The Ocean City Police is seeking volunteers to train and become OCPD Reserve Officers
for the upcoming March 20, 2010 training class. Reserve Officers are civilians trained to
support the Police Department and serve the citizens of Ocean City by providing
volunteer services to supplement regular law enforcement personnel in the performance
of specific duties.
Beginning in 1999, the program started with seven civilian volunteers who received 40
hours of training occurring over 8 consecutive Saturdays. Since then 24 persons have been
trained. The training was designed to prepare members for the duties and assignments
associated with the newly formed corp. Training topics included the following: Police
Customs Courtesy, Conduct and Ethics, Community Policing, Crime Prevention, First Aid
and C.P.R. , Police Radio Communications, Traffic Control, Conflict Management and
Resolution, Crime Scene Searches and Protection, Report Writing, Parking Enforcement,
Administrative Support, Weapons Familiarization, Maryland Court Rules & Procedures,
Courtroom Testimony and Uniform Care and Appearance.
Since its inception the OPCD Reserve Officers have contributed over $1,000,000 in savings
to the taxpayers of Ocean City through their generous support to the OCPD. These
dedicated citizens have been a vital component of the OCPD’s community policing
strategy and have been lauded for their commitment to both the visitors and citizens of
Ocean City.
Don’t miss the opportunity to volunteer with one of the most progressive police
organizations in the nation. Once your training is complete you will serve along side the
some of the finest police professionals anywhere.
For an application or to receive additional information, please contact the OCPD Human
Resources or Public Affairs offices at: 410-723-6610. Application deadline for this class is
March 17, 2010.
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"One of the most progressive police organizations in the nation" Those words are music to the ears of one who served with OCPD in the 70s when it was just fledging agency. Those of us who "remember when" have to be very proud of the accomplishments that have been made over the last few years. Keep it up jackkcharl@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThis is what SALISBURY needs??????
ReplyDeleteI agree. Why hasn't Salisbury and/or Wicomico County installed a simialr program? It makes no sense to me.
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ReplyDeleteSalisbury had a very active all volunteer Police Auxillary under Mayor Paul Martin and Chief Dykes. I was a member of the group. We donated many hours of service to the City of Salisbury. We handled traffic and special events to free the sworn officers for more important duties. It all began to fall apart with the election of Mare Tilghman and hiring of Chief Rum and Coke. I put on a uniform, and drove a police car in the Church Street area many nights. It was a good program, and saved the city a ton of money.