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Newport News Police Department - Operational Manual
OPS-240 - AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS
Amends/Supersedes: OPS-240 (02/27/2017) Date of Issue: 06/18/2021
I. GENERAL
A. The Newport News Police Department maintains an Auxiliary Police Officer program according to
the provisions of City Code, Chapter 32, Article I, Section 32-1, concurrent with §15.2-1731 of the
Code of Virginia. [1.2.1]
B. Powers, Authority and Duty Requirements
1. Auxiliary police officers serving the City of Newport News will generally perform the same duties
as full-time, paid police officers and possess equivalent authority when on-duty under the
conditions set forth in §15.2-1731 of the Code of Virginia.
2. In order to acquire the legal authority to carry and use weapons in the performance of their duties,
every auxiliary police officer is required to achieve state qualification status and have successfully
completed a Virginia DCJS certified police training academy. Complete and appropriate
instruction on applicable policies on firearms and use of force must occur prior to carrying a
firearm during the course of their duties. [1.2.2; 4.3.1; 4.3.2; 33.4.1; 33.4.4]
3. Auxiliary police officers may be called into service according to §15.2-1734 of the Code of
Virginia for the following reasons:
a. In times of public emergency;
b. When there is an insufficient number of regular police officers to preserve the peace, safety,
and good order of the community;
c. At any time for the purpose of training;
d. To aid and assist regular officers in the performance of their duties.
4. Auxiliary police officers are expected to serve a minimum number of 24 hours per fiscal quarter
and are allowed the flexibility to work partial shifts.
5. Auxiliary police officers are granted their arrest powers and authority as outlined in Section I.B.1.,
above. Accordingly, auxiliary police officers shall not:
a. Exercise their powers and authority as a Newport News auxiliary police officer when off-duty.
b. Engage in secondary employment that involves the use of their sworn police powers. [22.2.5]
c. Carry a concealed weapon (unless the auxiliary police officer possesses a valid Virginia
concealed weapons permit issued by the appropriate Circuit Court).
1) This does not apply to those auxiliary officers who qualify for concealed weapon status as
retired sworn law enforcement officers as set out in Virginia Code §18.2-308.016 and
United States Code, Chapter 44, Title 18 §926C.
2) The auxiliary police officer shall not carry their Department issued firearm when off-duty.
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