Uniforms and equipment shall be supplied to members of the auxiliary
police by the regular Tullytown Borough Police Department and shall
remain the property of Tullytown Borough. Uniforms and equipment shall
only be worn and/or displayed while on duty. Uniforms must be worn
in full when on duty. No unauthorized uniforms, accessories or equipment
shall be worn or displayed. When an individual ceases to be a member
of the auxiliary police, all issued uniforms and equipment shall be
promptly returned to the Tullytown Borough Police Department.
Communication technology, radios and related equipment will
be made available to the auxiliary police when deemed necessary by
the Chief of Police or his designated representative. Radios must
be logged in and out with the on-duty police officer. Auxiliary police
will use "plain speak" language in conformity with regular police
department radio procedure during all radio transmissions. Calls must
pertain to official business only. Use of profanity over the radio
is forbidden.
Auxiliary police shall not use emergency warning devices of
any kind (such as flashing lights or sirens) on their private vehicles
either moving or parked. Only the lights which came with the private
vehicle, such as four-way flashers, may be used while parked at the
curb; and they may not be used for the purposes of gaining right-of-way
while in motion. Auxiliary police shall not use their private vehicles
to block intersections to divert traffic. If the situation warrants
a vehicle blocking an intersection, a police car or other emergence
vehicle may be placed at the location.
All members of the auxiliary police are required to have a current
and valid first aid and CPR card. A member who does not have such
a card(s) must attend the first available local training course following
appointment. Members whose card(s) expire during their tenure must
take a refresher course at the earliest opportunity. First aid and/or
CPR may not be rendered by any member of the auxiliary police who
does not possess a current and valid first aid and CPR card.
No member of the auxiliary police shall directly or indirectly
accept any gift, service or other consideration for services rendered
to the auxiliary police.
Members of the auxiliary police are volunteers and shall not
be considered employees of Tullytown Borough for any purpose. Civil
service regulations otherwise applicable to regular Tullytown Borough
police officers shall not be applicable to members of the auxiliary
police.