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Decades Later, Former Saanich Auxiliary Officer Honored for Heroic Bravery
#VLEOA #VolunteerLawEnforcementOfficerAlliance #PoliceReserve #AuxiliaryOfficer #VolunteerHero #SaanichPolice #ValourAward #ServeAndProtect #PoliceBravery #PoliceVolunteers #PublicSafetyHeroes #CourageUnderFire More than 50 years after a violent 1973 incident nearly claimed the lives of three officers, former Saanich Police Auxiliary Constable Graeme Henderson has finally been formally recognized for his extraordinary bravery. Henderson received the Chief Constable’s Citizen’
6 days ago
Halton, Ontario Police celebrates long-serving Auxiliary Staff Sergeant, calls for new recruits
#VLEOA #Halton #HaltonOntario #HaltonCanada #Ontario #Canada #OntarioCanada #HaltonPolice #AuxiliaryOfficer #VolunteerInBlue #CommunityService #HaltonRegion #ServeWithPurpose #JoinTheAuxiliary #PoliceVolunteers The Halton Regional Police Service, in Ontario Canada, is highlighting the impact and dedication of its volunteer members, spotlighting Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Sheldon Borges, who has served the community since 2007. As an Auxiliary Officer, Borges has supported front
Nov 23, 2025
Ex-Belleville, Illinois lawyer sentenced after stealing from children of fallen Auxiliary Police Officer
#VLEOA #LODD #AuxiliaryOfficer #WashingtonParkIllinois #WashingtonParkIL #WashingtonParkPolice #Belleville #BellevilleIllinois #BellevilleIL #StLouis #StLouisMissouri #StLouisMO #Missouri #Illinois #JusticeServed #PoliceFamily #Embezzlement #LawyerFraud #PublicTrust #InMemory #Accountability A former Belleville attorney, Jason R. Caraway, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison after admitting to embezzling more than $1 million from his clients—including two childre
Nov 22, 2025
UPDATE: Saugeen Shores Police Mourn the Loss of Auxiliary Constable Catherine Thomas
#VLEOA #SaugeenShores #SSPS #AuxiliaryConstable #InMemoriam #CommunityService #PoliceFamily #VolunteerHeroes #SaugeenShoresPolice #SaugeenShoresPoliceService #SaugeenShoresON #SaugeenShoresOntario #SaugeenShoresCAN #SaugeenShoresCanada #CanadaOntario #AuxiliaryOfficer An Update to our earlier post in April. The Saugeen Shores Police Service announced the passing of Auxiliary Constable Catherine Thomas, who joined the force in 2024 and devoted herself to servin
Nov 21, 2025
Toronto Police Auxiliary to hold upcoming information session.
#VLEOA #Toronto #TorontoPolice #TorontoPoliceService #TorontoPoliceAuxiliary #TorontoCA #TorontoON #TorontoOntario #TorontoCanada #Ontario #OntarioCA #OntarioCanada #AuxiliaryOfficer The Toronto Police Service is inviting community members to learn how they can serve their city as volunteer Auxiliary Officers at an upcoming General Information Session on October 29, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham St., Etobicoke. The sess
Oct 18, 2025
2 Adults and 5 Minors charged for their part in attack of 16-year-old girl near Maryland State Fair that injured a Baltimore County Auxiliary Officer.
#Baltimore #BaltimoreCounty #BaltimoreCountyMD #BaltimoreMD #BaltimoreCountyPolice #Maryland #MD #MarylandStateFair #AuxiliaryOfficer...
Oct 8, 2025
Cranford NJ Police Auxiliary Officers receive hands-on fire safety training.
#Cranford #CranfordNJ #CranfordNewJersey #NewJersey #NJ #CranfordPolice #CranfordPoliceAuxiliary #AuxiliaryOfficer Cranford Police...
Aug 26, 2025
NYPD Auxiliary celebrates the graduation of it's newest class of recruits.
