We are extremely proud of our Auxiliary Policing Unit and appreciate all the volunteer hours they contribute and dedicate to public safety. Established in 1999, the Unit epitomises the community policing philosophy, particularly Sir Robert Peel’s principle “the Police are the public and the public are the Police”.
- Auxiliary officers serve the community in a volunteer capacity. Most hold full-time jobs in completely unrelated fields, choosing to give back to the community by joining our Service.
- Check “Recruitment” on our Home page to see if we are accepting applications for the Auxiliary Unit. Learn more about recruitment.
- The Auxiliary Unit is structured like a platoon in the Operations Division with Staff Sergeants, Sergeants, and a number of authorized Constables.
- In 2019 the Auxiliary Unit was comprised of 33 members (Two Staff Sergeants, three Sergeants and 28 constables).
- Auxiliary Officers must successfully complete intensive training that includes developing an understanding of the various duties performed in policing, including (but not limited to): federal, provincial and municipal laws, use of force techniques, mental health procedures, and crime prevention strategies.
- Auxiliary Officers are required to perform a minimum of twelve hours of volunteer duties per month. Duties include assisting on patrol, traffic/pedestrian control at parades and events, and community events (i.e. Police Week).
- In recent years the Auxiliary Unit’s combined volunteer time has surpassed 6,000 hours.
- The Auxiliary Unit provides the Homeguard Inspection program. Book your Homeguard Inspection
- The Auxiliary Unit also provides Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Audits. Email the Auxiliary Unit to book your appointment
- The Unit also contributes significantly to the Car Seat Partnership by participating on the Committee and in the child car restraint installation clinics.
2020 Overview:
The members of our Auxiliary Unit are a vital part of the service we provide to the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan Monaghan. Established in 1999, these volunteer members provide extra value to the communities we serve.
This Unit epitomizes the community policing philosophy of “the police are the public and the public are the police.” 31 members including 2 Staff Sergeants, 3 Sergeants and 26 Auxiliary Constables make up the Auxiliary Unit. There were two resignations in 2020. Total hours for the Auxiliary Unit for 2020 were 1881 hrs. This is our lowest year ever for volunteered hours. The decrease is largely due to the COVID 19 Pandemic and Auxiliary members restrictions due to this Pandemic.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Auxiliary Unit could not participate in as many events as years past. There were some events that this Unit was able to assist with including, Car Seat Installations & Clinics, PRHC Support Parade, City Park Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Study, Fairhaven Support Parade, Peterborough Police Service Halloween Kids Event, Pete’s Halloween Parade, Kawartha Food Share Event, Pete’s Christmas Parade, 5 RIDE details with the Traffic Unit, and Peterborough Pete’s Games.
The Unit created social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram (@ppsauxiliary), following the guidelines of the Peterborough Police Service Social Media policy.