For community members eager to serve but unable to commit to a full-time role, the Sheriff's Office offers an exciting opportunity. Their Reserve Program invites volunteers to step into the role of reserve deputies. These are not ordinary volunteers—they are sworn law enforcement officers who support full-time deputies and undergo the same rigorous training, as reported by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
To truly understand what it means to be part of this, there's a Q&A session scheduled for Saturday, March 1, at the Public Safety Training Center located at 600 SW Walnut St, Hillsboro, OR 97123. It'll run from 1-3 p.m., and here, prospective volunteers can directly ask members of the Reserve Program team their burning questions—the kind you can't necessarily find online. According to the official announcement, it's a chance not to be missed for those eager to give back.
For those interested, the deadline to apply for the January 2026 Reserve Interagency Academy is Wednesday, April 1. Time flies, so start preparing now. Consider attending the Q&A session and downloading the informational flyer—it could be the first step toward making a difference.
