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VOLUNTEER POLICE RESERVE UNIT <br /> The Pequot Lakes Police Reserve Unit is a group of volunteers from the Pequot Lakes and <br /> surrounding communities that assist the Pequot Lakes Police Department. Reserve Officers <br /> assist with residential and business security checks, sporting events, community events, <br /> medical calls and other duties and responsibilities assigned to them. <br /> The unit works with numerous organizations within the area by providing security, traffic <br /> control and education. <br /> In 2016, the reserve unit was asked by the Brainerd Jaycees if they would conduct overnight <br /> security for the two days prior to the Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. This change in <br /> responsibility gave the reserve unit the responsibility to receive a larger donation. This was <br /> greatly appreciated since the reserve unit functions on donations only. The reserve unit has <br /> been requested again to assist in 2017 and are looking for to it. <br /> Events that the reserve unit assisted with in 2016 include: <br /> • Pequot Lakes High School volleyball, basketball and football games <br /> • Jaycees Ice Fishing Contest <br /> • Polar Plunge <br /> • Bike Rodeo <br /> • Cherry Car Show <br /> • Pet Parade <br /> • July 3rd &t 4th festivities <br /> • Beanhole Days <br /> • Chokecherry Festival <br /> • Dru Sjodin Run <br /> • Patriot Power Run/Walk 5K <br /> • Pequot Lakes High School Winter Dance <br /> • Santa's Bobbin' into Town <br /> • Christmas for Kids <br /> During 2016, the reserve officers donated approximately 1,300 hours. At the current minimum <br /> wage for an Officer, this was an approximate annual savings to the department of $26,000. <br /> Current Reserve Officers are Craig Friday, Mike Ristow, Eric Anderley, Ken Henke, Tim <br /> Leagjeld, TJ Graves, Kristle Peltier and Officer Kate Petersen, reserve program supervisor. <br /> 91 Page <br />