The Auxiliary Police Program is a volunteer organization.
Members attend a basic training program, which is necessary to perform duty to members at no cost.
The training includes courses in Police Science, Social Science, Criminal Law, Self Defense, First Aide, Radio Communications, and Field Training. The program is open to all qualified persons. This number will be kept on file at the precinct. A Civilian Observation Patrol is primarily a crime watch program involving concerned civilians who act as extended eyes and ears of the Police Department. The volunteers are trained and coordinated by the precinct.