History of the Auxiliary Police
During the years of World War II it was realized that the number of local law enforcement officers was insufficient to protect our City in the event this area was target of enemy bombs. An auxiliary police force was recruited and trained to alleviate this situation. In May of 1952 this organization was re-activated with a number of the original members and new ones joining. Since then, this division of the City Police Department have spent countless hours serving the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie.
To Join the Auxiliary
After application for employment, the process begins with a review of the application materials. A qualifying applicant is then invited to participate in an interview. If the applicant passes the interview, they move on to a background investigation. Once the background is complete, the Chief of Police makes a hiring decision. For more information about the application and hiring process, please visit https://www.saultcity.com/hr/job-opening/auxiliary-police-corps-auxiliary-officer.
New auxiliary officers are placed on a one-year probationary period. This period serves as an introductory time where the applicant can display good moral character and show the officers that they can conduct themselves properly in strenuous situations.
Activities
The Police Department Auxiliary is very involved in the community through events such as: park security, I-500, numerous parades, Gus Macker, 5k runs & walks, Soo Locks Engineer’s Day, LSSU graduation, Eagles Hockey games, and much more.