Historical Recognition and Communication

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deploys reserve police officers in various assignments including uniformed patrol, motorcycle patrol, detective work, school resource, airport security, transit security, and as helicopter pilots.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Offers a lateral transfer program for current AZPOST certified police officers, allowing them to join the Phoenix Police Reserve.

Runs a pre-hire program for individuals scheduled to attend the police academy, preparing them for formal training and certification as reserve 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.

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.

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.