Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department Reserve Division
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						You've seen them around before, at Contraband Days, Mardi Gras and other community events. They work on patrol, stakeouts and on the waterways. They are members of the local community just trying to make a difference, by doing what they enjoy, helping the Sheriffs Office, and the Parish. They are volunteers, numbering up to 130 strong. They are the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Reserve Deputies. The Reserve Program is based on a very simple concept. "The primary purpose for the reserve program is to encourage citizen involvement and support law enforcement." The reserves travel out of the parish to aid other agencies who are short on law enforcement manpower for special events. The requirements for becoming a Deputy are few but interesting. There is no age limit, but one must be in good health. A two-week night school and three weekend training program is mandatory. These schools are held after regular business hours and on weekends to accommodate applicants who have regular jobs. Reserves must work at least 16 hour a month, attend monthly meetings and qualify with a hand gun.
	Last Updated 07-27-2008