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Auxiliary Police

   The Town of Tazewell established the Tazewell Auxiliary Police to support the police department in operational sections of the Department. With the assistance of the Auxiliary Police, the Department is able to maximize the availability of its regular police officers to the community. The Auxiliary Police Unit is comprised of non-paid volunteer citizens of the Town of Tazewell .

   Auxiliary Police Officers have a unique opportunity to participate in the working relationship between our police officers and the community. Auxiliary Police also assist law enforcement officers with their daily duties and special events throughout Tazewell. Some of these duties are patrolling businesses, parking enforcement, patrolling the schools, fingerprinting, traffic enforcement and crowd control.

   Training is provided to the Auxiliary Police through Academy Instructors working in the police department and through the Southwest Law Enforcement Academy . Pepper Spray, Baton, defensive tactics, crime scene procedures and traffic direction are just a few examples of training.

 

How do you benefit as an Auxiliary Police Officer?

bulletSelf-satisfaction in knowing that you are serving your community.
bulletExcellent experience for those considering a career in law enforcement.

Members are uniformed sworn police officers and are given the opportunity to attend training at the police academy.  

Training may include:

bulletHazardous Materials Awareness
bulletBaton Training
bulletBlood-Borne Pathogens
bulletBasic First Aid/CPR
bulletTraffic and Pedestrian Control
bulletResponse to Critical Incidents
bulletFirearms Training  

 

Applicant Requirements:

bulletMust be at least 19 years old
bulletMust be resident of Tazewell County
bulletMust be a college student or posses a degree in Criminal Justice
bulletMust be a citizen of the United States
bulletMust possess a valid Virginia driver's license
bulletMust possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
bulletMust be of good moral character without a felony conviction.
(A misdemeanor conviction may also prevent acceptance.)
bulletMust submit to fingerprinting
bulletMust consent to a background investigation
bulletMust submit to a drug test.

The Auxiliary Police are made up of residents from communities throughout Tazewell County which:

bulletPatrol in marked vehicles helping to make their community a safer place to live
bulletHelp prevent criminal activity by being the "eyes and ears" of the Police Department.
bulletDirect traffic at parades and special events.
bulletServe during disasters and other emergencies.

The Tazewell Police Department Auxiliary Police was established in August 2004 and is composed of civic-minded residents of the community who work together to improve
the level of safety and security in their community. The presence of the Auxiliary Police, in uniform, on patrol in marked police units has been proven to reduce vandalism and other crimes in the community.