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Clarkstown Police Auxiliary Seeking New Members

More so than at any other time of the year, I reflect on things I am grateful for around the holiday season. And each year, one of the many blessings I count is the tremendous volunteer work performed by the Clarkstown Police Auxiliary Unit, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the quality of life in Clarkstown. They’re always there to help us, and we now have an opportunity to help them. Due to a number of retirements, the unit is in need of additional volunteers. 

The organization’s primary function is to supplement the Clarkstown Police Department in several key areas including the regulation of traffic, crowd control, protection of life and property, and preservation of the peace. Members of the Auxiliary Police perform several important duties in town. You’re most likely familiar with the assistance they provide in assisting with traffic and crowd control at our community and school events. While that is their most visible function, the Auxiliary officers do much more than what most people see. They conduct residential house checks, assist with operation safe shopper patrols in our commercial districts, and take part in Gate Night and Halloween safety patrols. They are trained in CPR and the operation of Automated External Defibrillator devices, along with other first aid and medical related skills. 

The volunteer service of our auxiliary members allows the town’s police force to maintain patrol work and better respond to more urgent matters. Their service also provides the police force with the flexibility to cover more events simultaneously and has a significant impact on our taxpayers by reducing the need for police overtime. 

The Auxiliary officers are led and managed by a dedicated and professional auxiliary police command staff.  They maintain the professional standards of the unit staff and coordinate details, conduct monthly meetings and coordinate annual in-service training. In addition to the medical certifications listed earlier, regular training includes defensive safety tactics, crime prevention, defensive driving, and traffic control.  

And while the contributions of all the members of the Auxiliary force are greatly appreciated, every year there is one member in particular whose individual service is honored. 

Volunteering with the Clarkstown Auxiliary Police offers a meaningful way to contribute to your community, while gaining experience in public safety and law enforcement. If you or anyone you know are interested in joining, please consider applying. 

Candidates must have a strong desire for community service, be at least 21 years of age, reside in Clarkstown, have a NYS Driver’s License, have no criminal background, and must complete a physical exam at an assigned medical agency. Anyone interested can start the process for appointment by calling (845) 639-5887.