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	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Anyone out there??</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23241</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Just wondering anyone else currently in the process with the Reserve's? Or am I the only one. This message board seems  to be a ghost town and I am trying to bring some life back to it. I just finished everything and I know no news is good news, so just waiting now for that call, I heard they are almost done with the current Reserve Academy class and If I am accepted my class is next!!]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23241</guid>
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		<title>The Waiting Game</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23157</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello I just finished my medical and psychological test last week, and now Its the waiting game that's killing me, Also I was wondering anyone else going through the same process as myself?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23157</guid>
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		<title>Situation</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23770</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Its been about a year since I have been on this forum. Ok well here is a rundown of my situation. Back in around June or August of last year I was finishing up the background process required to be in the academy. I had issues with my polygraph test both times not passing but I kept on going through the process which included a psychological evaluation and medical exam. I was told it was because I was omitting drug use which I clearly know I was not, I have never touched the stuff in my life and the 2 or 3 times I have been around it I have always walked away. I did not hear anything from them for a while until I got the call from the Sgt. who I kept in contact with regarding my status. I also kept in contact with my B.I. but not as much as with the Sgt. He told me in that conversation that there was going to be a scheduled academy for August, this call was in July. I asked him if this meant I was in the program and he said yes. We'll time went by and no phone calls or letters or anything. I was wondering what happened so I called, I forgot the date of this and I spoke to somebody new, apparently they had moved the office and there was the hold on my file due to the polygraph test. I later received a letter from LASD saying that I had been D.Q.'ed and that I may re-apply in one year as long as they allowed me to. Now the thing that is bothering me is the fact that I got disqualified for "omitting" drug use. I did not lie in my polygraph and I have never ever used anything, I was very nervous during the test simply because I knew it was on the line and I did not want to seem untruthful in anything. I have stayed away from drugs for this very reason, to never have this issue come up and yet it still did. I have no reason to lie to you guys on this message board, I just want to see if there is anything I could do in order to fix this issue. I would still love to pursue the LASD reserve and do not want this past DQ to haunt me, I dont know how I could prove to them that for whatever reason the machine's results are not true. If there is any kind of drug test or anything of that nature I would be willing to take it just to be allowed the chance to join the reserves. Please if anybody has any thoughts I appreciate your input.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23770</guid>
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		<title>Fitness requirements in the Academy</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23268</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know where I can find an overview of the fitness requirements for the Reserve Academy?  I want to be more than ready for all of the activities prior to attending.  I'm looking for a list of drills or the required tests that I'll be put through (1000 pushups, jump tall buildings, etc.)  Thanks!]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=23268</guid>
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		<title>Off Duty Semi-Auto Comparison</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=5649</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I threw together an excel spreadsheet with as much information on the firearms the department authorizes for off duty, for a quick comparison between all the models. The cells highlighted green are the best value in that comparison category. (i.e. smallest dimensions - assumed it's an off duty carry and greatest number of rounds) <br />
I've also included web link at the bottom of each listed gun column for additional information. <br />
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There are two guns authorized that are not listed only because I can't find them anywhere in existence, those are the S&W 4506 and the S&W 645. <br />
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Also at the end of the list there are two firearms listed for reference only, the Beretta Mini Cougar 8000 and 8045. These two firearms were not included in the best value comparison (the green cell highlighting). <br />
They are are not on the authorized list, but given they are the same just a smaller version of the Beretta Cougar 8000 and 8045 they might be authorized, but I'm in the process of finding that out.<br />
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=5649</guid>
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		<title>What is a reserve?</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=1444</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Reserve Deputy Sheriffs are utilized to supplement the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's law enforcement manpower. Like Full-time Deputies, Reserve Deputies are professionally trained and duly sworn law enforcement personnel. In most cases, Reserves are assigned to the same duties as Full-time Deputies. Since Reserve Deputies have the same powers of arrest as Full-time Deputies they are required by law to meet the same hiring, background, medical and psychological standards as Full-time Deputies.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs enjoy the <strong class='bbc'>challenge and excitement</strong> offered by law enforcement, as well as the satisfaction of providing a worthwhile community service.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs first complete the extensive state mandated training and then work assignments on evenings and/or weekends as their regular jobs permit.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs are issued a <strong class='bbc'>badge, an identification card, uniforms, a Beretta 92FS duty weapon, handcuffs, baton</strong>, and most other necessary equipment.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs have <strong class='bbc'>full peace officer powers</strong> when on duty, and, if issued a CCW permit, may choose to carry a concealed weapon when off duty.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs volunteer 20 hours per month of their time with the regular compensation being one dollar per year.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs may also qualify for<strong class='bbc'> shooting bonus pay</strong> of up to $32.00 per month, and some paid special event assignments are occasionally available.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs serve at the will of the Sheriff, must obey all Departmental regulations, but do not fall into the framework of the civil service system.<br />
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Reserve Deputy Sheriffs supplement the regular operations of the Sheriff's Department by working in their choice of <strong class='bbc'>Uniform Reserve (Patrol), Mounted Posse, Search and Rescue or as a Specialist</strong>.<br />
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If you live in the Los Angeles area, and are interested, please feel free to check out the information on this site, which includes locations of monthly interest meetings.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=1444</guid>
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		<title>Handguns approved by LASD</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=12136</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello Everyone,<br />
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What are the approved handguns that LASD deputy officers are allowed to carry on duty and off duty. Is there a link to the list of made, models, cals?<br />
Any Sigarm models allowed?<br />
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Thanks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=12136</guid>
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		<title>Any Update on an Academy?</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=18765</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Does anybody have any idea when the Academy might start up? Im training hard, should be fun <img src='http://lasdreserve.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> but just playing the waiting game, i would appreciate any information that you may have.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=18765</guid>
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		<title>GOT THE CALL!!!!</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=17490</link>
		<description>Possible start date of August 16th!!!!!!!!!</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=17490</guid>
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		<title>Bummed out</title>
		<link>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=15252</link>
		<description>Well, i just got back from my specific  poly and still had issues with the drug question. I am 100% telling the truth, i have never in   my life taken a drug,    i have not had   much exposure to them and that was a personal choice. I want them to  believe me and I  dont know what to do now. The man who took my   polygraph said that he    does not doubt that i     have never done drugs but that  he does not know why i am having a reaction. My background is clean, i have never done anything   illegal, i am 20 and have not even been intoxicated. I know it is  their job to find the truth and that honesty    is of most      importance and i just hope that my honesty will come through. Anybody have an y suggestions as to what happens now? I do not know what to do i just hope that the truth comes out. I am willing to take any medical test blood test or anything to prove my honesty.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://lasdreserve.com/index.php?showtopic=15252</guid>
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