Central Park Precinct Seeks 70 Volunteers to Fill Out Auxiliary Force
(DNAINFO) Shaye Weaver | November 4, 2015 The Central Park Precinct is searching for new faces to join its auxiliary police unit — volunteers who would be the “eyes and ears” of the department, said the unit’s commanding officer.
The precinct dedicated to the 843-acre park currently has 30 to 35 volunteers in its auxiliary police unit, but it’s looking to bring the number to 100 in order to be in full force, according to Inspector Roger Thomas.
While they don’t carry firearms, auxiliary officers play a crucial supporting role to police officers by helping out with patrols, handing out fliers informing residents of spikes in certain types of crime, and adding to the police presence at festivals, parades, concerts and fairs.