The powers, training and other requirements for peace officers under
New York Criminal Procedure Law, Article 2 and other statutes, orders,
rules and regulations duly promulgated relating to auxiliary police
are hereby conferred upon members of the auxiliary police of the City
of Mount Vernon, New York, subject to such limitations as are contained
in said Article 8 of the New York State Defense Emergency Act (Chapter
784 of the Laws of 1951).
When called for duty, the said auxiliary police shall possess the
powers and perform the duties as provided in Article 2 of the Criminal
Procedure Law of the State of New York and shall be subject to the
orders, rules and regulations of the Mount Vernon Police Department.
The said auxiliary police shall serve without compensation, shall
not be considered members of the regular police force of the City
of Mount Vernon and shall be used only in cases of necessity or emergency.