Ops Orders 3.3 (Police Reserve Division)

Question 1

Reserve Recruit
(REC)

3.3.1

Answer 1

An REC is an applicant who has been accepted to an AzPOST certified
training institution and has not completed graduation requirements for
AzPOST Limited Authority Peace Officer status.

Question 2

Limited Authority
Police
Reserve
(LAPR)

3.3.1

Answer 2

An LAPR is a reserve officer who has successfully completed all AzPOST
requirements for Limited Authority Peace Officer status per Arizona
Administration Code R13-4.
• The following limitations will occur for the LAPR:
* The LAPR will be in the presence and under the supervision of a Full
Authority Peace Officer while working in a patrol function or while
conducting any investigation of the laws of the State of Arizona and City
of Phoenix.
* An LAPR may direct traffic, assist with crowd control, or take action to
maintain public order in the event of a riot or disaster without
supervision of a Full Authority Peace Officer.

Question 3

Reserve Officer
in Training
(ROIT)

Answer 3

A ROIT is a reserve officer who has been certified by the AzPOST as a Full
Authority Peace Officer and who has not completed all of the mandatory
Department training, such as Post Academy, the FTO program, etc.)

Question 4

Full Authority
Police Reserve
(FAPR)

3.3.2

Answer 4

A FAPR is a reserve officer who has been certified by the AzPOST as a Full
Authority Peace Officer, and has completed Post Academy, Field Training
Program, and maintains the minimum requirements for a reserve officer as
outlined in this order.

Question 5

Current full-time Phoenix police officers, in good standing, are eligible to transition to the
Reserve Division, without a break in service with the Department, under the following
conditions:

3. 3.2

Answer 5

(1) The employee must submit a memorandum, through their chain of command, to the
Reserve Division expressing their interest to transition to the Reserve Division at least 30
days prior to separation date.

(2) The Police Chief or designee and Reserve Division Assistant Chief will have the final
approval of all employees transferring to the Reserve Division.
• Prior service as a full-time officer will be strongly considered, but does not guarantee a
position within the Reserve Division.
• The division file of the employee will be reviewed by the Reserve Division Assistant
Chief or designee.

Question 6

RESERVE OFFICER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Probationary Period - Upon assignment to a higher classification, all reserve officers will be
placed on probationary status for __1__ hours commencing with the first day of their new
assignment within that class.

Answer 6

1. 500

Question 7

RESERVE OFFICER MUST:

Turn in a time sheet no later than the __1__ calander day of the following month

Answer 7

1. 5

Question 8

All reserve officers, regardless of rank, must serve a minimum of __1__ hours per calendar
quarter.

Answer 8

1. 60

Question 9

Reserve officers __1__ work off-duty in positions that are paid for by the City of Phoenix.

Answer 9

1. will not