In order to obtain a Reserve certification to act ONLY as a reserve, you must attend a Reserve academy. The minimum number of hours is 209 hours without the driving module, or 253 hours with the driving module. Please see the Reserve certification page for further information.
Reserve Academic Training Program
This contains the minimum required curriculum for the Reserve academy. Programs attended may be longer.
Click here for information about certification of non-United States citizens.
The following are the authorized Reserve academies in the state:
| Academy | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|
|
Colorado Rangers L.E. Shared Reserve Academy |
Agency | Sgt. Lee Reedy Director 720-778-0739 or 303-502-2671 |
| El Paso County S.O. Reserve Academy Office of the Sheriff 27 East Vermijo Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
Agency |
Sgt. Christopher Klug |
| Eagle County Regional Reserve Academy 60 Buck Creek Rd Avon, CO 80238 |
Agency | Sgt. Kenneth Dammen Director 970-471-9210 |
| Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Academy 6001 Ron King Trail Littleton, CO 80125 |
Private |
Sgt. Jeff Bredehoeft Director 303-663-7704 |
| Jefferson County Sheriff\'s Office Reserve Academy 200 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 Google Maps |
Agency | Capt. Mike Ensminger Director 303-271-5439 or 303-987-7364 |
| La Junta P.D. Reserve Academy 601 Colorado Avenue La Junta, CO 81050 |
Agency |
Chief Todd Quick Director 719-384-2525 |
| Larimer County S.O. Reserve Academy 2501 Midpoint Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 |
Agency |
Sgt. Troy Badberg Louise Coulter Mallory Rutherford |