St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division deputies
conducting extra patrols for holiday season
The hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season can leave us distracted, making us easy targets for criminals, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
In an effort to keep St. Bernard Parish residents safe this Christmas, members of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division will conduct extra patrols during the holiday season around local shopping centers on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning Nov. 27.
“Our Reserve Division plays an important role in supplementing our police force in specific situations, including working during large scale events such as festivals, parades and athletic events throughout the parish,” Sheriff Pohlmann said. “They also assist us with extra patrols during the busy holiday shopping season.”
Lt. Eric Eilers, commander of the Reserve Division, said there are currently about two dozen Reserve Division deputies who are unpaid, volunteer officers.
The department always welcomes new applicants, and many Reserve Division deputies have gone on to become full-time, paid Sheriff’s Office deputies.
“You do not need a background in law enforcement,” Lt. Eilers said. “We provide all training and supply uniforms as well.”
To apply, Lt. Eilers said a person must meet the following criteria:
-Live in St. Bernard Parish
-Be at least 21 years old
-Have earned a high school diploma or GED
-Have a clean police record; background checks will be conducted.
For more information, or to obtain an application, contact Lt. Eilers at (504) 278-7628 or Chaplain Aaron Johnson at (504) 279-7659.
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