At the January 5, 2010 Eden Prairie Police Reserve Officer meeting, two new Reserve members were welcomed to the ranks. Phillip Gjervold and Ashley Oberg joined the other 21 volunteer members of the Eden Prairie Police Reserves. They were selected after a recruitment process to fill two vacant spots created as a result of retirements.
The Eden Prairie Police Reserves is an auxiliary unit of the Police Department. Police Reserve Officers assist licensed, sworn officers by performing community service tasks and non-criminal police functions. Reserves also assist in natural disasters and other emergencies that require additional personnel. Eden Prairie Police Reservists are volunteers and do not carry firearms.
Reserve officers are required to attend specialized training and become CPR/First Aid certified. Officers also must work at least one weekend evening per month, attend monthly training meetings, carry a pager and respond when available to emergency calls.
