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Orlando, FL Police Reserve Officer Killed in Tragic Family Dispute, Suspect Captured 90 Miles Away.
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #Orlando #OrlandoFL #OrlandoFlorida #OrlandoPoliceDepartment #OrlandoPD #OPD #Florida #ServeAndProtect #InMemoriam #PublicSafetyHeroes #LawEnforcementFamily #EOW #RememberOurOwn A deeply tragic New Year’s Day incident in Orlando, Florida has claimed the life of Dennis Turner, a 23-year veteran of the Orlando Police Department who continued serving his community as a reserve officer
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VIDEO: VLEOA Board member FHPA Lt. Michael Reilly being recognized for his life-saving actions
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VLEOABoard #FloridaHighwayPatrol #FHP #FloridaHighwayPatrolAuxiliary #FHPA #FL #Florida #Ocala #OcalaFL #OcalaFlorida
Dec 18, 2025
Reserve Deputies Shine: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Volunteer Heroes
#VLEOA #MiamiDadeSheriffsOffice #ReserveDeputies #VolunteerInBlue #SheriffRosie #ServeAndProtect #CommunitySafety #LawEnforcement #PublicService #MDSO #PoliceVolunteers #MiamiDade #Miami #DadeCounty #Florida At the annual Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office's Deputy Sheriff Reserve Program Awards Ceremony, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz proudly honored the department’s reserve deputies for their outstanding volunteer service, dedication to public safety, and crucial support of full-time
Dec 16, 2025
Yep, It’s Murphy Again: Reserve deputy wins first place in "Shop with a cop" benefit run, proving dedication doesn’t take days off.
#VLEOA #ReserveDeputy #HernandoCountySheriffsOffice #HCSO #HernandoCounty #HernandoCountyFlorida #Florida #StephenMurphy #VolunteerPolice #ServeAndProtect #CommunityHeroes #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #BlueFamily #DedicationInAction Hernando County Reserve Deputy Stephen Murphy, who’s become something of a regular name on our radar, has once again proven why he stands out — winning first place in his age division at the first annual Brooksville Turkey Trot to benefit the HCS
Dec 13, 2025
Update: Hernando County Reserve Sheriff's Deputy Receives Medal of Distinction after providing life saving aid.
#VLEOA #HernandoCounty #HernandoCountyFlorida #Florida #HernandoCountySheriffsOffice #ReserveDeputy #HernandoCountyFire #HernandoCountyFireRescue #WEEKIWACHEE #MedalOfDistinction Update to our previous story on Reserve Deputy Stephen Murphy, who exhibited remarkable bravery and quick thinking during a life-threatening incident involving a 5-year-old neighbor. This young child had suffered severe injuries after being mauled by three aggressive dogs, presenting a dire situatio
Dec 4, 2025
Long-time Tampa reserve officer Harold Jones has passed away. He is remembered for 38 years of dedicated service.
#VLEOA #Tampa #TampaPolice #TampaFL #TampaFlorida #FL #Florida #ReserveOfficer The Tampa Police Department has announced the passing of Reserve Officer Harold Bernard Jones, who served the city of Tampa with unwavering commitment for 38 years. Officer Jones began his career as an emergency dispatcher for the city before transitioning to patrol and reserve duties, and in 2023 he was honored as the department’s Reserve Officer of the Year. Throughout his career, he was known f
Nov 8, 2025
Reserve Deputy saves life of 5-year-old neighbor who had been mauled by three dogs.
#HernandoCounty #HernandoCountyFlorida #Florida #HernandoCountySheriffsOffice #ReserveDeputy #HernandoCountyFire...
Jul 23, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary has announced The Inaugural First Responder's 5K - South Florida!
#Florida #FloridaHighwayPatrol #FHP #FHPA #FloridaHighwayPatrolAuxiliary #FirstResponders5K #TrooperSteve #TropicalPark...
May 18, 2025
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office celebrates 2024 award winners, including Auxiliary of the Year.
#Jacksonville #JacksonvilleFL #JacksonvilleFlorida #Florida #AuxiliaryOfficer #JSO #JacksonvilleSheriffsOffice #JacksonvilleSheriff...
Apr 27, 2025
St. Petersburg Reserve Police Officer & Armorer retires after 55-Year Career
#StPetersburg #StPete #StPetersburgFL #StPetersburgFlorida #StPetersburgPolice #StPeteFL #StPeteFlorida #Florida #FL #ReserveOfficer...
Apr 26, 2025
Actor Lou Ferrigno, a reserve deputy for the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office in California, made a recent visit to the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Florida.
#LouFerrigno #SanLuisObispoCountySheriff #SanLuisObispoCounty #SLOCSO #SanLuisObispoCountySheriffsOffice #SanLuisObispoCountyCalifornia...
Apr 13, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Adam Dobrin, VLEOA 2nd Vice President, on 10 years with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office!
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #StLucieCounty #StLucieCountyFlordia #StLucieCountySheriff #StLucieCountySheriffsOffice...
Apr 11, 2025
The New Deputy Chief of Panama City Beach, FL has filled many roles since starting as an auxiliary.
Since starting in 1998, John Deegins has held positions in criminal investigation, underwater CSI, and the DEA task force....
Mar 13, 2025
Reserve Deputy of the year among those honored at awards ceremony.
Cesar Moreton was honored as Monore County Sheriff Reserve Deputy of the Year. Congratulations! #Monroe #MonroeCounty #MonroeCountyFL...
Mar 11, 2025
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