Hastings Police Reserves
The Hastings Police Department has two different entities working within it.
  Written by
Reserve Sergeant Clarence Chapman
Hastings Police Department
Reprinted from the Hastings Police Reserve Brochure, February, 2003
(Designed and created by Sergeat Clarence Chapman)                                   

You may have seen us, .....
You may have seen us, but didn't know who we were; or you may have noticed that the Hastings Police Department has two different uniforms.

The Hastings Police Department has two different entities working within it.  The dark colored uniformed Officers are Hastings' fulltime, licensed Police Officers.  The second are dressed in light blue uniforms and are the Hastings Volunteer Police Reserve Organization.

Hastings Police Department Volunteers:  www.hastingspolice.org/volunteers.html

Who we are and what we do:
"Reserve/Auxiliary Law Enforcement Units are made up of persons who are interested in the welfare of the People and in the protection of property in their comuunity.  There are over 400,000+ "ULTIMATE VOLUNTEERS" in the United States." (NRLO web site,  What is a Reserve? )

We are citizens of Hastings and the surrounding area who volunteer their time to assist the Hastings Police Department in the performance of Law Enforcement duties.  We range in age from the early 20's to retirement age.  We all have a number of interests, but we feel that volunteering for the community is a necessary activity.

Our Organization:
We are directed by Hastings Police Chief Mike McMenomy.  The Organization meets once a month for a meeting and for training.  We are governed by By-Laws, and Roberts Rule of Order presides at the meetings.

Training:
The Hastings Police Reserve Organization will train personnel in-house, or outside resources will be hired to provide the best possible training available.

Typical Assignments:
Photograph at right compliments of Lois Chapman "Pictures By Lois"

• Security at Hastings High School sporting events and at other large school events.
• Traffic Control during disasters.
• Patrol of the parks.
• Security for large City of Hastings events.
• Support Patrols.
• Assist the fulltime Officers with the performance of their duties.

Commitment:
The Hastings Police Reserve By-Laws require that each member volunteer 10 hours of time riding with Officers or other like duty.  The Hastings Police Reserve Organization provides the security at the Hastings River Town Days events, and at other events throughout the year.  Firearms training/shooting is held one afternoon per month (weather permitting).

Qualifications:
You must be a Minnesota resident, be at least 21 years of age, in good health, and be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.

Contact Information:
For more information, please contact the Hastings Police Department during regular business hours at:

651-480-2300

Hastings Police Department Web Site
www.hastingspolice.org

Hastings Police Department Volunteers
www.hastingspolice.org/volunteers.html

If you would like to apply to the Hastings Police Reserve Organization, please pick up an application at the Hastings Police Department or write to the Department at 150 3rd Street East, Hastings, Minnesota 55033.

Web Author Note:  Thank you, Sergeant Chapman, for the plug for NRLO in your brochure.  The Hastings Police Reserve is a 100% participating NRLO Member Unit.

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NATIONAL RESERVE LAW OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 6505    SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
(210) 805-8917  FAX (210) 804-2463