What are the duties of Auxiliary Officers?

The primary duty of an Auxiliary officer is to perform police duties when accompanied and supervised by a Police Officer. Some areas where Auxiliary Officers are often used are:

• Community Response initiatives,


• Canvassing and searching with respect to evidence or missing persons,


• Maintaining Police perimeters,


• Registration and/or identification of community property (i.e. bicycles),


• Community functions and events such as Police week, parades & Fairs,


• Community safety audits and participate in other crime preventions programs,


• Renewal of community night listing data,


• Serving on community policing committees,


• Assistance with the operation of the Toronto Police Information booths, community Police offices and collision reporting centres.