The Piqua Police auxiliary is a volunteer, non-sworn organization with a primary responsibility of assisting the Piqua Police Department during emergencies and special events. Examples of duties include such things as escorting parades, providing traffic control along parade routes, traffic control at emergencies such as traffic crashes or fires, assisting the department in operations such as traffic safety checkpoints, and providing security services at special events such as the Independence Day festival, and the Piqua Heritage Festival. Some members of the auxiliary also assist with clerical, filing, transcription, and other office jobs. Some members assist patrol officers by riding with the officer or patrolling in a marked, unmarked, or specialty vehicle, including bicycle patrol as appropriate.
Auxiliary officers are non-sworn, and have no arrest authority.
They are not certified with or authorized to carry firearms. They are required to perform a minimum number of hours service annually. Meetings are held monthly. Uniforms and equipment are provided. Requirements for the Auxiliary are minimum age 18, residence within 5 miles of the City Limits, no criminal record history, a valid Ohio driver's license and a good driving record.