reservetobe
12-03-2001, 21:12
I am in the computer field and make about 55k a year. I ride about two or three times a month with the local SO and enjoy it very much. I would like very much to become a reserve officer so I can become more involved in the action and maybe help out in the community. The training is m-f 6pm to 10pm for approx. 34 weeks. This is obviously a big commitment but I am willing to do it if this will let me be involved in LE. The only problem is that all the exams are after the training (oral, polygraph, etc..), so I could possibly spend alot of time in the academy to get DQed in the end. Are LE agencies as quick to DQ someone who is going to be a reserve as someone trying to be a paid officer? The only things I can think of I have done wrong are 1) I tried mj once in high school and again about 5 years ago but realized once I tasted the smoke it was not for me (I hate even cigarete smoke) and 2) about 5 years ago I used about $10 from money I collected from throwing papers to buy breakfast (I didn't have any money with me). I have spoken to the Sheriff, who I have know since I was a kid, and he said he would love to have me as a reserve. Is this a good sign and should I take the chance on the training? Any insight would be appreciated.