NMC Police Academy Starts Fast-Track Program to Help Officer Shortage

[John Doe Jr]

This is a Post from 9&10 news.

In the comments a person named Eric Isaac on Facebook states, he is a Reserve deputy with the County of Clare Michigan. I asked him if he was hired in. He stated, "Yes but hired would signify pay, we do not get paid for our service. We do in fact take the oath of office, are bonded and insured through the County while on duty. The training we receive is similar to that of certified officers/deputies other than a state sanctioned academy. For instance we train twice a year in a academy type atmosphere, and also training offered by the department or outside department training. We qualify with all weapon types be it lethal and non lethal. We do have a badge and uniform yes, but our duties are not the same as a certified officer/deputy, nor is our scope of authority. Other states vary on that authority given to auxiliary/reserve units where some can patrol without a certified with them and pull over vehicles for traffic stops for instance. Michigan does not allow such a thing to occur. We are primarily a second set of eyes and hands for certified patrol officers."

So, they are wearing uniforms, carrying weapons,wearing badges, not hired in, yet sworn in?? Not MCOLES certified, but do all the same training? 

Not acting as police, but dressed up and armed like Police.

What the hell?

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[John Doe Jr]

Eric Isaac Well, I shed light on this situation, and spoke with my representative that has a bill that will axe the requirement for an associates degree to get past academy. It is ridiculous that someone wanting to go to academy must spend 20k for a degree they will never use, all while State Troopers need no such degree, nor would anyone a department sends to Academy. Slowly but surly we are weeding out nonsense laws and regulations. 9&10 News you should speak with Rep Joel Johnson on this matter.

[John Doe Jr]

Nadine Sarabia As a volunteer officer myself, our department in no way allows reserves to have the same authority as MCOLES officers. Our department strictly uses us for traffic control, search and rescue and lots and lots of community events and security. They are not officers but unpaid civilians giving back to their community just like fire firefighters.

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Eric Isaac Nadine, does your unit there also patrol and partner up on patrol with certified?

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Nadine Sarabia We don't not patrol in a unit whatsoever. However our neighboring counties have a different reserve where you are allowed to patrol but only with a certified officer. I have a personal vehicle fitted with lights and a sheriff's Logo that specifies we're volunteer for our vehicles when I have details or go on call outs.

[Willy]

This only proves that many of the people who get into law enforcement do so as a means to live out their fantasy of having power and control over people. They also want to be connected to the "hero" worship side of the equation that many people have with the police. I am extremely leery of anyone who wants to be a cop and will do so for free.

[John Doe Jr]

No kidding' And, this guy is mad that State Troopers are not required to have an associates degree but, local and county are? He doesn't feel an education is needed,lol. I'm sure he is out playing cop illegally. He stated he has a patrol car with Sheriff Logos and light bar, which is his personal vehicle.

 

[stump]

I never understood why police are heros, Maybe once in a while one will do something that should be recognized but mostly they are just doing their job, just like the garbage man, just doing a job. Now doctors and nurses should be recognized as heros as they every day save or make your life better. I can't say that of a policeman. As for the reserve police want a be's , get a life.

[XLFD]

As our research into the local Ludington Police Reserves showed, these guys have badges, wear uniforms, carry loaded guns, and have little or no formal training or psychological evaluations.  Yet they do get used for assistance on arrests and other situations that could easily get out of hand.  They are a serious liability, as many cities have found out.

Thanks for sharing this important topic, John, which really should be stressed that it is a big Ludington problem, since we have around 14 reserves which equals the regular force.  These guys aren't heroes because they have their authority not assigned by our government, but by the police chief's whimsy.  Ergo, they do not act on behalf of the people, and are not accountable to the people, which makes them more of a gang of outlaws and vigillantes rather than a league of heroes.