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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


Veteran Leader Returns to Expand Prairie County Montana Reserve Deputy Force
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #ReserveDeputies #VolunteerInBlue #PrairieCountySheriff #LawEnforcement #ServeAndProtect #CommunitySafety #SheriffsOffice #PoliceVolunteers The Prairie County Sheriff’s Office is strengthening its volunteer law-enforcement presence by bringing back law enforcement veteran Tim Therrien, who is coming out of retirement for a second time, to help expand and enhance its Reserve Deputy program. The move is aimed a
Dec 23, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


LET Radio special episode: From Business to Badge: Colorado Reserve Deputy Shares Unfiltered Police Reality
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #LODD #LETRadioShow #LawEnforcementTalkRadioShow #COPS #ReserveDeputy #DouglasCountySheriffsOffice #DouglasCounty #DouglasCountyColorado #Colorado In a special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, Colorado Reserve Deputy Len Herstein shares unvarnished insights into what life behind the badge is really like - far removed from the high-speed, glamorous portrayals of Hollywood. Herstein, who jo
Dec 20, 2025


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, 2025


📣 Issue 2 of The VLEOA Magazine is now live!
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #VLEOAmagazine We’re excited to announce the release of Issue 2 of the VLEOA Magazine — your go-to source for stories, insights, and resources from and for volunteer, reserve, and auxiliary law enforcement officers. This edition dives into the challenges and triumphs of volunteers who serve their communities with pride, commitment, and professionalism. Whether you’re a seasoned reserve deputy, a special constable,
Dec 18, 2025


VIDEO: VLEOA Board member FHPA Lt. Michael Reilly being recognized for his life-saving actions
#VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VLEOABoard #FloridaHighwayPatrol #FHP #FloridaHighwayPatrolAuxiliary #FHPA #FL #Florida #Ocala #OcalaFL #OcalaFlorida
Dec 18, 2025


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, 2025


Reserve Deputies Shine: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Volunteer Heroes
#VLEOA #MiamiDadeSheriffsOffice #ReserveDeputies #VolunteerInBlue #SheriffRosie #ServeAndProtect #CommunitySafety #LawEnforcement #PublicService #MDSO #PoliceVolunteers #MiamiDade #Miami #DadeCounty #Florida At the annual Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office's Deputy Sheriff Reserve Program Awards Ceremony, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz proudly honored the department’s reserve deputies for their outstanding volunteer service, dedication to public safety, and crucial support of full-time
Dec 16, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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