Rule 12 – Reserve Certification
Effective January 31, 2016

(a)	The Board is authorized to issue a reserve certificate to any applicant who meets the following requirements:

(I)	Possesses and submits a copy of his/her high school diploma, or high school equivalency certificate; and

(II)	Possesses and submits a copy of his/her current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, or equivalents; and

(III)	Truthfully completes and submits the POST Form 2 – Application for Reserve Certification; and

(IV)	Successfully completes the fingerprint-based criminal history record check required under Rule 14; and

(V)	If applicable, submits a copy of his/her DD214 showing he/she has not been released or discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions, per § 24-31-301(5), C.R.S.; and

(VI)	Successfully completes an approved reserve academy including skills training within two (2) years of the graduation date; and

(VII)   Submits a copy of his/her certificate of completion; and

(VII)   Possesses and submits a copy of his/her current Colorado driver’s license or state-issued identification card.

(b)	Any law enforcement agency assigning duties to a reserve peace officer beyond those included in the approved reserve training shall assume the responsibility for ensuring that such reserve peace officer is adequately trained for such duties.

(c)	A reserve certification shall expire automatically if the certificate holder is not serving and has not served as a reserve peace officer for at least six (6) months within the previous three (3) years.

(d)	Reserve certifications may not be renewed.

(e)  	A certified peace officer may maintain current status as a certified peace officer while serving in a reserve peace officer position, recognized in § 16-2.5-110, C.R.S.