Yah know, this is NOT a new idea, but a great idea!!!!! There is an existing model for this in both Washington and Oregon, Reserve Deputies Sheriffs. I know I was one for almost 12 years. I had to attend a BPST certified training course that lasted almost 7 months, two nights a week. I still remember my Oregon BPST Number. If the Oregon Sheriffs Deputy was used as a model, it would also address and solve the "Jurisdiction Problems." In Oregon (don't know about Washington), a Deputy commissioned in one county has color of authority in all Oregon counties. And City commission police officers, only have color of authority within the geographic boundaries of that city. Also, as a commissioned LEO in Oregon I was required by statute to maintain a minimum of 36 hours of formal training every year. No money charged hands, it was strictly volunteer, however, if I was injuried (which I was one time), the sheriff of Multnomah County paid Workmen's Comp insurance on all of us so we were covered for injuries. I also had to buy and maintain all of my own equipment (uniforms, equipment, sidearm, etc.).

I wonder if Cenci is readinjg this???? Or at least BushBear who has Cenci's ear