activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 9
- Community Engagement and Recruitment Events Community Fire Safety EducationParticipates 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 Community Fire Safety EducationEngages 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.
- Deployment and Support of Reserve Police Officers Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentDeploys 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 Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentAssigns 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 Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentDeploys reserve police officers in various assignments including uniformed patrol, motorcycle patrol, detective work, school resource, airport security, transit security, and as helicopter pilots.
- Lateral Transfer Program for Certified Officers Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentOffers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified police officers, allowing them to join the Phoenix Police Reserve.
- Physical Ability Testing Search and Rescue K9 Training & CertificationAdministers 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.
- Police Academy Experience Programs Community Fire Safety EducationHosts "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.
- Recruitment and Pre-Hire Programs Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentManages 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.
capacity building · 8
- Career Advancement for Reserve Officers Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentOffers 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.
- Certification and Professional Development for Reserve Police Officers Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentCertifies 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 for Reserve Officers Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentProvides 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.
- Police Reserve Officer Training and Certification Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentProvides 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.
- Pre-Hire Program for Reserve Recruits Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentManages a pre-hire program for reserve police recruits who are scheduled to attend the police academy, preparing them for their upcoming training.
- Recruitment and Training of Reserve Police Officers Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentRecruits 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.
- Reserve Police Officer Training and Certification Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentProvides 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.
- Support and Development for Reserve Officers Reserve Law Enforcement Training & DeploymentProvides 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.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Augment police services through a volunteer reserve model volunteer_police_augmentationThe organization utilizes a volunteer reserve model, drawing individuals from private and governmental sectors, to augment sworn personnel, supplement daily operational capabilities, and improve the delivery of police services, including during emergencies and for homeland security.
- Augmenting police services with volunteer reserves volunteer_police_augmentationThe organization utilizes a volunteer reserve model to supplement sworn personnel, thereby enhancing the delivery of police services to the community and supporting daily operational capabilities, including homeland security during emergencies.
- Career Pathway Pipeline career_pathway_pipelineProvides a structured pathway for reserve officers to transition into full-time career roles within the Phoenix Police Department, supporting workforce development and retention.
- Comprehensive Hiring and Training Pipeline comprehensive_hiring_process, comprehensive_law_enforcement_trainingImplements a rigorous selection process and delivers comprehensive law enforcement training aligned with community college standards across legal, tactical, and community engagement domains to ensure reserve officers are fully prepared for service.
- Digital Onboarding System digital onboarding systemUtilizes an electronic online processing hub (eSOPH) to streamline applicant documentation, verification, and onboarding tasks, improving efficiency and transparency in the hiring process.
- Ensure comprehensive training and selection for reserve officers comprehensive_hiring_processThe organization employs a comprehensive selection and hiring process and delivers extensive law enforcement training across legal, tactical, and community engagement domains, aligned with community college standards, to ensure reserve officers are fully prepared.
- Equivalent Standards Model equivalent_standards_modelReserve police recruits are held to the same standards as career police recruits because they perform identical duties, ensuring operational consistency and public trust in their capabilities.
- External Funding for Reserve Division SupportSecures funding for Reserve Division needs not covered by the city budget, enabling sustained operations, training, and resource availability.
- Facilitate lateral transfers for experienced officers lateral_transfer_programThe organization has specific criteria for both in-state and out-of-state lateral transfers, requiring prior peace officer experience and active certification, to efficiently integrate experienced officers into the reserve force.
- Facilitating recruitment through flexible and comprehensive processes comprehensive_hiring_processThe organization employs a comprehensive selection and hiring process, including digital onboarding and flexible training schedules, to attract and integrate qualified individuals into the reserve force, accommodating those with existing careers.
- Flexible Part-Time Training Schedule flexible_scheduling_for_volunteer_trainingOffers evening and weekend training through a part-time academy to accommodate recruits with full-time careers or other commitments, enabling broader community participation in policing.
- Historical Recognition and Communication historical_communicationProduces commemorative publications to document and honor the service history of reserve officers, reinforcing institutional memory and volunteer engagement.
- Integrating experienced officers through lateral transfer programs lateral_transfer_programThe organization utilizes lateral transfer programs for both in-state and out-of-state candidates, requiring prior peace officer experience and active certification, to efficiently integrate experienced personnel into the reserve division.
- Job-Simulated Assessment for Physical Readiness job-simulated assessmentUses a job-simulated Physical Ability Test to evaluate candidates’ physical agility and readiness for real-world policing demands, aligning fitness evaluation with actual field performance requirements.
- Lateral Transfer Program for In-State and Out-of-State Officers lateral_transfer_programRecruits experienced peace officers through standardized lateral transfer pathways, requiring at least one year of full-authority experience and active certification, whether from Arizona or other states, to ensure readiness and professional continuity.
- Maintain equivalent standards for reserve and career officers equivalent_standards_modelThe organization requires reserve police recruits to meet the same rigorous standards as career police recruits, including physical ability, because reserve officers perform identical duties and must be equally prepared for real-world policing demands.
- Maintaining equivalent standards for reserve and career officers equivalent_standards_modelThe organization requires reserve police recruits to meet the same rigorous standards as career police recruits, including physical fitness and comprehensive training, because reserve officers perform identical duties and need to be prepared for real-world policing demands.
- Support flexible participation for reserve officers part-time_reserve_modelThe organization offers a part-time reserve model with flexible training schedules (evenings and weekends) to accommodate individuals who wish to serve while maintaining existing career, military, or educational commitments, and also provides a pathway for reserve officers to transition into full-time career roles.
- Volunteer Police Augmentation Model volunteer_police_augmentationEmploys a volunteer reserve force to augment sworn personnel, enhancing daily operational capacity and providing surge support during emergencies or for homeland security needs.
named programs · 5
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
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.