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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
20 hours ago


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


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
3 days ago


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
3 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


From Reserve Deputy to Sheriff — Remembering Mike Cazes’s 44 Years of Service
#VLEOA #MikeCazes #WBRso #ReserveDeputy #PublicService #LawEnforcementLegacy #CommunityFirst #ServeAndProtect #RIPSheriff #WestBatonRougeParishSheriffsOffice #WestBatonRouge #WestBatonRougeParish #WestBatonRougeLouisiana #WestBatonRougeLA #Louisiana Mike Cazes, former Sheriff of West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, passed away at age 69, leaving behind a legacy of more than four decades of service that began as a humble reserve deputy in 1979. Over the years he worked as
Nov 28


“Axe Murderer of GO Transit Special Constable seeks early parole in rare ‘Faint Hope’ hearing.
#VLEOA #GoTransit #SpecialConstable #Toronto #TorontoCA #TorontoCanada #TorontoOntario #OntarioCanada #Ontario #Canada #TorontoCrime #FaintHopeHearing #NicolaPuddicombe #JusticeSystem #AxeMurder #CourtCase #VictimsRights #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice #ParoleDebate After nearly two decades behind bars, convicted killer Nicola Puddicombe, found guilty in the gruesome 2006 axe murder of her boyfriend and Go Transit Special Constable, Dennis Hoy, is once again before a jury, thi
Nov 27


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


Budapest Civil Guard Officers participate in a training competition.
#VLEOA #Budapest #BudapestPolice #BudapestCivilGuard #BudapestCivilGuardAssociation The civil guard competition in Budapest serves as a significant event that showcases the skills, dedication, and professionalism of the civil guard forces in Hungary. This competition is not merely a routine exercise; it is a comprehensive demonstration of the capabilities and readiness of the civil guards to respond effectively to various situations that may arise in urban environments while
Nov 24


Victoria Police, in Melbourne Australia, announce the hiring of over 200 Reservists to free up frontline officers for summer safety push
#VLEOA #VictoriaPolice #ReserveOfficers #MelbourneAustralia #MelbourneVictoria #VictoriaAustralia #ProtectiveServicesOfficers #PSOs #CommunityPolicing #PoliceReform #OperationPulse #PublicSafety #VolunteerPolicing Victoria Police is rolling out a major reform that leans on reservist personnel to shift frontline focus back to streets: as part of a 90-day “Operation Pulse,” PSOs (Protective Services Officers) and police officers will be deployed to patrol Melbourne shopping ce
Nov 24


Halton, Ontario Police celebrates long-serving Auxiliary Staff Sergeant, calls for new recruits
#VLEOA #Halton #HaltonOntario #HaltonCanada #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #HaltonPolice #AuxiliaryOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #CommunityService #HaltonRegion #ServeWithPurpose #JoinTheAuxiliary #PoliceVolunteers The Halton Regional Police Service, in Ontario Canada, is highlighting the impact and dedication of its volunteer members, spotlighting Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Sheldon Borges, who has served the community since 2007. As an Auxiliary Officer, Borges has supported front
Nov 23


Ex-Belleville, Illinois lawyer sentenced after stealing from children of fallen Auxiliary Police Officer
#VLEOA #LODD #AuxiliaryOfficer #WashingtonParkIllinois #WashingtonParkIL #WashingtonParkPolice #Belleville #BellevilleIllinois #BellevilleIL #StLouis #StLouisMissouri #StLouisMO #Missouri #Illinois #JusticeServed #PoliceFamily #Embezzlement #LawyerFraud #PublicTrust #InMemory #Accountability A former Belleville attorney, Jason R. Caraway, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison after admitting to embezzling more than $1 million from his clients—including two childre
Nov 22


Register now for the next VLEOA Webinar!
#VLEOA #Webinar #Training #VLEOAWebinar Training for reserves and auxiliaries presents many commonly shared challenges in many of our agencies. Difficulties in resourcing training, and in the scale of training commitment required making it hard for new volunteers to commit and complete. At the same time, a strong initial training is widely recognized to be a bedrock for an integrated and respected volunteer police program within the agency. This VLEOA member's webinar, our se
Nov 21


UPDATE: Saugeen Shores Police Mourn the Loss of Auxiliary Constable Catherine Thomas
#VLEOA #SaugeenShores #SSPS #AuxiliaryConstable #InMemoriam #CommunityService #PoliceFamily #VolunteerHeroes #SaugeenShoresPolice #SaugeenShoresPoliceService #SaugeenShoresON #SaugeenShoresOntario #SaugeenShoresCAN #SaugeenShoresCanada #CanadaOntario #AuxiliaryOfficer An Update to our earlier post in April. The Saugeen Shores Police Service announced the passing of Auxiliary Constable Catherine Thomas, who joined the force in 2024 and devoted herself to servin
Nov 21


UPDATE: Kent Police Special Constable further honored for Life-Saving Actions with Royal Humane Society Award.
#VLEOA #SpecialConstable #KentPolice #HeroesInBlue #RoyalHumaneSociety #LifeSaving #VolunteerService #CommunityPolicing Update to our previous article on SC Laura Meeks life-saving actions and awards. Kent Police are again celebrating the bravery of Special Constable Laura Meeks, who has been furthered honored with a prestigious Royal Humane Society Award for her life-saving actions. At a recent Chief Constable Awards Ceremony, Meeks was commended for stepping up during a c
Nov 20


Retiring Pierceton, Indiana Town Marshal reflects on career, beginning with appointment as a reserve deputy in 2002.
#VLEOA #PiercetonIN #PiercetonIndiana #PiercetonMarshal #PiercetonPolice #TownMarshal #LawEnforcement #PublicService #CommunityLeader #HonoringService #Retirement #ServeAndProtect #ReserveDeputy Pierceton is saying farewell to a dedicated public servant, as Town Marshal Jim Bumbaugh announced his retirement effective November 30, following more than two decades of law-enforcement service. Bumbaugh reflected on his journey — beginning as a reserve deputy in 2002 before joinin
Nov 19


Celebrating the Volunteers Who Power Policing: Avon & Somerset CiP Awards
#VLEOA #AvonAndSomerset #AvonAndSomersetUK #UK #AvonAndSomersetPolice #PoliceVolunteers #CommunityPolicing #CiPAwards #SpecialConstables #PoliceSupportVolunteers #CadetsInPolicing #VolunteerHeroes #NeighborhoodSafety Volunteers from the Avon & Somerset Police region were celebrated at the recent Regional Citizens in Policing (CiP) awards in Bristol, highlighting the vital contributions of special constables, police support volunteers and cadets across Somerset and neighboring
Nov 18


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
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