Police Reserve

Volunteer Police Officer

Since 1968 the Hopkins Police Reserves have assisted the Police Department in a variety of functions. This diverse group of individuals is dedicated to the community, collectively donating a significant amount of hours of volunteer service to the city each year. Reserve officers do not need to be pursuing a career in law enforcement and do not need to be a resident of the City of Hopkins.

Reserve officer assignments include :

• Animal control
• Community events
• Crime prevention
• Parking enforcement
• Assisting police officers on patrol

New reserve officers will receive in-depth training, both in the classroom and hands-on to prepare them for the requirements of the job. New reserve officers will be required to donate a minimum of 15 hours per month, and all members are required to donate 10 hours after completion of their first year.

Reserve officers will receive ongoing training in various aspects of their job, such as use of force, medical and fire response, and scenario-based training. Meetings are typically held once a month on a Tuesday and last approximately three hours. All training required for this position will be provided by the Hopkins Police Department.

Minimum qualifications include but are not limited to individuals who :

Contact Sergeant Alex Cady

acady@hopkinsmn.com

952-548-6409