The Auxiliary
Police is a volunteer division of the Colonial
Heights Police Department. The main function of the
Auxiliary Police is to provide support and
additional manpower to the patrol division. At
present there are eleven members which consist of a
lieutenant, two sergeants, and eight officers. The
Auxiliary Police are utilized on both an assigned
and call-out basis, as well to ride-along with
officers on patrol. In the past the Auxiliary
Police have been able to provide much needed
additional manpower during holiday celebrations,
storms and disasters, civic events, athletic events,
and school functions. Also during the busy season
and throughout the year, the Auxiliary Police
provide security at local retailers, banks, etc.
Besides the initial training upon acceptance by the
police department, the Auxiliary Police receive
regular monthly training, firearm qualifications,
and other mandated qualifications.
The requirements to become an
Auxiliary Police Officer are equivalent to those of
a regular officer with the exception of training.
Applications may be obtained from the Colonial
Heights Department of Human Resources.
Qualifications include:
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Have a good driving record.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Attend a basic 80-hour course to
include handgun qualification.
- Attend monthly training meetings.
- Work a minimum of 16 hours per
month.
- Must be a resident of the City of Colonial
Heights.
All equipment
and uniforms are furnished by the City of Colonial Heights.
Serving as an
Auxiliary Police Officer is an excellent opportunity to aid your community
while gaining valuable background experience in police work.
To
inquire further about auxiliary police, please call 520-9311.
AUXILIARY
POLICE
