What is an Auxiliary Police Program and can I join?
Some police forces in New Brunswick have auxiliary police programs. Auxiliary Police Constables are citizen volunteers appointed as peace officers pursuant to the NB Police Act. They have the powers, authority, privileges, rights and immunities of a peace officer only when accompanied by and under the supervision of a regular police officer. Auxiliary Police Constables conduct patrol duties in police vehicles and on foot with regular police officers; participate in traffic enforcement initiatives and crime prevention programs; assist with crowd and traffic control at various community events; and assist with securing and protecting crime scenes, among other duties. Regulation 91-119 under the NB Police Act requires Auxiliary Police Constables to: • be 19 years of age; • be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada; • not have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Narcotic Control Act or the Food and Drugs Act, or if convicted, have received a pa
