Auxiliary Police are
Citizens who are trained to assist regular full time police
officers in their day to day duties. They must also be prepared to
assume the role of a police officer should the need ever arise due
to an emergency situation. They are VOLUNTEERS that receive no
remuneration for their time and effort other than the satisfaction
that by assisting the police service, they are making their
community a better place to live in.
THE
REALITIES OF AUXILIARY POLICE SERVICE
Before making up your mind about
become an Auxiliary Police Officer, it would be wise for you to
familiarize yourself as to the realities of service as a member of
the Auxiliary.
The normal reaction to thinking of
joining "THE SERVICE" is one of anticipation of playing
a glamorous role dressed in a smart uniform. The reality is that
your duties are routine and sometimes tiring, boring and
occasionally frustrating. You may be asked to perform for long
hours in the blistering heat or freezing cold.
While on duty, you are required to:
- obey lawful orders implicitly
- dress and behave as a member of
a disciplined organization
- conform to the rules and
regulations of the Police Service Act of Ontario and of the
Niagara Regional Police Service (ie. length of hair and wearing
of jewelry)
However.....if you have the right
temperament and are ready to dedicate yourself to this important
voluntary job - there are rewards that do great things for your
self-esteem.
There are times of excitement and
profound fulfillment when you persevere and apply yourself with
interest and diligence.
All this is a lot to expect from a
volunteer - without pay!. But then, the Auxiliary Police are
looking for very special people who really want to do a
particularly tough job!
You must be sure, now and for the
long term, that you are prepared to function as an Auxiliary
officer should you be selected to join the Service. The Niagara
Regional Police Service allocates a substantial budget to recruit,
train and uniform each recruit to the Auxiliary Service, If you
are unable to make a serious commitment, you are earnestly
requested to decline the opportunity of entering the Service, so
that someone else who can make the commitment is able to do so.
