NEWS RELEASE
The Bossier City Police Department is putting out the call to members of the public who have what it takes to be Bossier City reserve police officers. Reserve police officers are dedicated citizens who are trained as certified law enforcement officers and serve alongside regular Bossier City police officers. Bossier City reserve police officers serve on a volunteer basis but possess the same authority as regular officers.
Members of the BCPD Reserve Police Unit represent a wide facet of the community. They include U.S. Air Force personnel, firefighters, business owners and professionals. Along with riding on patrol, reserve police officers are tasked with performing a variety of duties including providing security during parades, high school sporting activities and at other special events. In the past, reserve police officers have assisted in activities including vice and narcotics operations, Summer Neighborhood Foot Patrols, as well as various investigations and public relations events. They also stand ready to provide support during emergency situations that require additional law enforcement personnel. To be eligible for appointment to the Bossier City Reserve Police Unit, a person shall:
Be not less than 21 years old
Be a citizen of the United States
Be a registered voter and resident of Louisiana (active military are exempt)
Be fluent in the English language
Submit to a background investigation at the expense of the BCPD
Certify that he/she is in good physical condition, with a letter from the applicant’s physician and at the applicant’s expense
Submit to a drug screen at the expense of the police department
Have never been convicted of a crime (with the exception of minor traffic violations)
Possess a minimum of a high school diploma from an accredited institution or its equivalent
Possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license (active military are exempt)
Meet the same physical standards as a regular police applicant to include sit-ups, push-ups, sit and stretch and 1 ½ mile timed run
All reserve police officer applicants also undergo an extensive psychology exam at the expense of the police department. The next reserve police officer academy is scheduled to begin in June and will be conducted at the Bossier City Police Training Center, 1549 East Texas Street. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and some Saturdays over a 12-week period. Application forms are available at the administrative office on the second floor of the Bossier City Police Department, 620 Benton Road. Form may also be downloaded from the BCPD website at www.bossiercity.org/bossierpolice/divisions/reserve_officers.htm. Completed forms and required attachments are to be turned in to the Bossier City Police Department’s administrative office by April 1. For more information please call 741-8623.
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