NYPD Auxiliary Police Flashcards

Auxiliary Police Officers are primarily classified as which type of personnel?

Answer: Volunteer civilian members

Auxiliary Police Officers are unpaid volunteers who supplement the NYPD in non-emergency situations.

Which of the following is NOT a standard duty performed by NYPD Auxiliary Police Officers?

Answer: Making felony arrests without a regular officer present

Auxiliary officers may only make arrests in limited circumstances and should always work with or near regular officers.

When an Auxiliary Police Officer observes a crime in progress, the FIRST action should be to:

Answer: Notify the command by radio and maintain observation

Auxiliary officers should immediately notify their command via radio and observe without intervening unless absolutely necessary.

What uniform item distinguishes an Auxiliary Police Officer from a regular NYPD officer at a glance?

Answer: The word 'AUXILIARY' displayed on the uniform

Auxiliary officers wear uniforms that prominently display the word 'AUXILIARY' to distinguish them from regular officers.

Under what circumstance may an Auxiliary Police Officer carry a firearm?

Answer: Generally, auxiliary officers are not authorized to carry firearms

NYPD Auxiliary Police Officers are generally not authorized to carry firearms as part of their volunteer role.

The Auxiliary Police program falls under which NYPD bureau?

Answer: Patrol Services Bureau

The Auxiliary Police program is administered under the NYPD's Patrol Services Bureau.

How many hours of training must a new Auxiliary Police recruit complete before being authorized to patrol?

Answer: 54 hours

New Auxiliary Police Officers must complete approximately 54 hours of classroom and field training before patrolling.

An Auxiliary Police Officer on patrol notices a suspicious package left unattended on a subway bench. The officer should:

Answer: Clear the area and immediately notify regular officers and the command

Suspicious unattended packages require clearing the immediate area and notifying regular officers and the command without touching the package.

An Auxiliary officer's radio malfunctions during patrol. The officer should:

Answer: Immediately return to the precinct or use a cell phone to contact the command

A non-functional radio compromises officer safety; the officer must restore communication with the command immediately.

Which rank is the HIGHEST within the Auxiliary Police structure?

Answer: Auxiliary Captain

The highest rank within the Auxiliary Police is Auxiliary Captain, which commands an auxiliary unit.

Auxiliary Police Officers are required to complete a minimum number of patrol hours per month. What is the standard requirement?

Answer: 8 hours

Auxiliary officers are generally required to complete a minimum of 8 patrol hours per month to remain active.

When writing an Aided Report for an injured person, an Auxiliary officer must:

Answer: Record factual observations and actions taken, not medical conclusions

Auxiliary officers must record only factual, observable information on reports and should not make medical diagnoses.

An Auxiliary Police Officer encounters a person who is apparently intoxicated and disorderly. The BEST immediate action is to:

Answer: Request regular police assistance via radio

Auxiliary officers should request regular police backup rather than physically engaging with a disorderly person.

Which of the following best describes the Auxiliary Police Officer's authority to search a person?

Answer: No independent search authority; searches are conducted only when assisting a regular officer

Auxiliary officers do not have independent search authority and should only assist regular officers who are conducting authorized searches.

During a large community parade, an Auxiliary officer's primary role is to:

Answer: Assist with crowd management and pedestrian traffic flow

At community events, Auxiliary officers primarily assist with crowd management and maintaining pedestrian traffic flow.

An Auxiliary Police Officer may use physical force only:

Answer: In defense of themselves or others when in immediate danger

Auxiliary officers may only use physical force in immediate defense of themselves or another person.

The term 'sector' as used in NYPD patrol operations refers to:

Answer: A geographic area of responsibility assigned to a patrol unit

A sector is a defined geographic area within a precinct assigned to a specific patrol unit.

When an Auxiliary officer is assigned foot patrol and observes graffiti being applied to a building, the officer should:

Answer: Document the description of perpetrators and notify the command

The officer should record descriptions and report to the command rather than attempting to detain individuals alone.

Which type of report would an Auxiliary officer complete when a person reports having property stolen?

Answer: Complaint Report (61)

A Complaint Report (UF-61) is used to document reported crimes such as theft.

The NYPD's Auxiliary Police program was originally established to assist during which historical period?

Answer: World War II civilian defense efforts

The Auxiliary Police program originated during World War II as part of civilian defense efforts.