WCSO Reserve Unit
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Reserve Unit is a community-oriented operation. Its members help the agency deter crime across the county, from subdivision patrols to the region’s biggest events.
What Reserves Do
Assisting the agency countywide
Members of this unit assist the agency in deterring crime in various areas such as:
Concealed Pistol License processingAbandoned Vehicle DetailingMarine UnitSubdivision PatrolsInternet Crime UnitFuneral EscortsAssisting fulltime officers on special raids relating to blind pigs and sex offender sweepsReading to children at various schools throughout the county upon request related to safety, internet crimes, respect, morals and valuesPolice presence at high school sports events throughout the county
Community Events
Events we support
In addition, the Reserve Unit provides assistance at the following events:
River WalkNAIASHines ParkJazz on the RiverCity of Woodhaven FireworksOpen Day Detroit Tigers BaseballRed Wing Hockey Playoff GamesDetroit’s Target FireworksLake Erie Metro Parks FireworksTrenton City FireworksWillow Metro Park FireworksBelleville Strawberry FestivalWayne County FairRamadan and AshouraComerica Park ConcertsPlymouth Fall Festival & Plymouth Chili FestivalParadesLightfest
Join the Unit
Become a Reserve Deputy
The mission of the Reserve Deputy unit is to support law enforcement efforts of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office by providing dedicated, professional service in a variety of assignments.
1. Print the applicationDownload the Sheriff Reserves Application and be sure to include all of the information that is required.2. Include your email addressIt’s very important to include an email address on your application so we may best communicate with you once the evaluation process begins.3. Mail it inMail your completed application to Undersheriff Mike Jaafar, Wayne County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Division, 5301 Russell Street, Detroit MI 48211. You will be notified when to meet with us for a preliminary interview.4. Wait for the next academySending an application does not automatically mean you are accepted into the academy. However, if you send an application you’ll be kept on file for the next academy and notified. Dates and the frequency of academies vary.
Mail Applications To
Undersheriff Mike Jaafar
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
Reserve Division
5301 Russell Street
Detroit, MI 48211
This is the ONLY address that is to be used.