NYPD 19th Precinct Auxiliary Police Unit
Cause Area
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Disaster Relief
- Emergency & Safety
- Justice & Legal
Location
153 East 67th StreetNYCPD 19th PrecinctAuxiliary Unit, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10021 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Who are the Volunteer Auxiliary Police?
They are civic-minded, individuals who volunteer to assist their local Police Precincts, Housing Police Service Area, and Transit Borough Queens, by performing uniformed patrol in their communities. They are recruited, trained and equipped by the Police Department. They come from many diverse backgrounds and a myriad of occupations throughout the City, such as computer programmers, mechanics, doctors, bar tenders, merchants, nurses, security guards, lawyers, school teachers, airline employees, writers, finance professionals, doormen, students, etc.
Description
Auxiliary Police provide extra "eyes and ears" for the Police Department by performing uniformed foot, vehicle and bicycle patrols. They are trained to observe and report conditions requiring the services of the regular police. Whenever possible, they assist in non-enforcement and non-hazardous duties. The following are some areas in which the Auxiliary Police assist the Police Department:
- Residential and commercial areas
- Community festivals, parades, concerts, street fairs, park patrols
- Subway entrances and token booth areas
- Perimeter of Houses of Worship
- Crime prevention activities
- Traffic control