Auxiliary Police Unit
The Decatur Police Auxiliary Unit is allotted 35 positions. The Auxiliary Unit is a volunteer unit, which provides traffic control and security for over 40 events a year. Auxiliary Officers also assist sworn officers during Special Events, Roadside Safety Checks and acting as a back up officer during shift patrols. The number of events and annual service hours continue to increase with a ten-year average of 6,247 hours annually. Special events include numerous parades, walks / runs, escorts and the Decatur Celebration.
Annual Service Hours
1997 – 5592
1998 – 5469
1999 – 4633
2000 – 6167
2001 – 5756
2002 - 5617
2003 – 6628
2004 – 7967
2005 – 6411
2006 – 8234
10 Year Average - 6247