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IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911	FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS (517) 437-7317 FAX (517) 437-0822	HILLSDALE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 165 W. FAYETTE STREET HILLSDALE, MI 49242 (800) 437-7317


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The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office

     The Sheriff relies on a well-trained and regulated Reserve Deputy Division to carry on the tradition and constitutionally-based Office of Sheriff. This division collectively puts in more than 1,000 hours of volunteer time each year. The men and women of the Reserve Division are called upon to serve during some of the most volatile times in our community’s history. Reserve Deputies are not certified police officers and as such have limited law enforcement authority which is extended to them as Special Deputy Sheriffs. They are a great tool used for security, special events, community activities, and provide backup to certified police officers when they are on patrol.

     The Reserve Division is comprised of 18 men and women who freely give of their time to improve their community and are willing to risk their life fighting crime. This division must complete a comprehensive 8 week academy which focuses on defensive tactics training, firearms training, legal training, traffic enforcement techniques, radio communication, law enforcement ethics and other important skills used as Reserve Deputy Sheriffs. Upon successful completion and graduation, the cadet provides their own firearm, duty gear and the Sheriff’s Office purchases the uniforms and related apparel. A Reserve Academy is held once every two years and as members retire, resign or take employment full-time within a police department, the Sheriff will make appointments to backfill the positions to maintain a minimum of 18 members.

     The division is supervised by a Sheriff’s Office Deputy who is given the rank of Captain while working in the capacity of Reserve commander. The division commander has the authority to appoint a Lieutenant and a Sergeant who direct the platoons and provide supervision while the reserves are on assignment. The success of many community outreach programs is a direct result of the dedication of this division.

     The Reserve Division is under the command of Captain Thomas Gibbons.
Capt. Thomas Gibbons

Capt. Thomas Gibbons

IN AN EMERGENCY
DIAL 911

FOR NON-EMERGENCY CALLS
(517) 437-7317
FAX (517) 437-0822

HILLSDALE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
165 W. FAYETTE STREET
HILLSDALE, MI 49242
(800) 437-7317