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Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 261508628 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE I99 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · phoenixpolicereserve.org
revenue
$152K
expenses
$48K
net assets
$407K
employees
mission · from form 990

Support and enhance the Reserve Division and public safety

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation supports the Phoenix Police Department's Reserve Division by funding equipment, training, recruitment, and public safety programs. The foundation enables volunteer reserve officers—community members who serve part-time without pay—to augment full-time police operations. These reserve officers undergo full law enforcement training and perform the same duties as career officers in patrol, specialty units, and emergency response within Phoenix, Arizona.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Field Training Officer (FTO) Program
Provides new reserve officers with at least 640 hours of on-the-job training under experienced career officers before independent assignment
Lateral Transfer Program
Enables current AZPOST-certified or out-of-state peace officers to transfer into the Reserve Division with expedited certification and training
Phoenix Police Reserve Academy
Provides over 800 hours of state-mandated peace officer training on evenings and weekends, preparing reserve recruits for full law enforcement duties
Reserve Officer Recruitment
Recruits community-spirited individuals to become volunteer part-time police officers through a structured hiring process including physical, background, and medical evaluations
Specialty Assignments
Deploys reserve officers in roles such as motorcycle patrol, detectives, school resource officers, airport security, transit policing, and helicopter operations
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Reserve Police Officer Training & Certification 14 activities
    • Administers reserve police academy training
      Provides over 800 hours of state-mandated peace officer certification training through a reserve police academy, including instruction in firearms, physical conditioning, and law enforcement. Training occurs at a multi-million dollar law enforcement facility and includes night and weekend schedules for recruits.
    • Certification and Professional Development for Reserve Police Officers
      Certifies reserve police recruits as full-authority peace officers by AZPOST, provides 39 college credit hours, and offers a minimum of 640 hours of field training with career field training officers. The organization also provides promotional opportunities within the Reserve Division and a pathway for reserve officers to transition to full-time police officer status.
    • Field Training and Integration of Reserve Police Officers
      Provides a minimum of 640 hours of field training for reserve police officers with career field training officers after academy graduation, assigning them to patrol precincts to complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) program. The organization also offers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified police officers.
    • Field Training and Integration of Reserve Police Officers
      Provides a minimum of 640 hours of field training for reserve police officers with career field training officers after academy graduation, assigning them to patrol precincts to complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) program. The organization also offers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified police officers.
    • Field Training for Reserve Officers
      Provides a minimum of 640 hours of field training for reserve police officers with career field training officers after academy graduation, assigning them to patrol precincts to complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) program.
    • Graduates certified reserve peace officers
      Confers AZPOST full-authority peace officer certification to graduates of the reserve police program, enabling them to serve with full legal authority. Graduates also receive 39 college credit hours for academy completion.
    • Lateral Transfer Program for Certified Officers
      Offers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified police officers, allowing them to join the Phoenix Police Reserve.
    • Operates a lateral transfer program for certified officers
      Offers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST-certified police officers, allowing experienced officers to join the Phoenix Police Reserve without attending the full academy.
    • Police Reserve Officer Training and Certification
      Provides over 800 hours of state-mandated peace officer certification training through a reserve police academy, including firearms, physical conditioning, and law enforcement instruction. This program graduates reserve police recruits who are certified as full-authority peace officers by AZPOST.
    • Provides post-academy field training for reserve officers
      Requires a minimum of 640 hours of field training with career field training officers after academy graduation. Reserve officers are assigned to patrol precincts to complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) program.
    • Recruitment and Training of Reserve Police Officers
      Recruits and trains individuals to become AZPOST certified full-authority reserve peace officers through a police academy program that includes over 800 hours of state-mandated training, firearms, physical conditioning, and law enforcement instruction, with flexible night and weekend schedules. The program also offers 39 college credit hours and a pre-hire program for recruits.
    • Recruitment and Training of Reserve Police Officers
      Recruits and trains reserve police officers through a police academy, offering over 800 hours of state-mandated peace officer certification training, including firearms, physical conditioning, and law enforcement instruction. The program includes a pre-hire program, night and weekend training schedules, and a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified officers.
