New York City auxiliary police officers

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New York City auxiliary police officers are trained civilian volunteers who assist the NYPD with patrols, crowd control, and community policing while having limited law enforcement authority.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf auxiliary police
civilian volunteers
volunteer law enforcement personnel
cannot carry out off-duty police actions under color of authority
conduct full criminal investigations
country United States of America
surface form: United States
dutyStatus part-time
employer New York City Police Department
governedBy New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police guidelines
New York State law regarding peace officers and volunteers
hasAuthority detain individuals until arrival of regular officers
issue certain summonses while on duty
hasLimitedAuthority law enforcement authority
isArmedWithFirearm false
isSworn true
isUnpaid true
mustBe New York City resident or student or worker in NYC
at least 17 years old
mustPass background check
character screening
medical screening
oathAdministeredBy New York City Police Department
operatesInJurisdiction New York City
partOf New York City auxiliary police officers self-linksurface differs
surface form: New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police Program
patrols bicycle
foot
vehicle
performsActivity community policing
crowd control
patrols
primaryPurpose enhance police visibility
provide additional eyes and ears for NYPD
strengthen police-community relations
reportsTo NYPD precinct commanders
requiresTraining NYPD auxiliary police training course
riskLevel elevated personal risk due to uniformed presence without firearms
supports NYPD crime prevention efforts
NYPD special events operations
NYPD traffic control
trainingIncludes CPR
basic law
first aid
police procedures
radio communications
self-defense
usesEquipment flashlight
handcuffs
police radio
wearsUniform true
wearsUniformSimilarTo New York City Police Department
surface form: NYPD officers

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New York City Police Department employerOf New York City auxiliary police officers
New York City auxiliary police officers partOf New York City auxiliary police officers self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police Program