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Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Helps Protect Thousands at Gasparilla 2026
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcement #FloridaHighwayPatrol #FHP #FloridaHighwayPatrolAuxiliary #FHPAuxiliary #AuxiliaryPolice #ReserveOfficers #VolunteerPolice #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #CommunitySafety #Gasparilla2026 #Gasparilla #EventSecurity #PoliceVolunteers #SupportTheMission #LawEnforcementSupport #ThinBlueLine #Policing #VolunteerService Members of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary recently supported large-scale
2 hours ago
Dallas Police Assist the Officer Foundation awards Physician and Dallas Reserve Officer, Dr. Eastman for Outstanding Service
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcement #Dallas #DallasTexas #DallasTX #DallasPolice #DPD #TX #Texas #LoneStarState #ReserveOfficer #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #OfficerOfTheYear #CommunityService #PoliceReserve #Leadership #EmergencyResponse #PublicService #LawEnforcementLeadership #VolunteerService Dr. Alexander “Alex” Eastman has been named the 2025 Reserve Officer of the Year, recognizing his exceptional service, leadership,
2 days ago
VLEOA Board Member Dr. Ross Wolf Honored for Decades of Service as he retires from The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Fl. after 34 years of service.
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcement #ReserveDeputy #AuxiliaryPolice #VolunteerPolicing #TheUniversityOfCentralFlorida #UCF #OrangeCounty #OrangeCountySheriffsOffice #OCSO #LawEnforcementLeadership #CriminalJustice #PublicSafety #LawEnforcementEducation #PoliceLeadership #ServiceAndDedication #CommunityService #FutureOfPolicing #LawEnforcementProfession A leader in both academia and volunteer policing, Dr. Ross Wolf —
3 days ago
California Reserve Peace Officers Association ARPOC 2026 - Bringing Training, Leadership, and Recognition to Reserve Officers
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcement #California #CA #CaliforniaReservePeaceOfficersAssociation #AnnualReservePeaceOfficersConference #ReserveOfficers #ReserveDeputy #AuxiliaryPolice #VolunteerPolice #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #PoliceTraining #ARPOC #CRPOA #ReserveLawEnforcement #LocalHelp #CommunitySupport #NeighborhoodHelp #PoliceConference #LawEnforcementTraining #Policing #CommunitySafety #PoliceLeadership #VolunteerSer
4 days ago
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
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, 2025
Ready to Serve? Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Opens Applications for Reserve Deputies
#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
Nov 13, 2025
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