AUXILIARY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Southbridge Auxiliary Police Department's goal is to assist and augment the full time officers
of the police department. It never has been, nor will be the intention of the auxiliary police to
take the place of the full time police officers. Their function is to be the eyes and ears of the
police department, and to assist and learn from the more experienced officers.
One function, which has served several members well, is that the auxiliary department readies
individuals for a career as a full time police officer. With the strict discipline of the unit and
the training each officer receives, by the time that person gets hired as a full time officer he or
she already has a background in law enforcement for the town in which they will serve.
The Auxiliaries are not only a stepping stone for a career in law enforcement, but the auxiliary
police also affords every citizen with the opportunity to serve the Town of Southbridge, and provide
themselves with a feeling of pride in their community.
The Auxiliary Police department will be providing apartment and/or house checks for people who are
on vacation. They will also be providing house checks on a regular basis for people who would like
them, for medical or other reasons.
If you are interested in joining the Southbridge Auxiliary Police Department, or you are interested
in the house checks please contact:
Sgt Steven Bellerose (508) 764-5420
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