Informal Opinion No.

James J. Nolletti, Esq. Village Attorney, Mamaroneck

You have asked whether your village police department may prohibit a member of its auxiliary police force from joining another volunteer service such as the volunteer fire department, rescue squad, or ambulance squad.

You have explained that the village's auxiliary police force was established by the county under the authority of the New York State Defense Emergency Act. The auxiliary police force is governed by the rules and regulations of the village's police department. While auxiliary police officers may only be given peace officer powers…