Rank in the auxiliary police program - - -++ Display shield and I.D card prominently
(Highest Ranked Listed First) on outermost garment when wearing civilian
clothes in any department facility.
+ Auxiliary Deputy Chief (A/DC) + Present both shield and I.D. when necessary to
+ Auxiliary Inspector (A/INSP) establish identification.
+ Auxiliary Deputy Inspector (A/DI)
+ Auxiliary Captain (A/CAPT)
+ Auxiliary Lieutenant (A/LT)
+ Auxiliary Sergeant (A/SGT) Required Equipment - -++ Baton: 24 to 26
+ Auxiliary Police Officer (A/PO) length, 1 1/4 inch thickness. Must be carried at all
time while foot or assigned to RMP duty.
++ Traffic vest MUST be worn at all times while
directing traffic.
Auxiliary Officer Vs. Sworn Officer - - ++ Serviceable Flashlight on all tours - not to
Auxiliary officer regardless of rank, NEVER exceed 12 1/2 inch in length, powered by a max
outrank a sworn uniform member of the service. of 3 "D" batteries or a min of 2 "C" batteries.
++ Nameplate APO- White metal with Black
letters. ASO- Yellow metal with Black letters. 2.5
inch by 5/8 inch. Worn on outermost garment,
Performance on Duty-General - -++ Take centered below shield (expect on raincoat)
personal/meal period in the command, a bona ++ Cap Device- chrome cap (without number) for
fide restaurant or Department Vehicle. APO. APO Supervisor Gold cap
+ Use Black & Blue ink.
+ Correction on department records draw a
straight line across.
Optional Uniform Items and Equipment - -
++ Hand cuff
+ Gloves
Performance on Duty-Prohibited Conduct -
-++ Riding in any vehicle, other than a
department vehicle to which assigned, while on
duty. Patrol Techniques - -Performed on foot
+ Engaging in card games or games in a during the evening hours of 1600-0000 (4:00 to
department facility. 12:00 pm). Patrol between 0001 and 0800 isn't
permitted expect permission with the
commissioner, chief of patrol or C.O.
+NO SOLO PATROL.
Uniforms - -++ Do not wear distinguishable +Inspect post and note condition carefully.
items of the uniform with civilian clothes. + Be alert and observant of any suspicious or
+ Wear authorized breast bar at all times while in ordinary situation.
uniform. + Never perform investigation or enforcement
+ Must maintain at their own expense. duty.
Your the EYS &EARS of the NYPD
Shields, NamePlates and Identification Cards -
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observation report (APS#44) and forward to the
Direction and Control of Vehicular Traffic command AP Coordinator.
Equipment - -Whistle- Use when + Furnish UMOS with all details of incident (call
necessary over by via portable radio)
Traffic Vest- Must be worn all times when
directing traffic
Flashlight- Mandatory to carry on all tours
APO Transit System Prohibited To Do The
Remember: Following: - -+ Inspect toilet facilities.
You should NOT STOP or CHASE MOTORISTS + Attempt to halt/stop fare evaders.
+ Pursue anyone onto platforms, tracks, tunnels.
+ Take physical actions based on the complaint
of a station agent.
Upon Arrival At Post - -Look for the + Argue with NYC Transit personnel/employees.
following: + Conduct train patrol assignments.
+ Physically touch sleeping. passengers.
++ Traffic Condition + Enter darkened areas of the Transit System.
++ Traffic Pattern + Conduct any type of escort i.e., NYC Transit
++ Highway Conditions Revenue escort.
Government Facilities - -Important Unoccupied Stuck Elevators - -If you come
government facilities such as the Murrah Federal across an UNOCCUPIED disable elevator, your
Building in Oklahoma City or City Hall here in obligation would be to notify Housing Authority
New York City, are potential target maintenance personnel.
You must notify Housing Emergency Service or
NYPD Emergency Service Unit (NYPD ESU)
Symbolic Entities - -Almost any facility of immediately if:
interest to the terrorists cause can become the + Door glass missing or if shaft door opens when
target of a WMD attack, especially building elevator is present
associated with controversial issues like family NOTE: You must stay at scene until you are
planning. Particular building - such as City Hall, relieved by uniformed member of the service.
office buildings like Internal Revenue Shrive
(IRS) and FBI offices, and military installations-
are considered likely targets as well. Monuments
that stand in recognition or in celebration of the Occupied Stuck Elevator - -If you come
American people, heroic figure, battles, and so across an OCCUPIED disable elevator, your
forth are often seen as potential targets by obligation would be to notify the radio dispatcher
terrorists holding contradictory societal views. and request the response of Housing Authority
Emergency Service personnel. Also notify NYPD
ESU and Ambulance, if the situation requires the
immediate removal of passengers in cases
Transit Bureau Auxiliary Police Patrol Of The involving, but not limited to, a cardiac condition or
Transit System - -++ Prepare an auxiliary a seriously ill passengers, etc.
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