NYPD Auxiliary Police
The New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police is a volunteer Auxiliary police, reserve police force which is a subdivision of the Patrol Services Bureau of the New York City Police Department. Auxiliary Police Officers assist the NYPD with uniformed patrols, providing traffic control, crowd control, and other services during major events. Over 4,500 Auxiliary Police officers contribute over one million hours of service each year. The NYPD Auxiliary Police program is the largest Auxiliary Police program in the United States. Ranks There are seven titles (referred to as ranks) in the New York City Police Department Auxiliary Police: History The precursors to the Auxiliary Police were organized primarily during times of war when police officers were drafted into service, leaving the city with a diminished police force. The Home Defense League was established in New York City in 1916 under Police Commissioner Arthur H. Woods, Arthur Woods to supplement the police force ...
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