We are extremely proud of our Auxiliary Policing Unit and appreciate all the volunteer hours they contribute and dedicate to public safety. Established in 1999, the Unit epitomises the community policing philosophy, particularly Sir Robert Peel’s principle “the Police are the public and the public are the Police”.

• Auxiliary officers serve the community in a volunteer capacity. Most hold full-time jobs in completely unrelated fields, choosing to give back to the community by joining our Service.
• Check “Join PPS” on our Home page to see if we are accepting applications for the Auxiliary Unit. Learn more about recruitment.
• The Unit consists of one Auxiliary Inspector, three Auxiliary Staff Sergeants, three Auxiliary Sergeants and 19 Auxiliary Constables. 
• Auxiliary Officers must successfully complete intensive training that includes developing an understanding of the various duties performed in policing, including (but not limited to): federal, provincial and municipal laws, use of force techniques, mental health procedures, and crime prevention strategies.
• Auxiliary Officers are required to perform a minimum of twelve hours of volunteer duties per month. Duties include assisting on patrol, traffic/pedestrian control at parades and events, and community events (i.e. Police Week).
• In recent years the Auxiliary Unit’s combined volunteer time has surpassed 6,000 hours.
• The Auxiliary Unit provides the Homeguard Inspection program. Book your Homeguard Inspection
• The Auxiliary Unit also provides Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Audits for businesses. 
• The Unit also contributes significantly to the Car Seat Partnership by participating on the Committee and in the child car restraint installation clinics.

The Unit created social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram (@ppsauxiliary), following the guidelines of the Peterborough Police Service Social Media policy.