By Forum Staff
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Howard Beach) this week honored the contribution to public safety from NYPD Auxiliary police officers and the nearly 60 years of service from the Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York as she awarded the union an official State proclamation.
Pheffer Amato thanked all the auxiliary cops who “perform their duties as volunteers, placing them among the most distinguished and valuable individuals in service to the people.” She also praised the union for fearlessly defending auxiliary police officers who are often local residents who go through specific training to directly assist the NYPD and help protect their communities.
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The assemblywoman also announced the allocation of $250,000 in capital funding to the Auxiliary units of the 106th (pictured), 100th and 101st precincts.
“Auxiliary police officers are some of the most civic-minded New Yorkers who take on heroic responsibilities in support of the well-being of their communities. They assist the amazing NYPD in so many ways. This is a special way to say thank you to all of New York City’s Auxiliary police officers, while also celebrating the union that has defended and represented them fearlessly,” Pheffer Amato said.
The assemblywoman also announced the allocation of $250,000 in capital funding to the Auxiliary police units of the 106th, 100th and 101st precincts. “In a time when there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day, APO’s throughout our city find a way to commit more than a million hours of volunteer time to this incredible work. They want to help protect our community which is truly honorable. By allocating this funding to each precinct’s Auxiliary unit, I’m making sure they have the resources they need to help the NYPD and get the job done right,” she added.
