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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


Community and family reflect on the life of Reserve Officer Nick Thomas at NFL Game
VLEOA #PoliceReserve #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #NickThomas #HonorOurHeroes #LawrenceburgPD #FallenOfficer #InMemory #PoliceTribute #Bengals #CommunityStrong #NeverForgotten #RestInPeace #ServeAndProtect During the recent Cincinnati Bengals' home game against the Baltimore Ravens, family and friends of Reserve Officer Nicholas Dewayne Thomas gathered to honor his memory, reflecting on his unwavering dedication and service to the Lawrenceburg Police Departmen
Dec 27, 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


📣 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


VLEOA Members Only Event Announcement: Seminar - Recruiting Volunteer Reserves and Auxiliaries, May 22, 2025
#VLEOATraining #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #VLEOA #PoliceReserve #LEOTraining #Recruiting #Volunteer #Volunteers #Reserve...
May 2, 2025


Next Stop, Iowa!
The Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance and our host agency, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, are excited to announce that...
Apr 19, 2025


READ: VLEOA member Iain Britton's published paper published on the extinction of Massachusetts volunteer police.
#ThePoliceFoundation #Massachusetts #MA #VolunteerPolicing #GlobalFoundationForCommunitySafetyVolunteering #VLEOA...
Apr 15, 2025


Congratulations to Dr. Adam Dobrin, VLEOA 2nd Vice President, on 10 years with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office!
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #StLucieCounty #StLucieCountyFlordia #StLucieCountySheriff #StLucieCountySheriffsOffice...
Apr 11, 2025
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