#NYPD #NYPDA #NYPDAuxiliary #APO #AuxiliaryOfficer #NYC #NewYorkCity #NewYorkCityPoliceDepartment #ILoveNY #NY #NewYork The New York...
Aug 25, 2025
Woodbridge, NJ Police Department Adds 14 New Auxiliary Police Officers.
#WoodbridgePoliceDepartment #WoodbridgeNJ #WoodbridgeNewJersey #NewJersey #NJ #AuxiliaryOfficer The 14 new officers will provide...
Aug 23, 2025
Cobourg Ontario Police Auxiliary looking for experienced officers to join their department.
#CobourgPoliceService #CobourgOntario #CobourgON #CobourgPoliceAuxiliary #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #AuxiliaryOfficer Cobourg...
Aug 19, 2025
Oshkosh Auxiliary Police working to keep visitors safe and traffic flowing at the world's busiest airport during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025!
#OshkoshAuxiliaryPolice #Aviation #Avgeek #Oshkosh #AirVenture #OSH25 #aviationlovers #EAA #AirVenture #EAAAirVenture...
Jul 23, 2025
Louisiana Chiefs of Police Association, and Sheriff's Association clash over proposal to establish auxiliary status, separate from reserve status, with auxiliary training reduced to 100 to 120 hours.
#Louisiana #LA #LouisianaChiefsofPoliceAssociation #LouisianaSheriffsAssociation #LouisianaHouseJudiciaryCommittee #AuxiliaryOfficer...
Jun 9, 2025
Edison, NJ Auxiliary Police add 5 Auxiliary Officers to their ranks.
#Edison #EdisonNewJersey #EdisonNJ #NewJersey #NJ #EdisonPoliceDepartment #AuxiliaryOfficer The graduation of the 5 newest Edison, New...
Jun 5, 2025
Sgt. Garrett Hargate awarded as Elyria, OH Police Department 2024 Auxiliary of the Year.
#Elyria #ElyriaOH #ElyriaOhio #ElyriaPolice #Ohio #AuxiliaryOfficer Sgt. Hargate was amoung multiple officers, dispatchers, and support...
Jun 2, 2025
Windsor Police Service recognizes Auxiliary Staff Sergeant who fought off two armed suspects wanted for a string of violent crimes and robberies.
#Windsor #WindsorOntario #WindsorCanada #WindsorPoliceService #Ontario #Canada #AuxiliaryOfficer Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Salloum credits...
May 22, 2025
Oberlin, OH mourning the loss of SRO Billie Neadham. Neadham started as an auxiliary in 2007, but by 2009 became full-time patrol, and in 2010 became a SRO while also overseeing the explorers program.
#Oberlin #OberlinOH #OberlinOhio #OberlinPolice #OberlinSchools #OberlinSRO #SRO #SchoolResourceOfficer #PoliceExplorers...
May 20, 2025
Parma Auxiliary Police gather for the Greater Cleveland Police Memorial Parade.
#Parma #ParmaOH #ParmaOhio #Cleveland #ClevelandOH #ClevelandOhio #OH #Ohio #ParmaPolice #ParmaAuxiliaryPolice #AuxiliaryOfficer...
May 18, 2025
OPP Auxiliary took some time to participate in the Portarama Parade in Tay Township.
#OPP #OPPAuxiliary #OntarioProvincialPolice #Ontario #OntarioCanada #Canada #TayTownship #AuxiliaryOfficer
May 18, 2025
Oshkosh Auxiliary Police working a traffic detail at the Festival of Spring.
#Oshkosh #OshkoshWI #OshkoshWisconsin #Wisconsin #OshkoshPolice #OshkoshAuxiliaryPolice #AuxiliaryOfficer The Oshkosh Auxiliary Police...
May 17, 2025
Ottawa Police Auxiliary Sergeant Arthur Poon celebrates nine years of service and talks about the rewarding experience.
#Ottawa #OttawaON #OttawaCN #OttawaOntario #OttawaCanada #OttawaPolice #OttawaPoliceService #OttawaAuxiliaryPolice #Ontario #Canada...
May 15, 2025
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