Reserve Officer Training
The purpose of the 120-hour Basic Reserve Officer Training course is to acquaint trainees with skills and knowledge needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Reserve Police Officer or Reserve Deputy Sheriff.
You can earn 12 college credits and a certificate of achievement. You will take six college courses, all of which can be applied toward a technical sciences degree, criminal justice degree or other degree that meets your career goals. Trainees for this program are only admitted to the class as a sponsored student based upon the recommendation of a Sheriff, Chief of Police or Director of Public Safety. Trainees are subject to the rules and regulations of the Oakland Police Academy during the training sessions.
The next Basic Reserve Officer Training session is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2025 through Saturday, April 12, 2025. E-Mail or call (248) 232-4224 for information regarding placement.
Basic Reserve Officer Training
The course will cover the following topic areas:
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Public Relations
- Criminal Law & Civil Liability
- Vehicle Stops
- Mechanics of Arrest
- Patrol Techniques
- Police Communications
- Note Taking and Report Writing
- OWI Enforcement
- First Aid Techniques
- Traffic Direction & Control
- Firearms Training
- Defensive Tactics
- Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Interested candidates will only be admitted after a written recommendation has been received from a Chief, Director or Sheriff of a law enforcement agency, and will be subject to the rules and regulations of the Oakland Police Academy. Trainees must provide appropriate sidearm and leather gear.