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Serving After Surviving — DUI Crash Survivor Becomes Reserve Police Officer for a second department.
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #ServeAndProtect #BryanClark #PublicSafety #Resilience #BearValleyPD #LawEnforcement #CommunityHeroes #SurvivorStory #Inspiration #BNSF #ArvinPoliceDepartment Bryan Clark, a 2023 DUI crash survivor who lost part of his leg and three fingers when an intoxicated driver struck his motorcycle at more than 100 mph, has been officially sworn in as a reserve police officer with the Be
Jan 14


Nominate Excellence: The International Association of Chiefs of Police Opens Submissions for Volunteer Police Leadership Award
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #IACP #InternationalAssociationofChiefsofPolice #OntarioProvincialPolice #OPP #DallasPolice #SurprisePoliceDepartment #EdenPrairiePoliceDepartment #LeadershipinVolunteerPoliceServiceProgramsAward #VolunteerInBlue #Reserveeputies #AuxiliaryOfficers #VolunteerPolice #LeadershipAward #ServeAndProtect #CommunityPolicing #PublicSafetyHeroes #PoliceVolunteers The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Leade
Jan 13


Powered by Community, Driven by Service: Union Parish Reserve Deputies Recognized
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveDeputies #VolunteerInBlue #UnionParish #UnionParishLA #Louisiana #UnionParishLouisiana #UnionParishSheriff #CommunitySupport #ServeAndProtect #LawEnforcementSupport #PublicSafety #PoliceVolunteers #AuxiliaryLawEnforcement #ThankYouSponsors #BlueFamily The Union Reserve Deputy Association extended heartfelt thanks to the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose generous support made its recent banqu
Jan 12


A Quarter-Century in Uniform, Cambridgeshire Special Chief Inspector Kit Day Retires from the Constabulary
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #SpecialConstable #ReserveOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #ServeAndProtect #CommunityPolicing #LawEnforcementFamily #PolicingLegacy #ThankYouForYourService #PublicService #CambridgeshirePolice After 25 incredible years of volunteer service, Kit Day has announced her retirement from her role as Special Chief Inspector with the Cambridgeshire Special Constabulary. Her policing journey began in December 1999 as a Special Con
Jan 11


When Respect for Service Matters: Retired Officer Arrested After Threatening Volunteer Deputy
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #VolunteerDeputy #ReserveOfficer #PoliceVolunteers #PolkCounty #PolkCountyFL #PolkCountySheriffsOffice #SheriffGrady #GradyJudd #PCSO #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #ThreatToOfficer #RespectTheBadge #CommunitySafety A retired law-enforcement officer faces charges after allegedly threatening a 75-year-old volunteer officer with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) while being issued a parking cita
Jan 10


From Full-Time to Volunteer — Thank You to Every Officer Who Keeps Us Safe
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #ServeAndProtect #ReserveDeputies #AuxiliaryOfficers #SpecialConstables #PoliceVolunteers #CommunitySafety #ThankYouOfficers #VolunteerInBlue #PublicSafetyHeroes #BlueFamily Law Enforcement Appreciation Day celebrates the courage, dedication, and service of law-enforcement personnel across the nation — including the vital contributions of reserve deputies, auxiliary officers, sp
Jan 9


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
Jan 9


The Badge May Come Off, but the Impact Remains - Happy Retirement Sgt. Zimmers!
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #LakeCounty #LakeCountyIL #LakeCountySheriffsOffice #LakeCountySheriffsOfficeAuxiliary #AuxiliaryDeputy #ReserveService #VolunteerInBlue #LawEnforcementFamily #ServiceAboveSelf #CommunityStrong #ThankYouForYourService #AuxiliaryPride After 14 years of dedicated service, Auxiliary Sergeant Zimmers is retiring from the Lake County Sheriff's Office Auxiliary Deputy Unit, leaving behind a legacy defined by commitment,
Jan 8


Cascade County Montana Reserve Deputy Program Gets Funding Boost. First Ever Pay Rates Set by County Commission
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #GreatFalls #GreatFallsMT #GreatFallsMontana #GreatFallsPublicSchools #GreatFallsPolice #CascadeCounty #CascadeCountyMT #CascadeCountyMontana #CascadeCountySheriff #SheriffJesseSlaughter #SheriffSlaughter #ReserveDeputy #VolunteerInBlue #CCSO #ServeAndProtect #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #VolunteerSupport #MontanaLaw #CommunityPolicing The Cascade County Commission unanimously approved a pay structure for th
Jan 7


