BC RCMP Auxiliary Program
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The RCMP Auxiliary Program strengthens community and police partnerships by providing trained volunteers with the opportunity to perform a variety of authorized activities that enhance community policing and crime prevention initiatives.
In British Columbia, the Auxiliary Program operates under the leadership of the RCMP Commanding Officer in partnership with the Policing and Security Branch – Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (PSB-PSSG).
Auxiliaries are trained and authorized to perform non-enforcement community policing and crime prevention activities such as:
- community/special events
- home and business safety checks, safety talks and activities
- traffic and crowd control,
- disaster planning and emergency preparedness assistance
- searches for lost persons
Volunteers with peace officer status
RCMP Auxiliaries are volunteers who receive a BC Police Act Appointment as a sworn peace officer after completing the training approved by the RCMP and PSB-PSSG.
They are required to:
- maintain RCMP security clearance standards, and
- must complete a minimum of 180 hours of volunteer time annually.
Auxiliaries:
- are not employees of the RCMP or Province of BC
- are covered by WorkSafeBC and insurance provided by the Province of BC against accidental death and dismemberment, and civil liability, while performing authorized activities.
Uniforms
The RCMP provides an Auxiliary with a uniform. The most identifiable markings are the shoulder flashes and patches which state the words "Volunteer/Bénévole" and "Auxiliary/Auxiliaire".
Training
Auxiliary recruits must complete the RCMP training curriculum that includes physical, theory-based and practical training.
Their training includes subjects such as:
- law and police procedures, e.g. Criminal Code of Canada, Provincial Statutes, court room procedures
- effective communications and presentation skills
- officer safety training
- police techniques, e.g. evidence protection, hand cuffing, arrest, etc.
- community policing and crime prevention activities
Continuous learning opportunities are provided to Auxiliaries, ensuring their skills and knowledge are kept current throughout their Appointment in the program.
Interested in becoming an Auxiliary?
For more qualification details and information on how to apply, please contact your local RCMP Detachment.
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