Conway, Arkansas
Faulkner County Sheriff's Reserve Unit
By Reserve Lieutenant Randy Higgins
Commander, Faulkner County SRU
Photographs provided by the Faulkner County Sheriff's Department Reserve Unit

As the Commander of the Faulkner County Sheriff's Reserve Unit, I am very proud of its participation in Law Enforcement in our community.  Following is a brief overview of our Unit.  (Photograph left:  Commander, Reserve Lieutenant Randy Higgins)

The Faulkner County SRU is fortunate to have a Sheriff who is very supportive of the Reserve Unit.  Under the leadership of Sheriff Martin P. (Marty) Montgomery, the membership currently totals around 35 certified Reserve Officers.  Leadership is comprised of a Commander, a 1st and 2nd Reserve Lieutenant, and four Reserve Sergeants.  The Reserve Commander is liaison directly to the Sheriff and/or Chief Deputy.

The Faulkner County SRU is incorporated as a non-profit organization and receives no tax funds either directly or through the Sheriff's Department.  The Unit works four major community events annually from which the event organizers provide donations to the SRU.  The SRU provides hand-held radios and Stinger flashlights to all Reserve Deputies; however, all other duty gear, uniforms, and firearms are provided by the individual Officers.  The SRU has also purchased and fully equipped two patrol cars for the sole use of the SRU. (Photograph right: Two patrol cars purchased and fully equipped by the SRU at the 2001 Faulkner County Christmas Parade)

The annual Faulkner County Basic Police Course begins each January and is a 120-hour certified course for Reserve Officers, Part-time Officers, Detention Officers, and Constables.  The class is usually comprised of around 30 to 40 Officers, half of which are from the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office and the other half from agencies in the surrounding areas.  The class instructors are certified Training Officers from the Faulkner County Sheriff's Department, from the Conway Police Department, and from the Arkansas State Police.  The 2002 class was one of the largest classes in recent years due in part to the enthusiasm of many in the community to participate in Law Enforcement in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001. (Photograph upper left: Patrol Sergeant Brian Morgan (left) working with Reserve Deputy Steve Padgett during advanced weapons training)

Reserve Lieutenant Wesley Scroggin (left),
Commander Randy Higgins (center), Reserve Deputy Jim Durham (right)

Web Author Note:  The "OFFICER" is proud to report on this fine group of Reserves.  The Faulkner County Sheriff's Reserve Unit is a 100% participating group in NRLO.

2002/09/01
NATIONAL RESERVE LAW OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
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