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Mounted Posse: Honoring a Historic Law Enforcement Tradition in Linn County
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #LinnCountySheriff #MountedPosse #VolunteerService #LawEnforcementHistory #CommunitySupport #SheriffsOffice #OregonHistory #PublicSafety #PossePride #CommunityVolunteers #HistoricTradition The Linn County Sheriff’s Office highlighted the long-standing tradition of the Mounted Posse, a dedicated group of volunteer riders who have played a meaningful role in law enforcement history and continue to support the Sh
1 day ago


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
2 days ago


The True Spirit of The Christmas Season: Reserve Officers Serving Beyond the Badge
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ChristmasDay #ReserveOfficers #VolunteerInBlue #HolidayService #BoatloadOfToys #ToysForTots #CommunityFirst #ServingBeyondTheBadge #PublicSafety #Christmas2025 From All of Us to Them — Thank You, Reserve Officers, This Christmas Day ❤️
6 days ago


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


Shaq’s Badge of Honor: NBA Great Reflects on His Dream to Serve as Sheriff
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ShaquilleONeal #SheriffGoals #ReserveOfficer #LawEnforcement #CommunityService #ServeAndProtect #NBAtoLawEnforcement #PublicSafety #PoliceVolunteers #BeyondTheGame #ReserveDeputy #LAPD #LosAngeles #LosAngelesPolice #LAPDReserve #Shaq NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal has revealed that beyond his legendary basketball career and TV analyst work, he’s long aspired to be remembered as a sheriff, not just a sp
Dec 22


When Every Second Matters: Special Constables intervene to prevent rail line tragedy
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #SpecialConstables #CommunitySafety #CrisisIntervention #ServeAndProtect #PoliceVolunteers #PublicSafety #QuickThinking #RailSafety #Chorley #Rivington A quick-thinking special constable helped prevent a potentially tragic outcome when a distressed man attempted to climb a fence onto a live rail line in the UK on Saturday evening, December 6. As the man showed signs of danger near the tracks, the responding officer
Dec 21


Thanksgiving served with heart - LAPD-Wilshire Reserve Officer on the front lines of giving.
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnfocementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #LosAngelesPoliceDepartment #LAPD #WilshireDivision #ReserveOfficer #PoliceVolunteers #CommunityService #TurkeyDrive #ServeAndProtect #HolidayGiving #VolunteerInBlue #PublicSafety #Thanksgiving2025 #LosAngeles #California During the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive held at the LAPD Wilshire Division, hundreds of families in Los Angeles received turkeys and holiday goods thanks to the collaborative efforts of the
Dec 19


Volunteer in Blue Makes Statewide Impact: Reserve Officer Appointed to Texas Crime Stoppers Council by Governor Abbott
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #ReserveOfficer #AmarilloPoliceDepartment #Amarillo #AmarilloTexas #Texas #ReserveDeputy #CrimeStoppers #TexasCrimeStoppers #VolunteerInBlue #GovernorAbbott #GregAbbott #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #ServeAndProtect #AmarilloPD #PoliceVolunteers #TexasLawEnforcement Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Perry “Gil” Gilmore, a longtime Amarillo Police Department Reserve Officer, to serve on the Texas Crime Stoppers Council, reinforcing the vital role
Dec 17


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


From Special Constable to City of London Police Federation Chair - Mike Reed retires after 30 years in policing.
#VLEOA #SpecialConstable #CityOfLondonPolice #PoliceFederation #VolunteerToLeader #ServeAndProtect #PoliceCareer #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #PolicingLeadership #London #LondonPolice #LondonUK After a distinguished 30-year policing career, Mike Reed has retired as Chair of the City of London Police Federation — a journey that began in 1993 when he joined the force as a Special Constable, volunteering his time while balancing civilian life to serve the Square Mile. Reed went
Dec 14


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


PolicingTV's Volunteer Week Day 5: Discover why volunteer officers are law enforcement’s secret superpower.
#VLEOA #PolicingTV #VolunteerWeek #SecretAsset #PoliceVolunteers #ReserveOfficers #SpecialConstables #AuxiliaryOfficers #CommunitySafety #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafety #EverydayHeroes #DevonCornwall #DevonCornwallPolice #PolicingTV #PolicingInsights On Day 5 of PolicingTV’s Volunteer Week, the series highlights one of policing’s most undervalued strengths: volunteer officers. In the feature “Why Volunteer Officers Are Policing’s Secret Asset,” experts and practitioners explai
Dec 12


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


“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
Dec 2
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