LPSO Reserves – The Ultimate Volunteers

Requirements:

  • 18 years old or older

  • High School Diploma (or GED)

  • Complete Application

  • Criminal History Check

  • Good Standing within the community

Email Link – For more information about the Reserves or if you are interested in joining, contact Lt. Day at 985-532-4320 or email.

LPSO Reserve Events upcoming Calendar – this would be updated by the Reserve Coordinator and show upcoming events as far as 1 year ahead of time or more.  It could also be used to show Reserve Assignments such as which Reserves were assigned to upcoming events.

Levels of Reserves – The levels of the LPSO Reserves are based on the amount of training and the specific job function they wish to perform.

  • POST – POST Reserves complete the POST Training Academy.  This is the same training completed by full-time law enforcement officers.  POST Reserves can attend either a 14-week day Academy or a 17-week night Academy.  The Day Academy meets Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm.  The Night Academy meets Monday – Friday 6pm – 10pm and several Saturdays.  POST Reserves primarily assist with patrol or enforcement functions; but, they may assist in any area of the LPSO where there is a need.

  • INTERMEDIATE – The Intermediate Reserve level is designed for those persons who want to volunteer, but they do not have the time to commit to a full POST Academy.  Intermediate Reserves have 2 years to complete a 144 hour curriculum.  Upon completing 72 hours of this training, the Intermediate Reserve may begin assisting with Patrols.  Like a POST Reserve, Intermediate Reserves primarily assist in Patrol or enforcement functions; however, they may assist in any area of the LPSO where there is a need.  Intermediate Reserves work under the supervision of a POST Reserve when doing enforcement functions.

  • AUXILIARY – Auxiliary Reserves are volunteers who want to assist the LPSO, but they do not want to patrol or take enforcement actions.  This level is vital to supporting the enforcement function of the LPSO.  Some of the many areas within the LPSO that are assisted by Auxiliary Volunteers are:

  • Range Safety Officers

  • Community Civilian Patrols (VIPs)

  • Motor Pool (mechanics)

  • Clerical

  • Police Social Services

  • Instructors (Hunter’s Education, Academy Classes, Technical Classes)

  
   

 
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