DC Police Reserve Corps

Reserve Recruit class 2025-1 visited OUC where they learned a day in the life of a 911 call taker and dispatcher.

Congratulations to Reserve Officer Marker for being honored with the Joseph Pozell Reserve Officer of the Year award. Thank you for all of your hard work and deification to the program.

The Reserve Corps assisted in this years Presidential Inauguration serving as liaisons for outside law enforcement agencies! A volunteer experience like no other. Want to make a difference in your community? Join us!

Reserve Corps assisted with visibility at the High Heel Race

On Friday August 23, 2024, the Reserve Corps deployed 16 members in the 6th District for patrol support. The Reserve Corps assisted in handling calls for service and conducted traffic enforcement!

MPD Reserve Officers provide patrol and traffic support in the Third and Sixth district.


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In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Reserve Corps hosted a very important visitor, Jaden, during our pre-deployment roll call in the Fifth District. We’ll let Jaden’s mom, Carlet, tell the story.

Jaden is one of my five children. When he was three months old, I brought him and his twin brother home because their biological mother passed away a month after they were born. Both Jaden and his twin brother are on the Autism spectrum, but they are quite different in personality.

Jaden is often considered nonverbal, although he can communicate effectively. Over the years, he has become increasingly vocal. Despite the misconception that nonverbal means non-understanding, he understands things remarkably. Jaden has a passion for puzzles and an incredibly vivid imagination. For the past two years, he has dressed as a police officer every single day.

Whenever Jaden sees a police officer, he insists on stopping to speak with them. One day, while working at the hospital, I met Reserve Officer Julian Bethune-Brown. I asked him if he knew of any police departments that would be open to welcoming us, as we wanted to promote Autism Awareness Month. Reserve Officer Bethune-Brown suggested we visit the 5th District on April 19th for the Reserve Corps high-priority detail.

That visit was the highlight of Jaden's life so far. Since then, he has asked daily if we can return to the police station. During our time at the police station, Jaden wore a smile that never faded. The joy I felt for my child during that visit is indescribable, and I cannot thank everyone enough for making it such a memorable experience.


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Following a foot pursuit in the Third District, reserve officers mobilized to search for a discarded item. Their commitment was evident as they scoured the area, determined to retrieve the item and prevent it from being misused or falling into the wrong hands.


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Today, Chief Pamela A. Smith awarded lifesaving medals to Reserve Officer Nimalasuriya, Reserve Officer Sethna, and Sergeant Foote for their swift and coordinated response that undoubtedly saved a life.
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On January 26, 2024, Sergeant Foote noticed a man unconscious and without a pulse while walking to his car. He quickly enlisted the help of Reserve Officer Sethna and Reserve Officer Nimalasuriya. Sergeant Foote initiated chest compressions, while Reserve Officer Nimalasuriya called for an AED. Reserve Officer Sethna efficiently set up the AED, and along with Reserve Officer Nimalasuriya took over chest compressions until the arrival of the ambulance. These officers' collaborative efforts demonstrate exemplary professionalism and commitment to public service.


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On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Reserve Corps conducted a high-priority patrol and traffic enforcement detail in the Fourth District. Twenty-six members of the Reserve Corps were deployed. As an outcome of this detail, the officers performed fifty-seven traffic stops and issued one hundred and six Notices of Infraction (NOIs). In addition to traffic enforcement, Reserve Officers handled thirty-three calls for service and conducted three DUI investigations.


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Ofc. DelBorrell from the Metropolitan Police Department's K9 unit and his partner "Bubba" briefed the reserve recruits of class R2024-1. Recruits learned about the vital role of K9 units in law enforcement, the bond between officer and dog, stressing trust and communication, gained insight into the various tasks K9s perform, from tracking suspects to detecting drugs, and the importance of consistent training and teamwork for effective policing.


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Five members of the Reserve Corps successfully finished the week-long Field Training Officer (FTO) course at the Metropolitan Police Academy from February 26th to March 1st. These Reserve Officers are now certified as Field Training Officers.


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