The Town of Campbell Police Department wants to let people coming to and leaving from Airfest this weekend that the traffic patterns are changing Saturday and Sunday.
Due to the COVID Pandemic, police officer classroom in-service training across the state was placed on hold. With the pandemic receding and all Grand Rapids Police Officers having either recovered from COVID or vaccinated against it, limited training has resumed once again.Â
On Tuesday and Thursday, Officers of the Grand Rapids Police Department, including Hospital Security Officers and volunteer Police Reserve Officers, took part in their annual Use of Force/Defensive Tactics Training. The eight-hour course began with four hours of classroom instruction at the Grand Rapids City Hall. Officer Troy Scott and Officer Matt OâRourke reviewed recent changes in state law, de-escalation techniques and police department policy. Sergeant Jeff Carlson covered requirements and precautions in the use of the TASER.Â
Volunteers Encouraged to Join the Duluth Police Reserves
The Duluth Police Department is looking for volunteers to become members of the Duluth Police Reserves. This is a volunteer organization that works with the department in various capacities throughout the year.
They announced the opportunity on the Duluth Police Department Facebook page, saying the Duluth Police Reserves is generally made up of 20 to 25 people that range in age from college-age to retirees.
All members go through a training program prior to working out in the public. Upon completion of training, uniforms are issued which consist of a Duluth Police Reserve embroidered polo shirt and black tactical pants. Duluth Police Reserve Officers also carry radios and do have the ability to drive squad cars, but they do not carry firearms nor do they take enforcement actions.
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