The Maplewood Police Reserve Unit consists of non-sworn volunteers who make themselves available 24 hours a day year round to assist the police officers and citizens of Maplewood in many capacities. Since 2004 they have donated over 48,000 hours to the city.

Maplewood Reserve Officers come from many walks of life. Some are members of the community who wish to give something back. Others are law enforcement students who are looking to gain experience and hands on learning to help them in their future career.

These volunteers are an integral part of the Maplewood Police Department, efficiently and effectively augmenting and supporting the department's regular compliment of officers.

Reserve officers share and in some cases take on the responsibilities of certain duties, which would normally require the deferment of regular officers from active patrol.

Among the responsibilities of the reserve officers are patrolling the city, assisting with traffic control, assist with emergency situations and provide security at local events and crime scenes.

We have a monthly meeting that offers continuing education and information on the various topics previously mentioned.

We have outside agencies that attend these meetings and offer in-depth training on their specific topics:
• Handcuffing & Searching
   o Proper restraint while applying handcuffs along with advanced search techniques.
• Lockouts
   o Training is offered in how to unlock a vehicle if the keys or a child have been locked inside of it.
   o Manual locks only
• Officer Safety
   o Search & Handcuff - Weapon Scan, Full Custodial, Pat Downs
   o Defensive Tactics - Escort Holds, Takedowns, & Pressure Points
   o Chemical Agent - Use & Deployment Techniques, Bystander safety
   o Taser - Use & Deployment, Officer Positioning & Suspect Control
   o Use of Force - Memorization and proper use for escalation/de-escalation
• Department Policies/Procedures - Knowledge & application of all Maplewood Police Department Protocols
• WMD - Overall information, awareness and response procedures used
• Assist Explorers - McGruff Escorts, Training and Scenario Role playing
• Role Play - Scenario re-enactment of real-life situations
• Radio Communications - On-Air Etiquette, 10-Codes, Clearing Codes, Phonetic Alphabet
• Tows - Vehicle inventory, Search incident to arrest
• Report writing / paperwork - Use of in-house systems for reports, form familiarization
• Public interaction - Community Policing, Sharing contacts for further information
• Property log - Property Search Techniques and information logging
• AED/First Aid – AED training and some basic first aid.
• Squad operation – Driving, vehicle operation, equipment operation.
• Traffic Control - Proper Signaling, Deployment of Traffic Control devices 
 

• A minimum age of 20 years at the time of application shall be required. Applications will not be accepted from anyone not yet 20 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or G.E.D


To be a member of the Reserve, the applicant must:

• Be physically capable of performing tasks required of a Reserve Officer.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to search and /or restrain and control suspects
• Able to withstand exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Able to comfortably lift at least 50 lbs.
• Have the ability to talk and work with people in times of stress.
• Be emotionally stable.
• Have the high personal standards and moral character required of a Reserve Officer.

All reserve officers must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of one 8 hour patrol shift per month
• One mandatory meeting per month (2 Hours)
• Work a minimum of 50 event hours or a minimum of 10 events annually

For more information please contact 651.249.2556

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