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Retiring Myrtle Beach Police Asst. Chief Marty Brown began his 31 year career as an auxiliary officer.
Working his way up through the dapartment since the age of 21, Brown's role will now be filled by Cpt. Chris Smith who has been promoted...
Mar 3
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New Eastleigh District Commander started career as a Special Constable.
Before beginning her full-time career in 2003, Chief Inspector Rachel Noble volunteered as a Special Constable. #Eastleigh #Hampshire...
Mar 1
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Lawrence B. Jones, of “FOX & Friends,” sworn in as the first auxiliary officer in Merrillville, IN
Merrillville is looking to gain national attention with Jones serving as an auxiliary officer. #LawrenceBJones #LawrenceJones #Fox...
Feb 28
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Reserve Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy & Michigan National Guard EOD officer, enters race for Michigan's 10th District
Deputy Alex Hawkins is aiming to challenge two-term U.S. Rep. John James. #Rochester #RochesterHills #Macomb #MacombCounty #Oakland...
Feb 24
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Reserve Wendy Gentry appointed as Chair of the Louisiana Housing Corporation
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made the announcement on Friday. Deputy Gentry was first appointed to the LHC board in April 2024. She...
Feb 24
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VLEOA board member, Phaik Kin Cheah, Ph.D. appointed to UVA CPSJ advisory board.
Congratulations to VLEOA board member Phaik Kin Cheah, Ph.D. who has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Center for Public Safety...
Feb 5
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Starting as a reserve officer in 1976, Denver's longest-serving officer set to retire after 47 years.
Sgt. David-Vickery started out with plans to be a nun, but life led her in a different direction. #Denver #Colorado #DenverPolice #DPD...
Feb 4
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LASD Reserve Deputy part of "guardian angels" who saved home from the Eaton Fire.
Reserve Deputy Dan Paige, who we previously reported about leading seach and rescue teams here: https://www.policereserve.org/post/lasd-r...
Feb 3
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Tulsa Police Reserve Officer Gifford retires after 34 years!
Congratulations to Officer Gifford, who has served his community since 1990! #Tulsa #TulsaOK #TulsaPD #TulsaPoliceReserve #TulsaPolice...
Jan 27
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Seward County recognizes reserve deputy of the Year
Congratulations, Jim Pittman, on being awarded Seward County Reserve Deputy of the Year! #SewardCounty #SewardCountySheriff...
Jan 27
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Scotts Valley Reserve Officer celebrates 30 years.
Scotts Valley Reserve Officer Don Murray celebrated 30 years of reserve service to his community. Congratulations, Don! #ScottsValley...
Jan 25
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Two Special Constables make the transition to full-time.
The North Bay Police Service in Ontario Canada has promoted 2 of its Special Constables to full-time career Constables. #NorthBayOntario...
Jan 24
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Oolitic Indiana Marshal's office brings on experienced reserve.
Reserve Deputy Marshal Brian previously served as a reserve deputy in 2002. #OoliticIndiana #Indiana #DeputyMarshal #OoliticMarshal...
Jan 24
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Pella Police Department mourns the loss of one of their retired reserves.
Dale Baarda served his community as a Pella, Iowa Reserve Officer from 1989 until 2010. He passed away with his wife, Evelyn, after a...
Jan 23
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Village of Shawnee, OH, rehires former chief, looks to restore auxiliaries.
The department had been without any officers since September, when an attempted theft of the department's only cruiser resulted in its...
Jan 21
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Are you ready to answer the call for volunteers?
Jonathan Chaloner answered the call and in 2024 volunteered 580 hours to his Nottinghamshire community. On January 8th, he collared a...
Jan 21
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New Indiana Trooper started career as Lawrence County Sheriff's Reserve.
Logan McDowell received his badge during a January 9th ceremony and is a graduate of the 86th recruit academy. #IndianaStatePolice...
Jan 18
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New Iowa lieutenant governor was formerly a Scott County Reserve Deputy.
Chris Gearhart Cournoyer previously served in the Iowa State Senate, and now has been appointed by the Governor as the 48th lieutenant...
Jan 18
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New Chief has served the Front Royal, VA community his entire career.
Chief Whited started his career in the town straight out of high school, first as a refuse collector, then an auxiliary police officer,...
Jan 16
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New Jonesville N.C. Chief began career as an auxiliary.
Chief Vestal was sworn in on September 6th, 2001 as an auxiliary officer before moving to full-time in 2002. #JonesvilleNC...
Jan 16
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