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The Auxiliary Solution To Crime And Terrorism

Vantage Points Header Joel ElvesonIn many police precincts here in New York City along with other parts of the country an underutilized mechanism to assist in the fight against crime and terrorism is currently in existence but as I just alluded to this mechanism is all too many cases underutilized, mismanaged or torn apart by baseless jealousy and antagonistic attitudes with “honorable” mention going to The Office of the President of the United States who resists all efforts (by his own design) to beef up security here in America.

This invaluable mechanism is known as the Auxiliary Police. These highly trained officers act as an extra set of eyes and ears in the precincts they work in. In years gone by they were visible upstanding members of their community who volunteered their time to help their neighborhoods remain free of crime while acting as a liaison between community leaders and organizations and the local precinct officers.

What Do Auxiliary Police Do?
Auxiliary Police assist and work with uniformed patrols (in some cases they are provided with an clearly marked Auxiliary Police vehicle)in such areas as crowd control, traffic control, or other vital support services.
Are Auxiliary Police armed?
Auxiliary police are not issued firearms of any type nor are they trained or permitted to use them which therein presents a problem. If these law-abiding community minded citizens were to be trained in usage of firearms and under what conditions they would be allowed to discharge their weapons the police would have extra support not just in the community in which the serve but act as extra eyes to monitor the activity at certain well known terrorist housed establishments.
Why Aren’t There More Auxiliary Police and what is holding the program back from being used to its full capacity?
Very few Police Precincts (I can only speak for New York City) actively recruit new Auxiliary Police Officers or look to build up the program. The reason is sickeningly simple. Paid Police Officers are afraid these “pretend or toy cops” could take their jobs away or lessen their need. Others are simply afraid to work with Auxiliaries feeling they are too “green” to be tested under pressurized situations. Lost in this reasoning is that the reserve unit of the National Guard are superbly trained to handle the most tense situations.
What Are Some Of The Current Duties Of Auxiliary Police?
Auxiliary police officers are called upon to supplement police work as needed. Although they do not perform duties that require force, they take part in other police work that preserves peace and order, prevents crime and protects life and property, as instructed by their department. Depending on the community, auxiliary police officers may assist in crowd and traffic control, perform uniformed foot or bicycle patrols in a neighborhood or provide security at local concerts and festivals.
What Are The Requirements In Order To Become An Auxiliary Police Officer?
Because auxiliary police officers serve at the discretion of their department’s chief of police, there is variation in the requirements for auxiliary law enforcement officers. For example, many smaller communities tend to have hourly requirements for auxiliary police officers. Moreover, some communities may require that potential auxiliary police officers undergo auxiliary law enforcement training. These training courses are often provided at local community colleges and teach potential auxiliary officers the basics of law enforcement, first aid and firearms training. A minimum of a GED (too Liberal) is the educational requirement. They must meet certain age requirements, pass a drug test and have a clean background which is also checked.
What Is The Salary Auxiliary Police Are Paid?
Auxiliary Police do not earn any type of salary nor do they receive medical benefits. They are strictly volunteers and not deemed deserving of any compensation.
Can Auxiliary Police Serve An Expanded Role?
YES! With the right investment (remember the political forces of the PBA are not enamored of the Auxiliary Police and will resist efforts to expand the program for reasons mentioned previously) in training in such areas of anti-terrorism and recognizing potential terrorist or drug dealing activity.
Could Auxiliary Police Have Stopped The Slaughter In Orlando And Elsewhere?
Possibly! If there was an expanded Auxiliary Police presence who were members of the community where this act of terrorism occurred perhaps they may have picked up that something like this was going to happen or possibly be aware of this shooter and the need to keep a vigilant eye on him. There is no saying their presence could have definitely made a difference.
What Are The Risks Of Becoming An Auxiliary Police Officer?
Similar to the heroes who make up the police forces across our green and growing land there is also the risk a person or gang will try to execute them for the simple hatred of what these brave men and women represent which is law and order with dedication to protecting life and liberty. As Auxiliaries are unarmed (stupidly) they are easy targets to hit as there is no threat of return fire. It should be noted these courageous and dedicated volunteers are not provided with bullet proof vests. More proof of how poorly they are thought of.
What’s Holding This Program From Being Used To Its Maximum Effectiveness.
President Obama is no fan of Law Enforcement (he does not hide his scorn for cops very well) and would cut off any necessary Federal funding to move this initiative forward. The idea of citizens being armed (albeit citizens who are working with the police) is something he takes a very dim view of. The rest of the problem is afore-mentioned PBA politics which is fueled by insecurity which has been the case long before this administration took office.[/message]

To protect the citizens of this country from gangs, violent radical terrorist sympathizers and alike a concerted unabridged effort must be made to onboard new resources (Auxiliary Police that are armed) on a broad scale in an all-out effort to protect Americans here in America.

Joel Elveson
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    • Chris,
      We know violence and vandalism are covered under the United States Constitution. Proud citizens of this country such as you and I along with countless others know better. Hopefully in time when the reality that Donald Trump is our freely elected perhaps things will start to calm down and the hate fill rhetoric will disappear. Thank you for taking the time to read and react to my article. All my best.

    • Violence, property destruction, etc. are NOT guaranteed rights that are covered under the United States Constitution. I inadvertently left out NOT in my last response.

    • Lynn, Thank you for taking the time to read my article and send me your lovely comments. All my best to you.

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