The Reserve Deputy Program was
established by Sheriff Leon Lott on February 6, 2001. Initially, 20
Reservists were authorized to focus on providing direct support to the
Patrol Division. Reservists serve in a volunteer non-paid capacity and
many have unique civilian occupations which include knowledge, skills and
abilities different from those that might be expected in law enforcement.
Sheriff Lott and the First Reserve Class
Reservists are sworn, uniformed
law enforcement officers who work with the Patrol Division. They primarily
ride with Regular Deputies, thus providing a two-person patrol unit. As back
up officers they enhance the safety of the unit and often eliminate the need
and time necessary to bring another unit to a situation. That further allows
other units to stay in their areas and respond to more calls for service or
assistance.
|
Reserve Class 2002 |
Qualifications
to be a Reservist are essentially the same as those of Regular Deputies.
This maintains the same high standard for all sworn elements of the
Department. To be a Reserve Deputy an individual must have graduated
from High School, be 21 years old, have no criminal record, have a valid
S.C. Driver's License, have a drug free background, undergo a background
investigation, polygraph examination and meet physical fitness standards
of the job. |
| A Reserve Deputy must
complete more than 80 hours of law enforcement training and
satisfactorily pass an examination administered by the South Carolina
Criminal Justice Academy. Exceptions to this may be made based on prior
law enforcement training and experience or in the case of State
Constable training. |
The Reserve Class 2003
|
For additional
information, contact:
Lt. Ron Thompson
Phone: (803) 754-7926
e-mail: Ron Thompson
|
Quick Links:
Richland
County's Wanted
Unsolved Homicides
Missing
Persons
Online
Incident Reporting
Incident Report Request
Telephone
Reporting System
Community
Satisfaction Survey
Commend an Officer
Officer Complaints
Homeland Security
SC
Sex Offender Registry |