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Flathead County Sheriff looking for posse members, reserves, and explorers.
Apply today: https://sheriffsposse.net/become-a-volunteer/ Contact: cpesola@flathead.mt.gov for more information #FlatheadCounty...
Feb 28
Indiana House Bill 1186 still a threat to Reserve Officers.
Despite rumors to the contrary, the Bill has passed the House and was advanced to the Senate. #Indiana #HouseBill1186 ...
Feb 26
Reserve Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy & Michigan National Guard EOD officer, enters race for Michigan's 10th District
Deputy Alex Hawkins is aiming to challenge two-term U.S. Rep. John James. #Rochester #RochesterHills #Macomb #MacombCounty #Oakland...
Feb 24
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Reserve Wendy Gentry appointed as Chair of the Louisiana Housing Corporation
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made the announcement on Friday. Deputy Gentry was first appointed to the LHC board in April 2024. She...
Feb 24
Kent County reserve Sheriff’s deputy and son running for Folds of Honor.
Deputy Matt Garbarino and his son are running for the second year in a row to raise funds. #KentCounty #Michigan #FoldsOfHonor...
Feb 23
Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff Association and Sheriff's Office celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Over 3,500 goody bags were distributed at various public venues for the fourth consecutive year. #WorcesterCounty #WestBoylston...
Feb 21
Faulkner County, AR Sheriff's Reserves have been hard at work, training to their skills sharp.
#Arkansas #FaulknerCounty #FaulknerCountySheriff #ReserveDeputy
Feb 21
The 290th officer in Stevens Point, WI history has served as both an auxiliary officer and a reserve deputy.
Officer Thomas has served as an auxiliary officer with the Grand Rapids Police Department, and a reserve deputy with the Wood County...
Feb 19
Former reserve deputy and decorated combat veteran successfully petitions state representative to change some controversial language in proposed Indiana LEO legislation.
Former Vigo County Sheriff's Reserve Deputy Elias Donker spoke to State Rep. Steve Bartels about the controversial and restrictive nature...
Feb 19
Austin County Texas Sheriff's Department honors retiring reserve deputy of 67 years.
Deputy Paben was sworn in at the age of 18 in 1958. #Austin #AustinCounty #Texas #ReserveDeputy https://kwhi.com/2025/02/14/austin-county...
Feb 15
Close Call: Beltway Sniper Shootings and Saving Lives as a Reserve Sheriff.
From the June 26, 2024 episoide of The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show: Hannover County Reserve Deputy Grover and his fellow deputies...
Feb 10
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department Reserve Division Captain Shawn Waguespack prepares for a life-saving kidney transplant.
A cookoff fundraiser in his honor is set for February 15, 2025 to help ease the financial burden of his procedure. #LafourcheParishLA...
Feb 10
Charles Town Police Department dontates 2 patrol vehicles to The Jefferson County Sheriff's Reserves.
The two vehicles were recently rotated out of service by Charles Town Police and donated to Jefferson County Reserves. #JeffersonCountyWV...
Feb 9
Paige County Sheriff working to provide increases to their department including the reserve deputy budget.
The Sheriff and Chief Deputy told the county board of supervisors they are willing to freeze both of their own personal salaries for the...
Feb 8
Former Reserve and current CEO of Oklahoma County jail is stepping down.
Brandi Garner is stepping down after 3 years in charge, attempting to set one of the most troubled county jails in the country on a...
Feb 8
Stutsman County Sheriff’s Reserve among those honored for heroic actions.
Reserve deputy Yatskis, was among a group of first responders and civilians that responded to a rollover accident that killed 2 of the 7...
Feb 6
LASD Reserve Deputy part of "guardian angels" who saved home from the Eaton Fire.
Reserve Deputy Dan Paige, who we previously reported about leading seach and rescue teams here: https://www.policereserve.org/post/lasd-r...
Feb 3
Reserves in Montana can not be paid by law. MT House Bill 323 looks to change that.
The bill would allow “a county to provide a salary to reserve deputy sheriff’s officers.” This could offset the costs associated with...
Jan 30
Oolitic Indiana Marshal's office brings on experienced reserve.
Reserve Deputy Marshal Brian previously served as a reserve deputy in 2002. #OoliticIndiana #Indiana #DeputyMarshal #OoliticMarshal...
Jan 24
New Indiana Trooper started career as Lawrence County Sheriff's Reserve.
Logan McDowell received his badge during a January 9th ceremony and is a graduate of the 86th recruit academy. #IndianaStatePolice...
Jan 18
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