Fort Madison, IA – The Lee County Sheriff's Department's reserve officer unit is growing. The Board of Supervisors has approved the appointments of 2 new reserve officers. Sheriff Buck Jones says reserve officers can perform almost all of the duties of a certified officer. He says the unit, which will now include 11 officers, has been invaluable to the sheriff's department. Jones says the reserve officers are especially important during large events when extra security is needed. He hopes to have 15 reserve officers in place in time for the Tri-State Rodeo, which takes place in September. Jones says anyone is eligible to apply. The program began about one and a half years ago.
Lee County Adds Reserve Deputies
