Tag: Reserve Officers

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LAPD Officers Allowed to Carry Guns at Paris Olympics

Three teams of reserves will remain in France at varying times during the Games, working 8- to 12-hour shifts, five days a week.

July 23, 2024

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OR Reserve Officer Killed Following Vehicle Pursuit, Suspect Captured After Manhunt

The shooting occurred about 8:30 p.m. after the officer, identified as Corporal Joseph Johnson, 43, pursued a vehicle that came to a stop, according to a statement issued by Malheur County District Attorney Dave Goldthorpe.

April 17, 2023

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68-Year-Old TN Reserve Deputy Killed in Crash

Deputy Brad Miller reportedly saved lives Monday afternoon. Rowland said three of the construction workers on site said if Miller hadn’t been positioned where he was, they would not have made it.

December 13, 2022

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Michigan Agency's Reserve Program Suspended After Shooting of Civilian Role Player During Training

Taylor, MI, Mayor Tim Woolley has released a statement following the accidental shooting that happened at 5 p.m. on April 24 during an auxiliary police training exercise. The reserve program has been suspended until the investigation is complete.

April 27, 2022

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Reform Legislation Shouldn't Turn Police Training Into "Rocket Surgery"

Recently enacted "police reform" legislation in Massachusetts will require harbormasters to complete added police training at the same time that reserve academy training is all but eliminated.

January 21, 2022

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78-Year-Old Reserve Deputy Shot and Killed in Alabama

Chief Deputy Trent Gulley and retired deputy Madison “Skip” Nicholson responded to the call. When they arrived, the two men were met with gunfire from the suspect.

December 2, 2021

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Ohio Auxiliary Officers Shot While Driving Home from Shift

Mizen was wounded in the finger while Mott was struck on the forehead. Both officers were taken to Mercy Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and then released.

September 6, 2021

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Louisiana Auxiliary Deputy Killed Responding to Crash

“Lonnie Thacker was a dedicated member of the Caddo Sheriff’s Office and we are saddened by this loss,” Sheriff Steve Prator said in a Facebook post.

July 26, 2021

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IN Reserve Deputy Killed in On-Duty Crash

According to Indiana State Police, Deputy James Driver was traveling south on North State Road 45 when a 2006 GMC truck and trailer driven by Christopher Derr, 22, of Monticello, Illinois, was traveling north and attempted to stop but lost control, hitting Driver’s police cruiser.

March 30, 2021

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Police Reformer, Law Professor Became Reserve DC Officer to Understand the Profession

During her time on the force, Rosa Brooks responded to calls for a variety of serious issues, including domestic violence, robbery and shots fired. She also saw firsthand how trivial offenses sometimes resulted in arrest. The experience left her with a long list of ideas about how police departments could reform. But Brooks is quick to note that it's not just the police who need to change.

February 16, 2021

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Shaquille O'Neal Becomes Special Reserve at Louisiana Sheriff's Office

The 7-foot-1-inch former center has gone through multiple law enforcement training programs and held similar roles in or around his former NBA cities including Los Angeles, Boston and Miami.

October 28, 2020

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World War II Vet Dies at 99 After Retiring as Texas' Oldest Certified Officer

The Marine veteran joined the Harris County SO at 70.

April 22, 2020