Auxiliary Police Program
The Brantford Police Auxiliary Program will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on November 3, 2012, by hosting a gala for all current and past auxiliary members. Click here for more information.
AUXILIARY POLICE PROGRAM
Our City’s first Auxiliary Police Force was formed in 1962 when the Federal Government developed the Emergency Measures Organization which was mandated to deal with natural disasters and local emergency conditions. At that time, the Auxiliary was under the direction of Deputy Chief Les Butcher and Gerald Axworthy, the Emergency Measures Organization Coordinator. Seventy-five men were accepted to undertake a 14-week training course. The first commanding officer was Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Don Oxley. At this point training included map reading, rescue work, radiation detection and basic police skills.
In 1965, the County of Brant Auxiliary Police E.M.O. was renamed, deleting E.M.O. from their official name. The name change took place in 1967 and the City of Brantford Auxiliary Police Force was brought under the direct responsibility of the City of Brantford Police Force.
The Auxiliary Police Service is now attached to the Brantford Police Service and is a section under the Operations Branch, reporting to the Inspector in charge of Operations. Auxiliary Inspector Lance Crump is the current officer in charge of the Auxiliary Police Section.
WHAT THE AUXILIARY POLICE PROGRAM PROVIDES TO THE COMMUNITY
The Brantford Auxiliary Police assist with traffic and crowd control at major events that are held at various times throughout the year.
The Brantford Auxiliary Police Officer also assists the regular service at community-oriented events on a year-round basis.
The Auxiliary Police Section is on hand to assist in providing the manpower to coordinate search parties as well as emergency situations that may arise at any time.
TRAINING
The Auxiliary Police Officer is required to undergo continuous training programs normally conducted on Monday evenings.This program consists of a minimum commitment of 100 hours per year and includes the following mandatory requirements:
- Academic training
- Firearms training
- Defensive tactics
- Beats and Patrols (ride-along) - minimum of four hours per month
- The Auxiliary Officer is also required to participate in three Special Duties per year.
There are no classes for the months of July and August due to personal vacation plans; however, any Beat and Patrol time would be appreciated.
These requirements are mandatory after a recruit orientation course is successfully completed.
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BECOME AN AUXILIARY OFFICER
The following are the necessary steps required to become an Auxiliary Officer:
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada Must be in possession of Secondary School Diploma Must be physically fit
Pass a screening process.
HOW DO I BECOME AN AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER
Submit a covering letter of intent addressed to the Chief of Police and marked “Auxiliary Police Application” Along with a cover letter, a copy of your current resume
PLEASE KEEP THE SERVICE INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR NAME, ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER. This is required in the event that the Brantford Police Service wishes to invite you to the next recruitment testing.
We are proud of our Auxiliary Police Section and its members who continue to provide immeasurable assistance to officers of the Brantford Police Service and most importantly, the citizens of our City. Each year members of our Auxiliary Police Section dedicate over 4,500 hours. Their proud tradition of devotion and service to their community will continue well into the future.
For more information about our Auxiliary Police Section, please email us at gpotts@police.brantford.on.ca
