FAQs • Shreveport, LA • CivicEngage

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 and clean.

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Auxiliary Officer Program

1. Do I have to live in Shreveport to join the auxiliary?: You must be a citizen of Louisiana and a resident of Caddo Parish.

2. Are auxiliary officers reimbursed / paid for their services?: Auxiliary officers are volunteers and as such receive no financial compensation.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Can auxiliary officers issue tickets?: Auxiliary officers write tickets for fire zone and handicap parking violations, as well as non-moving violations.

6. 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 and clean.

7. What vehicles are used by the auxiliary?: The auxiliary has a fleet of nine vehicles reserved for their use only. They are regular police units, complete with radios to be used for dispatch.

8. 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.