Police Reserves

The Elk River Police Reserve Unit has served the police department and community proudly since 1975. This volunteer organization is comprised of non-sworn members. The Police Reserve Unit is a highly trained and well-organized extension of the Police Department.

Police Reserve responsibilities include:

• Response to major incidents for traffic control and scene security 
• Community event security 
• Search and Rescue 
• Home and business security checks 
• General patrol 
• Officer assistance 
• Public education child fingerprinting 

 Elk River Police Reserve training/meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Reserve Liaison:

• Detective Don Birdsall

Assistant Reserve Liaison:

• Detective Dave Williams
• Officer Joe Firkus