ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando reserve police Officer David McKinnon said he thought four people had shoplifted from the Ocoee Best Buy on Sunday.
McKinnon said he called for help and chased the suspects onto State Road 408 in his own car.
McKinnon, who was not in a marked vehicle and said he had nothing to identify himself as an officer.
The suspects crashed 3 miles away near State Road 408 and North Hiawassee Road before they bailed from the car, said Rosa Silva, a Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman.
Two of the suspects were captured at a nearby apartment, but two others remain on the loose.
McKinnon retired from the Orlando police department in 2009.
Eyewitness News obtained Orlando police departments reserve policy guidelines.
READ: OPD reserve policy
Reserve officers are considered part-time employees, although they’re not compensated for their time.
The officer must be retired from the police department and can serve as a volunteer to the agency. The officers can ride solo and have the same law enforcement authority as full-time officers.
Only retiring or resigning sworn officers with 10 or more consecutive years of service, can be considered for appointment to the Orlando Reserve Unit.
Members of the Reserve Unit shall work at least 12 hours per month in a patrol first-responder assignment or specialized assignment that has been pre-approved by the Special Operations Division Commander. It
Members must attend bimonthly meetings, training sessions and other qualifications.
Members of the Reserve Unit shall comply with all applicable department and city written directives.
They shall also regularly review all policies and sign acknowledgment of those policies.
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