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Auxillary Police Progam
The Auxiliary Police Program began in 1984 with the establishment of a 9 member uniformed force. The members came from all walks of life but had one thing in common; their willingness to provide invaluable volunteer service to their community.
Auxiliary members are drawn from a wide cross-section of the community. The section falls under the control of the Officer-In-Charge of the Community/Patrol Division. They can be seen performing duties such as initial and emergency response to calls with regular members, traffic and crowd control, crime scene security, marine patrol and community policing initiatives.
Auxiliary Constables are sworn in as Peace Officers pursuant to the NB Police Act and have the powers, authority, privileges, rights and immunities of a peace officer only when accompanied by and under the supervision of a regular police officer.
Auxiliary Officers wear a regular police uniform and are identified by yellow 'Auxiliary Police'patches and badges. Auxiliary Officers do not carry firearms.
DUTIES
Regular Patrol Duties: Auxiliary Officers conduct patrols in police vehicles with regular members and may be responsible for assisting with securing and protecting crime scenes.
Crowd Control: Auxiliary Officers assist with crowd control during parades and other special events.
Foot Patrol: Auxiliary Officers may be assigned to foot patrol duties with a regular member.
Traffic Duty: Auxiliary Officers participate in traffic enforcement initiatives such as impaired driving and motor vehicle enforcement road checks.
Emergencies/Disasters: In the event of an emergency or major disaster, Auxiliary Officers may be utilised. Officers can be used in incidents that range from a missing person to an airplane crash. These emergency duties can come at any time, day or night and the Auxiliary Officer is expected to attend.
Marine Patrol: The Auxiliary Officer may be trained to conduct Marine Patrol and rescue with regular members.
REALITIES OF AUXILIARY POLICING
Persons interested in becoming an Auxiliary Officer should be aware of and consider the following;
- Auxiliary duties may involve exposure to dangerous situations or confrontations.
- Auxiliary duties can be long and physically arduous or monotonous and boring but must be performed regardless of the nature.
- Auxiliary duties may be emotionally upsetting as members can become involved in unpleasant and traumatic situations.
- Auxiliary Officers are required to testify in court.
- Auxiliary Officers are required to follow orders implicitly; conforming to the operational and administrative policies of the Fredericton Police Force.
- Auxiliary Officers are often called to duty with little or no advance notice.
