#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

#VLEOA #Essex #EssexUK #EssexPolice #SpecialConstables #LegacyOfService #CommunityPolicing #RemembranceDay #VolunteerCrimeFighters #InServiceAndSupport The enduring legacy of the Essex Special Constables, tracing a line from volunteers who stepped up in wartime to those serving today. During the First and Second World Wars, hundreds of Specials were recruited to support frontline policing. Now, their modern counterparts continue that proud tradition by offering voluntary supp

#VLEOA #Lancashire #UK #SpecialConstable #LancashirePolice #CommunityHero #ScoutingLeader #VolunteerExcellence #PublicService #InspiringYouth #LegacyOfService Tributes have poured in for an exceptional Lancashire Special Constable and scout leader, whose decades of dedicated service have left a lasting impact on both policing and the local community. Known for her professionalism, kindness, and leadership, she balanced her role supporting law enforcement with inspiring countl

#VLEOA #Clinton #ClintonMS #ClintonMississippi #Mississippi #OfficerAndrewPitts #ClintonPolice #HonoringService #LifetimeOfService #InMemory #EndOfWatch #PoliceFamily #CommunityHero The city of Clinton is heartbroken to announce the passing of retired Lt. Detective and Reserve Officer Andrew Pitts, who dedicated more than four decades—42 years—to service with the Clinton Police Department. Throughout his esteemed career, Pitts served in a variety of roles including court bail

#VLEOA #Finland #ReservePolice #PublicSafety #InteriorMinistry #SecurityReadiness #NationalEmergencyResponse #LawEnforcement #VolunteerForce The Finnish government, through the Ministry of the Interior, has released a draft bill to establish a voluntary reserve police force of approximately 400 to 500 people—composed primarily of former police officers, police students and individuals who completed police training—designed to bolster the national police capability in “serious

#VLEOA #AuxiliaryConstable #SpecialConstable #Belleville #BellevilleON #BellevilleOntario #BellevilleCanada #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada In Belleville, Ontario, longtime community volunteer Harry Burley—who began his service as an auxiliary constable with the Belleville Police Service in 1988—has continued his dedication even after his 2024 retirement as a special constable. Harry serves as the ambassador at the Downtown Community Policing office. The Loyalist College alu

#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

#VLEOA #ReserveDeputy #Martinsburg #MartinsburgWV #BerkeleyCounty #BerkeleyCountyWV #BerkeleyCountyWestVirginia #BerkeleyCountySheriffsDepartment #WV #WestVirginia During a recent swearing-in ceremony, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department welcomed a new reserve officer alongside two new full-time deputies. Their addition comes at a time when the agency is actively recruiting new talent to meet growing operational demands and enhance services across the community, with ho

#VLEOA #ReserveDeputy #BexarCounty #BexarCountyTX #BexarCountySheriff #BexarCountyTexas #Austin #AustinTX #AustinTexas #Texas Ramon Martinez, a reserve deputy with Bexar County in Texas, survived a severe crash while working a traffic detail and is now sharing his firsthand experience to raise awareness about the importance of safe driving. https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bexar-county-reserve-deputy-survives-crash-safety-texas/273-3f7a687a-7bd1-4532-af4f-831435ed8044

#VLEOA #Kingston #KingstonOntario #KingstonCanada #KingstonPolice #OntarioCanada #Ontario #Canada #SpecialConstable The City of Kingston, in Ontario, Canada, is introducing a new special constable initiative aimed at strengthening public-safety services and enhancing transparency. Pending approval from the Solicitor General, five members of the Licensing Enforcement Services management team will be appointed as special constables by the Kingston Police Services Board, working

#VLEOA #ReserveDeputy #WillCounty #WillCountyIL #WillCountyIllinois #WillCountySheriffsOffice #IL #Illinois #PIO #PublicInformationOfficer The Will County Sheriff’s Office has announced the sudden passing of Kevin “Kollins” Hedemark, who most recently served as the agency’s Public Information Officer and held the rank of Lieutenant in its Auxiliary Unit. Hedemark joined the auxiliary in 2006 and earned multiple honors—being named Auxiliary Deputy of the Year in 2011, Auxiliar

#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

#VLEOA #GreatFalls #GreatFallsMT #GreatFallsMontana #GreatFallsPublicSchools #GreatFallsPolice #CascadeCounty #CascadeCountyMT #CascadeCountyMontana #CascadeCountySheriff #SheriffJesseSlaughter #SheriffSlaughter #ReserveDeputy During the Oct. 29 work session of the Great Falls Public Schools board, Sheriff Slaughter unveiled his plan to introduce a paid reserve deputy program to bolster school safety across the district. The initiative comes after state law changes enabled co

#VLEOA #Sussex #SussexPolice #PoliceCommunitySupportOfficer #PCSO #Horsham #UK #UnitedKindgom #SpecialConstable A Sussex Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), who first served for a decade as a Special Constable in Horsham has been formally commended for her outstanding work in helping secure the conviction of a prolific drug dealer responsible for distributing class A substances in the area. Her diligent community engagement and keen observation led to critical intelligen

#VLEOA #LODD #ReserveOfficer #Haileyville #HaileyvilleOklahoma #HaileyvilleOK #HaileyvilleOkla #HaileyvillePolice #Hartshorne #HartshorneOk #HartshorneOkla #HartshorneOklahoma #Alderson #AldersonOk #AldersonOkla #AldersonOklahoma #Pittsburg #PittsburgCounty #PittsburgCountyOklahoma #Oklahoma Two tragic incidents linked to the annual “H‑Town Throwdown” drag-racing event in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, have resulted in the deaths of a volunteer and two first responders: on October 31

#VLEOA #Singapore #AuxiliaryPolice A patient at a Singapore hospital managed to snatch a firearm from an auxiliary police officer, escalating a serious security breach within the medical facility. According to court documents, the individual pleaded guilty to using criminal force to take the weapon from the officer while under care for self harm. The incident has prompted renewed concern over safety protocols for officers and healthcare staff in high-risk patient settings....

#VLEOA #Brownsburg #BrownsburgIn #BrownsburgIndiana #HendricksCounty #HendricksCountyIn #HendricksCountyIndiana #BrownsburgPolice #ReserveOfficer The Brownsburg Police Commission in Hendricks County, Indiana, accepted the resignation of Reserve Officer Aaron Smith, effective May 30, as he relocates with his family. Meanwhile, the department announced it will review its reserve program in light of pending state legislation—leaving open the possibility of restructuring or phasi

#VLEOA #Northumbria #NorthumbriaUK #NorthEastEngland #Northumberland #CountyDurham #TyneAndWear #SpecialConstable Congratulations to Special Constable Adam Pickering for being named Northumbria Police Volunteer of the Year. Since joining in 2021, Adam has devoted almost 6,500 hours to the Northumbria Special Constabulary. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/northumbria-police_congratulations-to-special-constable-adam-activity-7389241934403497984-b4lO

#VLEOA #ThunderBay #ThunderBayOntario #ThunderBayON #ThunderBayCanada #ThunderBayPolice #ThunderBayPoliceService #ThunderBaySocialServicesAdministrationBoard #ThunderBaySocialService #Ontario #OntarioCanada #OntarioCA #Canada #SpecialConstable A new pilot initiative launched by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in partnership with the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) places four specially trained special constables in three of the boa