Alabama
Owens Cross Roads Police Department
The County has a population of approximately 250,000 residents.
The Reserve's here wear the same uniform as the full-time regulars deputies, carry the same type of ID card, and are armed. They carry their own sidearms, allowable calibers being 38-44 magnum revolvers and auto's.
They perform the same duties as the paid officers, and are held to the same SOP's and standards.
These men and women personally furnish their own weapon of choice, duty belt, holster, hand cuffs. They carry OC 5.5% pepper spray which requires them to be certified with, along with the ASP baton.
The City furnishes the uniforms, badge and ID cards.
To drive a police vehicle, one must be an Academy graduate, otherwise you would have to ride as the second person.
updated 95.10.26