The Nassau County Auxiliary Police Unit, which serves the West Hempstead, Lakeview, Franklin Square, Garden City South,Malverne Oaks, Malverne Park and North Lynbrook communities are making residents aware that volunteers are needed to serve as members of the Auxiliary Police.
The Auxiliary Police are volunteers dedicated to making their community a safe place to live. Members patrol in marked cars equipped with a two-way radio and emergency equipment. Auxiliary Police Officers patrol seven days per week in these communities in addition to assisting the Police Department with crowd control and traffic at community events.
Another function of the Auxiliary Police is to assist the Police Department at any disaster or during any county-wide emergency. Auxiliary Police Officers must be between ages 18-55, a Nassau County resident, a U.S. citizen and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. All applicants must also have a valid New York State drivers license. A 35-session NYS Basic Training Course held at the Nassau County Police Academy must be completed.
For additional information on becoming an Auxiliary Police Officer please call 573-8830 or email recruit@pdcnaux.org
