Westland Area Commission

Police Department Offers Reserve Officer Training Program

Mar 31, 2004

At the March meeting of the WAC, WAC member Darlene Weber, Chair of the Public Health and Safety Committee, made a brief presentation about the Reserve Officer Training Program offered by the Columbus Police Department.

This program is available for residents to participate in.

In this program an individual can receive Ohio Peace Officer certification upon completion of course work in traffic laws, Ohio Revised Code, driving tactics, self defense, investigative techniques, and firearms. CPD Reserve Officers also receive monthly training at the CPD academy, firearms qualifications 4 times per year, and the opportunity to ride with full time CPD officers.

Reserve Officers also work traffic duty at special events such as OSU games and assist the helicopter unit at community fly-in events. They also can work with CPD officers on the streets by taking reports, advising citizens, and making arrests. They also provide security for charity events and Presidential and VIP visits.

The committment to be a Reserve Officer requires a minimum of 8 hours per month, attend monthly meetings, as well as maintain the moral and ethical standards of the CPD.

To qualify for the CPD Reserve Program, an individual must meet these minimum qualifications:

* 21 years old
* US citizen
* Resident of Franklin or an adjacent county
* Never been convicted of
-felony
-serious misdemeanor
-series of offenses showing disregard for
constituted authority
* High shcool diploma or GED
* Good character and good reputation in
the community
* Good judgement, tact, and initiative
* Valid Ohio drivers license
* Willing to take a polygraph examination
* Willing to take an oath of office
* Physically able to fulfilll the position of a
Police Reserve Officer


This program can be extremely rewarding as you will be serving your community in a unique and challenging way. If you want to learn more, you can call the Reserve Office by phone at 614-645-7136 to receive a recorded messaga about future reserve classes.