Mounted Auxiliary Unit
NYC Parks Enforcement Patrol Mounted Auxiliary Unit is a volunteer unit within the department. This unit is made up of private citizens who volunteer their time by working with officers of the Parks Enforcement Patrol. Auxiliary officers patrol in full uniform and on horseback in various NYC parks, and "ensure the preservation of the natural and living resources in the city's parks, as well as the safety of those utilizing the parks, by maintaining a clearly visible presence. They monitor areas that are not accessible by vehicle; they deter, identify and report illegal or unsafe activities that require Parks Enforcement Patrol or police attention; and they advise the public on park rules and regulations." Auxiliary officers do not have powers beyond a citizen, can not make arrests, and can not carry defensive weapons, such as a firearm, pepper spray, or baton. Auxiliary officers are not used for law enforcement purposes, and if an Auxiliary officer sees a crime in progress, or is told about a crime, they are told to call for Parks Enforcement Patrol officers on their radio. In order to become Auxiliary officers, candidates must "undergo extensive training before going on patrol. Candidates for the unit must prove their riding skills and learn about PEP policies and procedures, use of radios and Parks rules and regulations before acceptance into the Unit and clearance to patrol."
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