The Phoenix Police Reserve: A Centennial of Service
The Phoenix Police Reserve: A Centennial of Service is a special edition publication that chronicles and honors the history of the men and women who have served with the Phoenix Police Reserve.
The Phoenix Police Reserve: A Centennial of Service is a special edition publication that chronicles and honors the history of the men and women who have served with the Phoenix Police Reserve.
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In February 1971, the police<br />
department started its largest academy<br />
class <strong>of</strong> 30 reserve police recruits.<br />
In August 1971, the Arizona Republic<br />
newspaper reported that a reserve<br />
police <strong>of</strong>ficer suffered a head injury<br />
when he was struck by a rock thrown<br />
during a crowded protest as police<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers were attempting to serve a<br />
warrant. <strong>The</strong> reserve police <strong>of</strong>ficer<br />
fully recovered, and the perpetrators<br />
were booked into jail for assault.<br />
In 1971, Deputy Chief Leabo was<br />
promoted to the rank <strong>of</strong> reserve chief<br />
by <strong>Police</strong> Chief Larry Wetzel.<br />
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THE PHOENIX POLICE RESERVE | A CENTENNIAL OF SERVICE
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