Are Suffolk County Auxiliary Police required to carry a firearm?
A – There is no requirement for an Auxiliary Police Officer to carry a firearm at any time. Those who wish to carry a firearm while on duty must complete a probationary period and undergo extensive training before they are permitted to carry the firearm. Q – I was/am an Auxiliary Police Officer in another jurisdiction outside Suffolk County. Can I simply transfer and be exempt from Basic Training? A – Those seeking to join the Suffolk County Auxiliary Police, regardless of any prior affiliations with another Auxiliary Police program, must undergo the standard application process and attend the Basic Training course provided by the Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Preparedness Section. Q – Will becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer help me get on the regular police force? A – Being a member of an Auxiliary Police program does not in any way add points to any Civil Service Exam or give you preferential treatment in hiring for any Civil Service position including but not limited
