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The Auxiliary Police are made up of residents from communities throughout Nassau County which: * Patrol in marked vehicles helping to make their community a safer place to live * Help prevent criminal activity by being the "eyes and ears" of the Police Department. * Direct traffic at parades and special events. * Serve during disasters and other emergencies. The Auxiliary Police was established pursuant to provisions of the Civil Defense act of 1951 and is composed of civic-minded residents of the community who work together to improve the level of safety and security in their community.The presence of the Auxiliary Police, in uniform, on patrol in marked police units has been proven to reduce vandalism and other crimes in the community. How do you benefit as an Auxiliary Police Officer? * Self-satisfaction in knowing that you are serving your community. * Excellent experience for those considering a career in law enforcement. * Many local colleges give credits to criminal justice majors who successfully complete the Auxiliary Police basic training course at the Police Academy. Members attend and complete a 23-session basic training course given at the Nassau County Police Academy. Training includes: * Peace Officer powers * New York State Penal Law * Hazardous Materials Awareness * Baton Training * Blood-Borne Pathogens * Basic First Aid/CPR * Traffic and Pedestrian Control * Response to Critical Incidents * Gang Awareness Communication Officer Officers serving in this unit engage in various tasks: Coordinating and documenting daily and emergency functions of personnel, telephone networking of members duties, radio dispatching of units on patrol, managing emergency response to disasters and events, along with providing an important link to other law enforcement agencies as well as fire, medical and governmental entities. |