Reserves Increase Enforcement Presence

We already have 14 reserve officers (of our 49) out in the field, solo, on some shifts assisting patrol officers. These 14 take low priority calls and assist with certain code enforcement. This has been a great benefit to the City and the Department. When these volunteer Reserve officers are working, we free up Patrol officers for other higher priority calls and duties. The other Reserve officers are still out there volunteering, riding with officers, and providing invaluable assistance.

Earlier this week I met with Reserve Officer Joe Hidy, Director of Tulsa Police Reserves. Given that our Reserve officers are required to have the same training as our regular sworn officers before performing certain duties, and the success we have seen, Director Hidy asked that we expand the program. More Reserve officers will be further trained and join the fourteen working solo now. They will also be allowed to enforce blatant traffic violations when occurring in their presence.

I applaud these citizens who have volunteered their time and energies to the City of Tulsa and become Tulsa Police Reserve Officers.

Dave Been

Comments

[Larry Ryals]

GREAT!!!!! Now, I wish the TPD would turn those police reservists loose to bust the moronic audio terrorists proliferating on Tulsa's streets. I'm extremely tired of base blasting stereos rattling my windows and assaulting my ears, especially since I suffer from stress related illness and heart problems. Being awakened at all hours of the day and night is not conducive to my health, welfare, and enjoyment of solitude inside my home. A good spot to monitor would be the Hwy 169 and 11th Street exit across the street from 10540 East 11th Street, the Waffle House parking lot at Hwy 169 and 11th Street, the A-Mart and Taco stand at 1170 S. 107th Street (A), and the Laundry next door to it (B)....... particularly on week-ends (Fri, Sat, and Sun .... from 6 a.m. until 3 am the following day. A monitoring officer could set up over 50 feet from the turn signals at 10450 East 11th Street, monitor the noise levels, and ticket the inconsiderate louses violating the Tulsa noise ordinance.

They MIGHT even stop some of the drunks from turning around on the A&A property who turn west on 11th Street and travel in the oncoming traffic lanes to get to the Waffle House entrance.

They MIGHT even manage to catch some of the hookers who wear the path out on 11th between East Garnett and the Eastside police substation. They MIGHT even catch some of the crack heads, alcoholics, and druggies, and drug dealers walking beside East 11th Street.

There's no substitute for a police presence. We need MORE of it on East 11th Street.

Question; How does one catch a drug dealer? Put undercover policemen up in the motel, apartments, and restaurant due north across 11th Street from the Eastside police substation.