What are the duties of an Auxiliary Police Officer?
A – Auxiliary Police patrol as an additional set of eyes and ears for the Suffolk County Police. In addition to patrol, typical duties include directing traffic at parades, accident scenes and during power outages. Assisting the police at large scale events such as fireworks displays, carnivals, community festivals, air shows and any other event involving large crowds. During disaster the Auxiliary Police can assist with many functions which do not require the presence of a regular police officer. This can free up the regular Suffolk County police to perform their primary function. Q – What are the medical and fitness standards for the position of Auxiliary Police Officer? A – Auxiliary Police must meet the same physical and fitness standards as the regular police departments. Current information on these standards is available by calling the Suffolk County Police Emergency Preparedness Section at (516) 852-6355.
