The NYPD Auxiliary Police Program is the nation's largest and
finest volunteer crime prevention program. Thousands of dedicated men
and women contribute countless hours of service each year to their community. Auxiliary Police Officers function as extra "EYES AND EARS" for the Police Department. Their primary function is
described as PATROL, OBSERVE and REPORT.
Auxiliary Program's Mission - Affords citizens the opportunity to study police work, learn police objectives and goals, and thereafter assist the Department in its efforts to police the City of New York. - Develop mutual respect and understanding between the police and the community they serve, promote an atmosphere conducive to greater public cooperation and as a consequence, lead to greater police effectiveness. - In addition to fulfilling obligations under the law the Auxiliary Police Program aids in the Department's community relations program. The objective of the program is to emphasize the mutual interdependence of the Police Department and the community at large in the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime. - Another mission of the Auxiliary Police Program is to train volunteers in police work, so that they will be able to mobilize in the event of an emergency (unusual occurrence, flood, hurricane, search for missing person, blackout, etc.) and thereby act an effective adjunct to the Police Department. |  Requirements: - Be between the ages of 17-63 - Live or work in New York City - Be in good health - Be able to read, write, and understand English - Never been convicted of a felony or have a previous arrest record that would prevent acceptance - Be a U.S Citizen or permanent resident. - Be of good character Important: - This is a VOLUNTEER program - Auxiliary Police Officers DO NOT possess peace of Police Officer Powers - You must commit to performing at least one hundred and forty-four (144) hours per year.
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