Difference in Titles

[gcruz1854]

Hi guys, been a while since I posted but can anyone tell me the difference/responsibilities of an Auxiliary Police Officer vs. a Special Class I/II police officer? Does the Spec. Ofcr have the same rights as a fully sworn LEO? It was something that I was wondering about earlier.

[orlandofed5-0]

Class I has limited police authority (its further complicated as you can be a Class Ia or ClassIb) and is generally used for disorderly persons offenses, parking enforcement and traffic enforcement. Class II has the same authority as a full time officer while on duty only. Auxillary police are under the office of emergency management and do not get any PTC training.

[stormz5192]

Class I has limited police authority (its further complicated as you can be a Class Ia or ClassIb) and is generally used for disorderly persons offenses, parking enforcement and traffic enforcement. Class II has the same authority as a full time officer while on duty only. Auxillary police are under the office of emergency management and do not get any PTC training.

Aux are non existent. There is no A and B designation. Class 1 is unarmed and basically just writes tickets. They can take reports and make non indictable arrests (DP-PDP.) Class 2 is basically the same as a full time officer, but they aren't supposed to leave their jurisdiction, can't take their firearm home and have zero powers off duty.

[gcruz1854]

Thank you very much guys! I have a follow up question if you don't mind answering it, how does an Auxiliary or Special PO become a fully sworn Officer? Is there a short cut, do they have to follow the same regulations as a recruit/rookie officer?

[FedIG]

Thank you very much guys! I have a follow up question if you don't mind answering it, how does an Auxiliary or Special PO become a fully sworn Officer? Is there a short cut, do they have to follow the same regulations as a recruit/rookie officer?

I think I saw you posting questions on NJLawman.com. Go back there and search the Special Officer's Corner forum. There is a ton of info on the subject and how to become a Class 1 or 2 and go full time. The short answer is Class two's can be waived to full time with some additional training.

[gcruz1854]

I think I saw you posting questions on NJLawman.com. Go back there and search the Special Officer's Corner forum. There is a ton of info on the subject and how to become a Class 1 or 2 and go full time. The short answer is Class two's can be waived to full time with some additional training.

I actually don't have a forum account with NJLawman, but I believe I've seen the person you're thinking about, I'll check that forum out though, thanks for the help & short answer!

[orlandofed5-0]

Aux are non existent. There is no A and B designation. Class 1 is unarmed and basically just writes tickets. They can take reports and make non indictable arrests (DP-PDP.) Class 2 is basically the same as a full time officer, but they aren't supposed to leave their jurisdiction, can't take their firearm home and have zero powers off duty.

When did the Class Ia. and Class 1b. titles get removed. I know someone who was a Class Ib. but had the authority to conduct traffic enforcement. Worked for Cape May City and did a 3 week academy in Ocean City. I know a few Middlesex towns who have Aux, but they're not under the PD, OEM.

[stormz5192]

Not since at least 1998 when I got into the game.

[orlandofed5-0]

Not since at least 1998 when I got into the game.

This was 98......

[stormz5192]

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcj/njptc/pdf/ptc3_nona.pdf