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Borough of Jenkintown, PA
Montgomery County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Jenkintown 4-25-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-12. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A system of organization, rules and regulations governing the Jenkintown Borough Auxiliary Police is hereby promulgated in accordance with the Jenkintown Borough Code (Ordinance No. 2011-12), pursuant to Section 1121 of the Pennsylvania Borough Code, 53 P.S. § 46121, and the Auxiliary Police Law, 53 P.S. §§ 731 to 736, and shall be titled "Auxiliary Police Code of Organization, Rules and Regulations."
The Auxiliary Police Code of Organization, Rules and Regulations shall be referred to as the "Code."
The Auxiliary Police shall assist the regular police force in any emergency or activity deemed necessary as called upon by the Mayor. The primary duty of the unit is traffic control at parades, fire ground, automobile accidents and special details. The Auxiliary Police shall receive assignments and duties from the Chief of Police or from his designated subordinates. Auxiliary Police are directly responsible to the Chief of Police.
Applicants must be residents of Jenkintown Borough or surrounding communities. They must have attained 21 years of age prior to their first meeting. Applicants must complete a personnel application form, which will be submitted to the Police Department for review and investigation and approval by the Chief of Police. Prospective members are required to attend three training meetings before being issued a uniform. After attending three meetings, a new member will be on probation for a period of six months.
The Jenkintown Borough Auxiliary Police shall consist of not more than 10 members.
All new members of the Auxiliary Police shall be sworn in by the Mayor of Jenkintown Borough at a time set by the Chief of Police.
Uniforms and equipment shall be supplied by the Jenkintown Police Department and shall remain the property of the Borough. Uniforms and equipment shall only be worn or displayed while on duty. No unauthorized uniforms, accessories or equipment shall be worn or displayed. Uniforms must be worn in full when on duty. When an individual ceases to be a member, all issued uniforms and equipment shall be promptly returned to the Jenkintown Police Department.
Auxiliary police officers shall:
A. 
Be responsible for the efficient performance of their duties in conformity with the policies and procedures of the Auxiliary Police Unit and the regular Police Department and the Police Code of Conduct.
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Exercise authority consistent with obligations imposed by the oath of office and be accountable to their superiors, promptly obeying all legitimate orders.
C. 
Coordinate their efforts with those of other members of the Auxiliary Police and the regular Police Department so that their teamwork may ensure continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of service program objectives.
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Communicate to their superiors and to their coworkers all information they may obtain which is pertinent to the achievement of service program objectives.
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Conduct themselves in accordance with high ethical standards both on and off duty.
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Report for duty at specified time, physically fit, neatly and properly groomed with prescribed equipment and, if so ordered, report to their supervisor at the conclusion of their tour of duty.
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Make all reports in conformity with the procedure for their accurate and complete preparation.
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Exert every effort to satisfy the needs of citizens requesting service, assistance or information in a courteous manner.
I. 
When directing the movement of vehicular traffic, take a conspicuous and safe position, making signals clear and positive.
Auxiliary Police shall report to a Police supervisor to receive assignments when responding in emergency situations. Auxiliary Police will report for assigned special details at the predetermined time and will receive orders from the Regular Police. Auxiliary Police shall remain at the assigned post until reassigned or relieved.
Walkie-talkie radios will be made available to the Auxiliary Police when deemed necessary. Radios must be logged in and out with the on-duty patrol sergeant. Auxiliary Police will use "plain speak" language in conformity with Police Department radio procedure during all radio transmissions. Calls must pertain to official business only. Profanity is illegal and 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 vehicle, such as four-way flashers, may be used while parked at the curb, and they may not be used for the purpose of gaining right-of-way while in motion. Further, Auxiliary Police are not to use their vehicles to block intersections to divert traffic, etc. If the situation warrants a vehicle blocking an intersection, a police car or other emergency vehicle will be placed at the location.
All members of the Auxiliary Police are required to have a current and valid American Red Cross First Aid and CPR card. A member who does not have such a card must attend the first available local training course following approval of membership. Members whose cards expire must take a refresher course at the earliest opportunity. First aid/CPR may not be rendered by an Auxiliary Police Officer who does not possess a current and valid first aid and CPR card.
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No member of the Auxiliary Police shall directly or indirectly accept any gift, favor, service or other consideration for services rendered.
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The funds of the Auxiliary Police shall be audited annually by the Borough's Director of Fiscal Affairs and the reports of such audits submitted to the Borough Manager and Chief of Police.
All donations to the Auxiliary Police Unit shall be placed in the Borough's Auxiliary Police Fund to be used for the good of the association and acknowledged by Chief of Police, to be forwarded to the Borough Manager for deposit according to proper procedure.
The following reasons are cause for suspension and/or removal from the Auxiliary Police:
A. 
Physical or mental disability affecting the ability to continue in active service;
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Neglect or violation of official duties;
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Violation of any law of the commonwealth which provides that such a violation constitutes a misdemeanor or felony;
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Inefficiency, neglect of duty, intemperance, disobedience of orders or conduct unbecoming an officer; and
E. 
Intoxication while on duty.
Auxiliary Police Officers are volunteers and shall not be considered employees of Jenkintown Borough. Civil service regulations, therefore, shall not be applicable to Auxiliary Police Officers.