Volunteer cops?
Don't laugh -- it's happening in some places.
One wonders what kind of posse would be assembled in Portland.
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Comments (12)
Not exactly the same, but Portland already does have volunteers - there is a Portland reserve police force already.
What's different is that they attend and graduate from the academy, wear uniforms and sidearms, and about the only key difference is that they ride along with current police officers. Yes, they perform other duties, too.
Oh, and they don't get paid.
Posted by Mike (one of the many) | March 2, 2011 6:26 AM
"Put a Handcuff On It."
Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | March 2, 2011 7:30 AM
We wouldn't get guardian angels, just more green police writing tickets to suv's.
Posted by Panchopdx | March 2, 2011 7:32 AM
Bike cops.
Posted by EH | March 2, 2011 7:33 AM
Alternately, someone's already looking ahead on what to do with the broken cops in Portland:
http://io9.com/#!5773826/the-apocalyptic-future-of-portland-oregon-comes-to-life-in-this-burning-hot-teaser-trailer
Posted by Texas Triffid Ranch | March 2, 2011 7:34 AM
"Uncle" Sam needs YOU.
Posted by Allan L. | March 2, 2011 7:35 AM
Unbelievably stupid. This is failure.
Posted by Brendan | March 2, 2011 8:45 AM
We'd have the Bicycle Transportation Terrorist Alliance foaming at the mouth to take over that function.
They'd give out tickets to every automobile for pollution, killing the salmon, urban sprawl, and whoknowswhat made up charges.
Posted by Erik H. | March 2, 2011 9:54 AM
http://greshamoregon.gov/live/getting-involved/template.aspx?id=15840
Gresham Police Dept. already has volunteers patrolling. It's not a huge leap to them someday actually investigating/interviewing.
Posted by Gresham Resident | March 2, 2011 10:38 AM
If Lars shows up, watch the hell out.
Posted by dg | March 2, 2011 12:07 PM
Giving police power to unpaid volunteers is like asking for volunteers to watch a henhouse... you're going to get a lot foxes stepping forward to offer their humble services. Except in this case you can't tell one animal from the other.
Posted by Mr. Grumpy | March 2, 2011 3:34 PM
Citizens can offer a lot to LE, As eyes and ears, paper work and tech services. If they want something to "look official" carry anything that may look like police issue, want any "athoritah" over other civilians- you are asking for trouble.
Posted by dman | March 2, 2011 4:05 PM