Mille Lacs County Reserves

09/28/2026

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Are you considering a career in law enforcement, or are you looking for a way to serve your community while being able to balance your paid employment/family life? The Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit is looking for you!

Reserve deputies are volunteers who work closely with sheriffs office employees to assist with tasks that don’t require the presence of a licensed deputy sheriff.

Reserve receive training in defensive tactics, first aid, traffic control, patrol operations, search and rescue, and more!

You’ll assist at local carnivals, parades, crime scenes, catastrophic events, ride alongs, transports, and patrol support!

You can apply today by downloading the application at the link below

https://www.millelacs.mn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1502/Reserve-Unit-Application-PDF

You may drop your application off at the sheriffs office lobby and request it be placed in Deputy Madden or Deputy Peterson’s mailbox, or email it to [email protected].

05/21/2026

04/14/2026

We have a Rufus update! He is home and resting with his family and looking eager to make a full recovery! Please see the note below from his handler/ Co-responder Noehring-

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support for Rufus from our community. 💙 Thanks to the generosity of so many, the GoFundMe started by Deputy Sammis reached its goal of over $6,000.

Rufus is now out of surgery and beginning his recovery journey. Throughout the day, we found ourselves reflecting on just how thankful we are for every donation, every share, and every message of love sent his way. It truly means more than we can put into words.

With 10–12 weeks of recovery ahead, we’re hopeful and excited to see Rufus back doing what he loves, serving and connecting with our community.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

— The Noehrings 🐾

04/12/2026

Kicking off our annual defensive tactics training! Our Reserve Deputies will review Sheriff’s Office policies and build practical skills to help keep themselves safe while out in the field.