    • Recruitment and Training of Reserve Police Officers
      Recruits and trains individuals to become AZPOST certified full-authority reserve peace officers through a police academy program that includes over 800 hours of state-mandated training, firearms, physical conditioning, and law enforcement instruction, with flexible night and weekend schedules. The program also offers 39 college credit hours and a pre-hire program for recruits.
    • Reserve Police Officer Training and Certification
      Provides over 800 hours of state-mandated peace officer certification training through a reserve police academy, including firearms, physical conditioning, and law enforcement instruction. This training leads to certification as full-authority peace officers by AZPOST and offers 39 college credit hours.
  • Peace Officer Training & Standards 2 activities
    • Manages pre-hire training for reserve recruits
      Runs a pre-hire program for individuals scheduled to attend the police academy, preparing them for formal training and certification as reserve officers.
    • Physical Ability Testing
      Administers a Physical Ability Test that simulates essential policing functions including obstacle navigation, pursuit simulation, victim rescue, and equipment carry, as part of the recruitment process.
  • Youth Law Enforcement Training Academies 1 activity
    • Pre-Hire Program for Reserve Recruits
      Manages a pre-hire program for reserve police recruits who are scheduled to attend the police academy, preparing them for their upcoming training.
  • Uncategorized 20 activities
    • Career Advancement for Reserve Officers
      Offers promotional opportunities for reserve police officers into supervisory and command ranks within the Reserve Division and provides a pathway for reserve police officers to transition to full-time police officer status.
    • Career Development for Reserve Police Officers
      Offers promotional opportunities for reserve police officers into supervisory and command ranks within the Reserve Division and provides a pathway for them to transition to full-time police officer status.
    • Community Engagement and Recruitment Events
      Engages the community and recruits new members through events such as participating in the Luke Days Air Show and hosting "A Day at the Police Academy" and "A Day at the Police Driving Track" events, which allow guests to experience police-related training activities.
    • Community Engagement and Recruitment Events
      Participates in public events like the Luke Days Air Show to showcase the Reserve Division's officers and equipment, and hosts "A Day at the Police Academy" and "A Day at the Police Driving Track" events for invited guests to experience police-related training activities and recruit new members for the Phoenix Police Department.
    • Community Engagement and Recruitment Events
      Participates in public events like the Luke Days Air Show to showcase the Reserve Division's officers and equipment, and to recruit new members for the Phoenix Police Department. The organization also hosts "A Day at the Police Academy" and "A Day at the Police Driving Track" events for invited guests, offering hands-on experience with police training activities.
    • Community Engagement and Recruitment Events
      Participates in public events like the Luke Days Air Show to showcase the Reserve Division and recruit new members. The organization also hosts "A Day at the Police Academy" and "A Day at the Police Driving Track" events for invited guests to experience police-related training activities.
    • Conducts physical ability testing for policing roles
      Administers a Physical Ability Test that simulates essential policing functions such as obstacle navigation, pursuit simulation, victim rescue, and equipment carry to assess candidate readiness.
    • Deployment and Support of Reserve Police Officers
      Deploys reserve police officers in various assignments including uniformed patrol, motorcycle patrol, detective work, school resource, airport security, and transit security. The organization provides city-issued police equipment, duty firearms, ballistic vest reimbursement, annual uniform allowance, paid court time, advanced training, and promotional opportunities.
    • Deployment and Support of Reserve Police Officers
      Deploys reserve police officers to various assignments including uniformed patrol, detective work, and airport security, after they complete the Field Training Officer program. The organization provides city-issued police equipment, duty firearms, and offers benefits such as paid court time, advanced training, and off-duty employment opportunities.
    • Deployment of Reserve Police Officers
      Deploys reserve police officers in various assignments including uniformed patrol, motorcycle patrol, detective work, school resource, airport security, transit security, and as helicopter pilots.
