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I was/am an Auxiliary Police Officer in another jurisdiction outside Suffolk County. Can I simply transfer and be exempt from Basic Training?

April 26, 2017Auxiliary BASIC exempt jurisdiction officer outside police suffolk county transfer

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I was/am an Auxiliary Police Officer in another jurisdiction outside Suffolk County. Can I simply transfer and be exempt from Basic Training?

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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 to police positions. Q – What kind of law enforcement powers do I have as an Auxiliary Police Officer? A – Auxiliary Police Officers are civilians and have the same arrest powers as any other civilian in New York State. During a legal declaration of disaster, the County Executive may bestow temporary and limited peace officer status on any activated Auxiliary Police if a true need exists. The limit