[john77]

I understand that you cannot go to the Full Time academy unless you have been hired by a department. My question is can I go to the reserve academy on my own, without being hired by a department? If so what is the procedure for getting into a class? Also I imagine this would help in getting "on the job" but in reality how much does it really help?

 

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For the reserve class, you need to be sponsored by a police department.

 

[MVS]

For the reserve class, you need to be sponsored by a police department.

John, just so there is no confusion, Yes you need to be SPONSORED by a department but you do not need to be hired by a department. Basically the Chief (or a ranking Officer) can sign for you to go - your mere attendance does not assume employment.

 

[Crvtte65]

I understand that you cannot go to the Full Time academy unless you have been hired by a department. My question is can I go to the reserve academy on my own, without being hired by a department? If so what is the procedure for getting into a class? Also I imagine this would help in getting "on the job" but in reality how much does it really help?

You can go but a chief has to sign the paperwork, just like for the R/I. If you self-sponsor you may be required to pay for everything depending on the terms of sponsorship you set up with the chief.

 

[soxrock75]

If the department that you are trying to go through is hesitant to sponsor you, offer to sign a "Waiver of Liability" form of some kind. That usually calms them down a little.