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 limits of this peace officer status would be defined by the resolution which grants the status. Q – 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 t