Seminole County Florida Sheriff Honors Fallen Reserve Deputy on December 29 Remembrance
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #VolunteerDeputy #ReserveDeputy #SeminoleSO #InMemoriam #ServeAndProtect #AlwaysRemembered #LawEnforcementFamily #PublicSafetyHeroes #LODD December 29 marked a somber anniversary in the history of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office as the agency remembered Volunteer Deputy Sheriff George Pfeil, who was fatally ambushed on that day 1977. A retired New York City Police Department officer who continued his service a
Jan 6


Minnesota reserve officer & security guard Andrea Merrell dies after Christmas Day attack
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveOfficer #WhiteBearLake #WhiteBearLakePolice #Minnesota #SecurityGuard #ServeAndProtect #AndreaMerrell #PublicSafety #WyomingMN #HospitalSafety #LawEnforcement #PoliceVolunteers #CommunityHeroes #RememberingMerrell White Bear Lake Reserve Police Officer, Andrea Merrell, has died from injuries sustained during a violent Christmas Day attack while working as a security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Med
Jan 5


A Quarter-Century of Commitment: Reserve Deputy Sanger Steps Into Retirement
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveDeputy #VolunteerInBlue #GrandTraverseSheriff #ServeAndProtect #ThankYouForYourService #PublicSafetyHeroes #25YearsStrong #LawEnforcementVolunteers #CommunityService #RetirementSalute After 25 years of dedicated volunteer service, Reserve Deputy Dave Sanger has retired from the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy Program. Over more than two decades, Sanger served his community by supporting patro
Jan 3


UPDATE: Suspect accused of shooting at McDonald County Reserve Deputy back in custody after release to from hospital that was prohibited from notifying law enforcement of his departure.
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveDeputy #McDonaldCountySheriff #CommunitySafety #OfficerInvolvedShooting #VolunteerLawEnforcement #ServeAndProtect #EverydayHeroes #PublicSafety #McDonaldCountyMO #McDonaldCountyMissouri #PowellMO #PowellMissouri #MCSO See our previous story on Reserve Deputy and former Sheriff Hall here. A suspect accused of shooting at a McDonald County Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy has been taken
Jan 2


Volunteer in action: Founding member of Sheriff's Posse recognized for dedicated service
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #BatesCounty #BatesCountySheriff #BatesCountySheriffPosse #SheriffsPosse #VolunteerService #ReserveDeputies #ServeAndProtect #PublicSafetyHeroes #CommunityPolicing #PoliceVolunteers #CitizenAward Pablo Ortiz, one of the founding members of the Bates County Sheriff’s Posse, continues to be a cornerstone of volunteer service over 15+ years after helping establish the Posse in 2009. Originally bringing valuable se
Jan 1


Decades Later, Former Saanich Auxiliary Officer Honored for Heroic Bravery
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #AuxiliaryOfficer #VolunteerHero #SaanichPolice #ValourAward #ServeAndProtect #PoliceBravery #PoliceVolunteers #PublicSafetyHeroes #CourageUnderFire More than 50 years after a violent 1973 incident nearly claimed the lives of three officers, former Saanich Police Auxiliary Constable Graeme Henderson has finally been formally recognized for his extraordinary bravery. Henderson received the Chief Constable’s Citizen’
Dec 31, 2025


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
Dec 30, 2025


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
Dec 29, 2025


Tampa Reserve Officer Craig Jorden Sets the Standard for Community Policing
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #TampaPD #CommunityPolicing #OfficerOfTheMonth #CraigJorden #ServeAndProtect #CommunityFirst #TampaCommunity #PositivePolicing #LawEnforcement #ThankYouOfficer #PublicService #BuildingTrust #TampaFL The Tampa Police Department has recognized Reserve Officer Craig Jorden as its Community Policing Officer of the Month for December 2025. Known for his positivity and approachability, Jorden consistently builds s
Dec 28, 2025


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 ❤️
Dec 25, 2025


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, 2025
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