Sheriff's Office - Reserves543 2nd Street • Columbus, IN 47201 Reserve DivisionContents:Mission Statement What is the Sheriff's Reserve? History Community Benefit Duties Commitment to Excellence Individual Investment Personal Benefits Becoming a Reserve Deputy Quarterly Report Continuous Improvement Contact Us Reserves in the Spot Light Mission Statement The mission of the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Reserve is to increase the level and quality of services provided to the community without increasing taxpayer burden. Whenever circumstances dictated the need for additional resources, the Sheriff would deputize citizens into a Posse - usually to assist in preserving the peace. The Sheriff's Posse received no training, had a finite life and was disbanded once the special need was met. Law enforcement today is certainly different than during the era of the Sheriff's Posse. However, today's sheriff still calls on citizens, as Reserve Deputies, to assist in meeting the law enforcement needs of Bartholomew County. In contrast to the Sheriff's Posse, today's Reserve Deputies are highly trained citizens who gladly stand ready in volunteer service to the residents of Bartholomew County.
Commitment to Excellence Reserve Deputies make a personal commitment to excellence in service. The commitment to excellence begins with the extensive training requirements each candidate must satisfy to receive police powers, to qualify for jail, court house and road patrol duty and to maintain active status. Skills learned in training are then applied and honed while on duty under the supervision of field training officers. Each Reserve Deputy contributes an average of 25 hours per month in performance of their assigned duties. Special events and extraordinary circumstances occasionally demand additional hours. Work schedules are published monthly and are developed with consideration given to each member’s work and personal circumstances. In addition to assigned duties, each Reserve Deputy is required to complete 24 hours of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) coursework each year to keep their skill levels current and to maintain police powers. All training is provided by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department by ILEA certified instructors. Training schedules are published monthly. Mandatory training courses are offered on multiple days during both day and evening hours. It is an individual’s responsibility to schedule and complete their training requirements. Basic training requirements include:
Individual Investment There is an individual investment required of each Reserve Deputy. Reserve Deputies must purchase and maintain their uniforms, duty weapon and other equipment. The Sheriff's Department provides each reserve deputy with a police radio and covers the cost of required training, vaccinations and certifications. Initial individual investment can amount to as much as $1,600 - if new equipment is purchased. Frequently, used equipment in good condition is available from members of the department. Maintenance costs typically amount to less than $200 per year in cleaning fees and replacement of worn equipment. Additionally, Reserve Deputies benefit from continually acquiring and using new skills and making new acquaintances. Reserve deputies regularly work along side the Columbus Police, Indiana State Police, town marshals, city and county fire departments and EMS personnel that make up Bartholomew County’s Emergency Services team. Being a part of the action is certainly a part of the allure. Many past Reserve Deputies enjoyed their experiences so much that they pursued careers in law enforcement. Many local law enforcement officers once served as Reserve Deputies. Sheriff Mark GorbettReserve Deputies serve at the will of the Sheriff. Minimum requirements for membership consideration include
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