The BC RCMP is pleased to launch the new tiered Auxiliary Program on April 3, 2024, welcoming new applicants and former Auxiliaries to re-engage.

The Auxiliary Program was subject to a comprehensive review in 2016, in light of an evolving police landscape and a number of tragic events across the country. Following an extensive consultation with Auxiliaries, provincial, territorial, municipal and other partner agencies, changes to the program adopting a tiered system were introduced in 2018.

On February 15, 2023, the Province of B.C. and the BC RCMP signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the new BC RCMP Auxiliary Program at the highest level (Tier 3), applicable only to jurisdictions policed by the RCMP.

Under the direct supervision and in physical accompaniment of a uniformed police officer with the BC RCMP, Auxiliaries may perform the following Tier 3 activities:

All activities under Tier 1 and 2 which include non-enforcement support to operations, various community programs, traffic control and disaster assistance;

Operational patrols;

Attending calls;

Check stops;

Searches of persons as directed by a uniformed police officer;

Scene security.

Cranbrook RCMP will be hosting an Auxiliary Information Session at the Manual Training Centre on Wednesday, April 10, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in volunteering with this program is invited to attend.

Cranbrook RCMP

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