The Sheriffs Department utilizes a Reserve Deputy Program to help carry out the mission of the Department. Without their valuable assistance, our ability to serve the citizens would be greatly limited. The Reserve Deputy Program does their own fundraising to help pay for the equipment needed to perform their duties. Any equipment that isnt covered by donations is paid for by the Reserve Deputies themselves. While on duty, they have the same authority as full-time deputies. They provide valuable services, like performing law enforcement duties at special events, such as school ball games, rodeos, parades, etc ; they patrol the county ; they answer calls for service ; they serve civil papers ; and they perform any other law enforcement duty that is needed.