DNAinfo New York, reports that the all volunteer auxiliary police unit is looking to add 70 more people to its force. The precinct dedicated to the 843-acre park currently has 30 to 35 volunteers in its auxiliary police unit and would like to bring their numbers up to 100.
Current volunteers are made up of people of all ages, from those in their early 20s to their mid-60s. The time commitment is a minimum of 12 hours per month, but most do more than that. While they don't carry firearms, auxiliary officers play a crucial supporting role to police officers by helping out with patrols, handing out fliers informing residents of spikes in certain types of crime, and adding to the police presence at festivals, parades, concerts and fairs.
To become an auxiliary police officer, volunteers need to be at least 17 years old, be a U.S. citizen, live or work in New York City, have a valid driver's license or state I.D. card and go through an extensive background check. To learn more about the requirements, as well as to read the article in its entirety, click here.