Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Must not have a felony history or committed any acts deemed to be felonious behavior.

Must not have a mental or physical disability that would cause the applicant to be unsuitable to perform the duties of an Auxiliary Officer.

Must be a high school graduate or have an acceptable GED certificate.

Must not have a DWI conviction within the past 5 years or 3 moving violations within the past 12 months, including any suspension or revocation violation.

Must be a citizen of the United States and reside in Louisiana. If applicant is active military, a letter of approval must be submitted and signed by the applicant's commanding officer.

Must be willing and able to commit at least ninety-six (96) hours per year to the program.

Auxiliary Officers must be willing to work special events and emergency call outs at anytime. They must be able to work in all kinds of weather and be able to stand on their feet for extended periods of time.

Auxiliary Officers sometimes are the first responders to automobile accidents and as such they must be able to inform headquarters of the situation, request emergency medical services, if required, and take charge of the scene until help arrives.

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Auxiliary Officers perform a number of routine activities.  Specific duties include directing traffic, writing minor accident reports, issuing parking citations, impounding abandoned vehicles,  and assisting police officers in non-enforcement duties.

Auxiliaries also respond to emergency situations and are subject to call out 24 hours a day.  During the evacuation of south Louisiana due to Hurricane Rita, Auxiliary Officers were stationed at various spots around the city to direct evacuees to shelters.  They then did security patrols of the shelter parking lots for the next several weeks.  Hazmat spills, power outages and major accidents are some of the other situations that Auxiliary Officers respond to any time of the day or night.

Auxiliary Officers work special events as well.  The Independence Bowl, Mardi Gras parades, the Rockets Over The Red Fireworks Show and the Sickle Cell Softball Tournament are just a few of the events where you will see officers at work.

Individuals accepted into the Auxiliary program will undergo 40 hours of training at the Shreveport Police Regional Training Academy. Classes are conducted two nights a week (Mon. & Wed) over a five week period. The staff of the Shreveport Police Training Academy and supervising officers provide the necessary training to provide applicants with the knowledge, skills and abilities required of them for the nature of their assigned tasks. 

Training Dates:  May 7, 2012  -  June 13, 2012

Do I have to live in Shreveport to join the Auxiliary?

You must be a citizen of Louisiana and a resident of Caddo Parish.

Are Auxiliary Officers reimbursed/paid for their services?

Auxiliary Officers are volunteers and as such receive no financial compensation

After the Auxiliary Training Academy, is there additional training required?

Auxiliary Officers are required to have a total of 24 hours training each year. This is accomplished at monthly meetings where general Auxiliary business is discussed and retraining is conducted. In addition, Auxiliary Officers may attend any class conducted at the Shreveport Regional Police Training Academy.

Does the Department or city provide insurance in the event of injury while on duty?

Auxiliary Officers are covered by the City of Shreveport's Workmen Compensation up to $250,000 for injuries they may receive while on active duty. In addition, they are eligible to join national groups such as the National Reserve Law Officers Association which provides accidental death and medical insurance coverage for officers injured or killed in the line of duty.

Can Auxiliary Officers issue tickets?

Auxiliary Officers write tickets for Fire Zone and Handicap parking violations as well as non-moving violations.

Are Auxiliaries supplied with uniforms and equipment?

The Department supplies uniforms as well as necessary equipment such as duty belt, radio holder and traffic vest. A cleaning allowance is also included to keep uniforms neat & clean.

What vehicles are used by the Auxiliary?

The Auxiliary has a fleet of 9 vehicles reserved for their use only. They are regular Police units, complete with radios to be used for dispatch.

What are the requirements to maintain my position with the Auxiliary?

All officers are required to perform a minimum of 24 hours of active duty each quarter for a total of 96 hours per year. In addition they are required to attend all Auxiliary meetings and training sessions as both are mandatory.

What are some of the Auxiliary’s request for service?

1. Write accident reports on private lots.
2. Keep fire and handicap parking spaces clear.
3. Traffic control for power lines down or traffic signals out.
4. Assist at community functions with crowd control.
5. Be a Police Presence in neighborhoods.