What is the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary?
The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary is a group of civilian individuals throughout Florida, dedicated to serving the Highway Patrol and assisting Florida State Troopers in performing the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement. The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary is authorized by Florida State Statute Chapter 321, and is overseen by a Captain of the Florida Highway Patrol that acts as Auxiliary Coordinator. Each unit of the Auxiliary is supervised by a State Trooper who comes under the purview of the Troop Commander of each troop. Auxiliary officers assist the Florida Highway Patrol in the performance of its which include: patrolling the streets and highways of the state, participating in vehicle equipment and license checkpoints, operating the Florida Highway Patrol Breath Alcohol Testing Unit (BAT mobile), and participating in specialized details relevant to traffic related matter. The Auxiliary is composed of men and women from a myriad of walks of life, who donate their tim
