The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit has been in existence for about thirty years. It has a long history of dedicated service to the department and to the community as a whole. After Sheriff Sexton took office in 1991, the reserves were revamped and expanded. With the raising of the training and acceptance standards put in place by the Sheriff, the unit has become one of the best in the Alabama. The unit is currently coordinated by Capt. Byron Waid.
All members with arrest powers are required to complete the Law Enforcement Academy and meet Alabama Peace Officers Standards And Training (APOST) requirements.They also must attend all in-service training given to the regular deputies. Monthly meetings are held and there are minimum hours required to work. The program clearly requires quite a commitment. They are truly an integral part of the organization. The main divisions of the reserves follow.
We are currently only accepting applications for APOSTC(Alabama Peace Officers and Standards Training Commission) CERTIFIED Applicants.
Reserve Deputy Application: Coming Soon
Patrol Reserves
This is the largest and most frequently called upon section of the reserves. These 6 deputies work with the patrol division in carrying out the everyday duties of the department. This often gives the shift commander the only opportunity to have two-deputy patrol units to more safely handle details. Duties often include traffic law enforcement, warrant service, calls for service, prisoner security and transport, working special public events. These deputies have full sworn authority to enforce the laws of the state as the full time deputies.
Often members are called on to work in other areas such as water patrol and one member provides medical support to the tactical team. During recent snow storms the reserves were called upon to operate the Snow Patrol which helps keep the county running. During the storms they helped critical personnel get to work and even helped deliver food for Meals-on-Wheels.
Sheriff Sexton would like to publicly state his appreciation for the great job that the reserves do. The office would not function the same without their help!
When some one or something is lost in the rural areas of the county, the specialist are brought in. 
This team of rescue workers consist of reserves trained in the utilization horses and other all terrain vehicles in rough terrain. They are able to effectively cover a large area much quicker than the foot soldier. The unit may assist in the search for evidence, a downed aircraft, or a lost person. In each of these situations, time is often crucial. These members are from many areas of the community, providing unsurpassable knowledge about the terrain of Tuscaloosa County. Members are not required to meet APOST certifications.
Further information about the program or about becoming a reserve, can be obtained from Capt. Byron Waid.
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