Advantages of a Reserve Unit
"Getting Started" Series
By Captain Chuck Mantkus
NRLO Director of Training

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It has been found that volunteers are enthusiastic and eager to learn.  Their energy becomes contagious and spills over to the full-time force who will in turn want to be part of the success.

Some might ask:
"Of what benefit will a Reserve Unit be to a Department"

• A Reserve relieves Regular Officers from other duties by augmenting the full-time force.
• A Reserve enhances "Community Relations."
• A Reserve (well trained) improves Law Enforcement's image to the public.
• A Reserve increases Department's responsiveness.
• A Reserve increases flexibility on a force.
• A Reserve brings new skills and experience to a force.
• A Reserve enhances professionalism, and much more.

What will a Reserve do for your "Community"?

• A Reserve Unit will help to improve relations between Law Enforcement and the civilian populace.
• A Reserve Unit will broaden communications among Law Enforcement agencies.
• A Reserve Unit will promote understanding of Law Enforcement functions.
• A Reserve Unit will help reduce crime.
• A Reserve Unit will enhance community pride.
• A Reserve Unit will help with the renewal of community.

What will a proper Retiree Reserve Program do for your all-volunteer force?

• A Retiree Reserve Program gives the Law Enforcement retiree a new outlook and purpose by   helping the community in which they live.
• A Retiree Reserve Program gives retiree volunteers a new field of learning.
• A Retiree Reserve Program provides a challenge they will want to meet.
• A Retiree Reserve Program lets them still be useful and appreciated.
• A Retiree Reserve Program increases personal dedication and enriches their lives.
• A Retiree Reserve Program greatly increases the eyes and ears of a Department.
  

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