Arson

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Deputy-Arson-Suspect-Arrest-Hollywood-Fires--136587418.html

An arsonist was setting fires all over the Hollywood Hills
recently. The area is steep; brush
covered, and has narrow streets. There
are multi-million dollar homes all over this area too. At this time of year we often have fire
alerts because the brush is dry and the winds can gust over fifty miles per
hour.

A Reserve Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy on patrol in the
area was able to arrest the arson suspect during a traffic stop. Reserve officers have the same arrest
authority as regular officers. Depending
on the agency, many don’t get paid or they get paid less than regular full time
officers.

Reserve officers are an excellent way for agencies to
supplement their regular officers. They
can be assigned to work special events, and are the perfect way to supplement
your regular force in a major emergency. Many Reserve officers’ organizations got started in California during the Second World War when
regulars were joining the military and there was a concern about enemy
attack. Situations that have not changed
that much in 70 years; that’s what the SGT Says.