Volunteering with the Auxiliary Division is a very rewarding and interesting way to serve the community. Auxiliary members work closely with the regular police officers and have a front row seat to many of the City’s most popular events. Many of the current members have found their service so rewarding that they have remained active for decades.

Members of the Auxiliary Division are not police officers and they have no law enforcement authority; they do not patrol and they do not make arrests or issue summonses. All of their activities are about preparing for their role in disasters and emergencies.

The Auxiliary Division meets once a month on a Monday evening for training and participates in special events that are usually on weekends. Members are expected to participate in training and special events for an average of about 15 hours per month, sometimes more. In addition new members are required to attend a 40 hour basic training program that is given in the evening over a two week period.

Applicants for the Auxiliary Division must be:

• A citizen of the United States.
• A resident of the City of White Plains.
• Between twenty (20) and fifty (50) years of age at time of application.
• A NYS licensed driver & with a clean record for at least three (3) years prior.
• A high school graduate or possess a GED.
• A person with no past or present criminal history.

Before appointment applicants will be subject to a background investigation, interview, psychological examination and a physical examination including but not limited to:

Eye sight test (20/40 without correction)
Hearing Test
Substance abuse test

Persons who have questions or who are considering applying are encouraged to contact Sgt. Marco Garced at mgarced@whiteplainsny.gov or at (914) 422-6304.