    • Deployment of Reserve Police Officers
      Assigns reserve police officers to various roles including uniformed patrol, motorcycle patrol, detective work, school resource, airport security, transit security, and as helicopter pilots, augmenting sworn personnel and improving police services.
    • Deployment of Reserve Police Officers in Various Assignments
      Deploys reserve police officers in a variety of assignments including uniformed patrol, motorcycle patrol, detective work, school resource, airport security, transit security, and as helicopter pilots, augmenting sworn personnel and improving police services.
    • Deploys reserve officers in operational law enforcement roles
      Assigns reserve police officers to active duties including uniformed patrol, motorcycle patrol, detective work, school resource, airport and transit security, and as helicopter pilots, providing full operational support to the department.
    • Hosts public engagement and recruitment events
      Organizes events such as "A Day at the Police Academy" and "A Day at the Police Driving Track" where invited guests participate in firearms training, tactical scenarios, Taser use, and pursuit driving exercises. Also participates in the Luke Days Air Show to showcase Reserve Division capabilities and recruit new members.
    • Police Academy Experience Programs
      Hosts "A Day at the Police Academy" and "A Day at the Police Driving Track" events for invited guests, allowing them to participate in police-related training activities such as firearms, tactical scenarios, and pursuit driving exercises.
    • Provides equipment and benefits to reserve officers
      Supplies city-issued police equipment, duty firearm, ballistic vest reimbursement, annual uniform allowance, paid court time, advanced training, off-duty employment opportunities, workers' compensation, and service awards to reserve officers.
    • Recruitment and Pre-Hire Programs
      Manages a pre-hire program for reserve police recruits scheduled to attend the police academy and offers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified police officers. The organization also participates in public events like the Luke Days Air Show to recruit new members.
    • Support and Development for Reserve Officers
      Provides reserve officers with city-issued police equipment, duty firearms, ballistic vest reimbursement, annual uniform allowance, paid court time, advanced training, off-duty employment opportunities, workers' compensation, and promotional opportunities within the Reserve Division, including a pathway to full-time police officer status.
    • Support and Professional Development for Reserve Officers
      Provides reserve officers with city-issued police equipment, duty firearms, ballistic vest reimbursement, annual uniform allowance, paid court time, advanced and in-service training, off-duty employment opportunities, workers' compensation, specialty assignments, promotional opportunities into supervisory and command ranks, and service awards. It also offers a pathway for reserve police officers to transition to full-time police officer status.
    • Supports reserve officer career development
      Offers promotional opportunities for reserve officers into supervisory and command ranks within the Reserve Division and provides a pathway to transition to full-time police officer status.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$152K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$24K
balance sheet
Total assets$407K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$407K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 7
  • BETSY BAYLESS — DIRECTOR
  • CLAUDE MATTOX — DIRECTOR
  • GARY TRUJILLO — DIRECTOR
  • MARGARET LEICHTFUSS — DIRECTOR
  • MARK DEWANE — DIRECTOR
  • PAM KEHALY — DIRECTOR
  • RALPH MARCHETTA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AZPOST Government — Requires applicants to complete the AZPOST Personal History Statement as part of the hiring process.
  • Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) Government — Requires applicants to hold AZPOST certification in good standing and administers the waiver examination for out-of-state officers.
  • Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board Government — Certifies reserve police officers as full-authority peace officers upon academy graduation.
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Established with the support of city management and works closely with police leadership.
  • International Association of Chiefs of Police Partner — Recognized the Phoenix Police Reserve Division with the Leadership in Volunteer Police Service Programs Award.
  • Phoenix Police Department Partner — Collaborates with the Phoenix Police Department Reserve Division to manage reserve officer recruitment and training.
  • Phoenix Police Department Partner — Reserve Division supplements the daily operational capabilities of the Phoenix Police Department.
  • Phoenix Police Department Reserve Division Government — Primary affiliated agency whose history and personnel are documented and supported by the foundation.
  • Phoenix Police Department Reserve Division Partner — Supports and enhances the Reserve Division and its public safety operations.