Originally Posted by MGH_PD

i was looking if any know where i can find a list of town with aux/res officers? I know alot of the depts in the western part of the state have them but does anyone know what depts south of boston have them? Also do you need to wait until the annouce a vacany or is it more towards open enrollment for aux/res thanks for the help

Originally Posted by HELPMe

I know natick has one. Its mostly old men and kids. They just patrol the high school and carry OC. I dont think they get put through any kind of academy.

Originally Posted by RPD931

I used to be on Natick Aux. (years ago), but I still know a few of the current guys on there. Not much has changed. A VERY small group. The guys can attend the R/I Academy, although not required, many have attended it. The ways the rules are written is that they are not specials per say, but can do certain things as directed by the Commanding Officer... figure that out. We patrolled ALL of town property (not just the high school) and in Natick that is a ALOT of territory. There is only 2 or 3 "Old Men", the others are in their 20's-30's. Very squared away guys, most of them joined it for the mere fact of serving in the town they live in (or grew up in). The relationship with the full-timers is "iffy" but actually slowly getting better. Some of them will take you on ride-alongs. Not a bad place to break in the Aux circuit. Although it is loosely managed/directed as there really is no real dedicated director. They are unarmed and carry OC and cuffs. The Chief is a believer in the Aux unit, but whenever he tries to give the Aux more "juice" the union always has something to say. But he did buy all new uniforms for the Aux a couple years ago, nice stuff, spent some big bucks. Before that they had to buy their own. I heard sometime ago that they were getting PR-24's although I'm not sure what the outcome was.

Originally Posted by HELPMe

I used to work with a few chuckle heads that were on the natick aux. Russ Sandow, Rich Riggerio. I know the LT Pagliarulo who is incharge of the aux. Dont you guys take the 67 car on patrol? I was always told that you guys patrol the High School and town common on 135. Natick is a big town but not that big. Was Salis the commander of the aux when you were in it?

I have nothing against the natick aux. My father is a natick cop, i grew up in natick although i dont live there anymore and my whole family lives in natick. I was just stating from my interactions with the natick aux there seemed to be alot of "old timers". I have had to work details with them at the natick mall a few times for the 4th of july fire works. Not a bad bunch of guys but some just didnt know what they were doing. Like how to direct traffic was a big one.