserve lieutenant with the Dallas Police Department, embedded with the SWAT team to provide immediate tactical medical care. Dr. Eastman he
2 days ago


Jacksonville Sheriff’s Auxiliary Officer shot at while rendering aid after liquor store gunfight.
#VLEOA #JacksonvilleSheriffsOffice #JacksonvilleFL #JacksonvilleFlorida #VolunteerOfficer #AuxiliaryPolice #JSO #Jacksonville #CommunitySafety #ServeAndProtect #FirstResponders #PoliceVolunteers #SafetyInAction An Auxiliary Officer from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office narrowly escaped injury while rendering aid after a violent double shooting at a liquor store on Atlantic Boulevard. The incident started with an argument between a customer and a store clerk, which escalated
4 days ago


“Great Falls, Montana to Pilot Reserve Deputy in Schools — New Boost for SRO Program”
#VLEOA #GreatFallsPublicSchools #ReserveDeputy #SchoolSafety #SRO #CascadeCounty #GreatFalls #CommunitySafety #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #StudentProtection #ServeAndProtect #SchoolResourceOfficer #ReserveDeputy The board of Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) has unanimously approved a concept to integrate a reserve deputy from the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) into its existing school-resource-officer (SRO) program — a move designed to boost school safety and suppo
6 days ago


A New Chapter in Service: 12 Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Auxiliary Officers Earn Constable Status
#VLEOA #RoyalVirginIslandsPoliceForce #RVIPF #RoyalVirginIslands #BritishVirginIslands #BVI #PolicePromotion #AuxiliaryToConstable #CommunitySafety #LawEnforcement #FrontlinePolicing #ServeAndProtect #VirginIslandsPolice #PublicSafety #NewConstables #AuxiliaryPolice #PoliceConstable Twelve Auxiliary Officers with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have officially been promoted to full Police Constables as of November 14, 2025, a major milestone that transforms dedicated vo
7 days ago


Former Sheriff, now Reserve Deputy’s quick action ends dangerous confrontation in McDonald County Missouri
#VLEOA #ReserveDeputy #McDonaldCountySheriff #CommunitySafety #OfficerInvolvedShooting #VolunteerLawEnforcement #ServeAndProtect #EverydayHeroes #PublicSafety #McDonaldCountyMO #McDonaldCountyMissouri #PowellMO #PowellMissouri #MCSO Michael Hall, a 28 year veteran Reserve Deputy and former Sheriff with the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office Missouri, prevented a dangerous situation from escalating during an officer-involved shooting in Powell. According to the agency’s report,
Nov 26


Maine’s State Sen. Matt Harrington brings law enforcement insight to crime prevention debate
#VLEOA #MaineStateSenate #MattHarrington #Maine #ME #MainePolitics #CrimePrevention #LawEnforcement #CommunitySafety #SenateDistrict33 #ReserveOfficer #PublicSafetyPolicy In a recent segment of “In Focus Maine,” State Senator Matt Harrington (R-Sanford) discussed his dual perspective as an elected official and active reserve police officer, offering insights into crime-fighting efforts and policy solutions in his district. Harrington, who represents Senate District 33, highli
Nov 17


Ready to Serve? Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Opens Applications for Reserve Deputies
#VLEOA #JohnsonCounty #JohnsonCountyIowa #JohnsonCountyIA #JohnsonCountySheriff #Iowa #SheriffRecruiting #ReserveDeputy #CommunitySafety #VolunteerLawEnforcement #JoinUsNow The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa is ramping up recruitment for its Reserve Deputy unit, inviting committed individuals to volunteer alongside full-time personnel in patrol, traffic control, special events, and community outreach. The role offers flexible hours and training to fit around other em
Nov 13


Lancashire Special Constables deployed to reports of around 30 youths aiming fireworks at people, receive a barrage of 25 fireworks fired at them.
#VLEOA #CommunitySafety #RespectOurOfficers #Preston #Lancashire #LancashireSpecialConstables #LancashireConstables #LancashireSpecialConstabulary #LancashireConstabulary In Preston, a seemingly routine night took a worrying turn when a group of youths directed approximately 25 fireworks at volunteer officers from Lancashire Constabulary—some exploding dangerously close to the officers and their vehicles. The incident serves as a stark reminder that what begins as mischievou
Oct 29


🚨 Incredible Bravery in the Line of Duty 🚨
#VLEOA #specialConstable #PoliceHeroes #BritishTransportPolice #BTP #CommunitySafety #FrontlineCourage #SpecialConstabulary #AwardsOfExcellence #UK #GBR #BBC #RadioTwo #BBCRadioTwo #BritishBroadcastingCorporation #BBCFestival #BTPSpecialConstable #Radio2InThePark #PrestonStation #MoorPark In September 2024, British Transport Police Special Constable Gary Blackburn began his shift in Preston expecting a busy day supporting the Radio Two in the Park event. What fo
Oct 27


Auxiliary Officers Shine: South Simcoe Police Chief Praises Their Service in Semi-Annual Report
#AuxiliaryOfficers #PoliceVolunteers #CommunityPolicing #LawEnforcementSupport #SouthSimcoePolice #AuxiliaryUnit #CommunitySafety ...
Oct 11


North Tonawanda, NY Increases Police Presence with Auxiliary Support After Shots Fired Incident
#NorthTonawandaPolice #NorthTonawandaAuxilairyPolice #AuxiliaryOfficers #CommunitySafety #VolunteerHeroes #PublicSafety ...
Oct 10
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