12/30/2013

SPECIALTY TEAMS AND UNITS
Reserves
  What are the reserves?  
The reserve organization provides supplemental personnel for routine law enforcement activities, broadens the capabilities of the Sheriff's Office to handle unusual events and emergencies, enhances public service and garners citizen support and understanding of the Sheriff's Office function through citizen involvement. The Sheriff's Office reserve unit increases citizen involvement in law enforcement by their participation in Sheriff's Office activities.  
  What is required to become a reserve?  
  To become a reserve, you must apply. The minimum qualifications to become a reserve are the same as a full-time sworn deputy. The hiring process is also the same.  
  What do the reserves do?  
  Reserves are required to complete a reserve academy and field training in a timely fashion. Reserves are futher expected to attend monthly reserve meetings, participate in decision making, and fulfill the monthly obligation of 20 hours of volunteer time a month. Reserves can complete this requirement by attending meetings, trainings, patrol work, or special events work.  
 
  I want more information  
  For more information, contact Deputy Fairchild at 541-967-3950, or at cfairchild@le.linn.or.us.  
     
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