METUCHEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Auxiliary Police

The Metuchen Auxiliary Police Department is a group of people that serves the borough of Metuchen by volunteering countless unseen hours for the greater good of the community.

The Auxiliary Police consists of 10 Active Volunteer members and 1 Exempt member. All are residents of Metuchen. All members have gone through a Basic Auxiliary Police Academy that runs about 16 weeks long. The course is given by the Middlesex County Auxiliary Police Academy and the Office of Emergency Management, which is required by the state of New Jersey.

While on duty all members of the Auxiliary Police have powers to enforce laws in the borough of Metuchen. The Auxiliary Police do not carry firearms. They do carry other items such as handcuffs, expandable batons (night stick), OC Spray (mace), EMS gloves, and a police radio. All members are also trained in self defensive tactics for their safety. They are also trained in CPR / AED.

The Auxiliary Police handle all traffic control during many events that occur during the year, such as the Metuchen Holiday Parade, Metuchen Country Fair, Memorial Day Parade, Fireworks displays, and Charity Walks / Runs.

Other assignments of the Auxiliary Police are to work with the Police Department to:

• Reduce hazards
• Patrol (car patrol with other Auxiliary members or Regular Officers of the Metuchen Police Dept.)
• Assist in emergency or disastrous situations
• Traffic control
• Crowd control
• Emergency call-outs
• Road closures
• First Aid
• Court Room security
• Also to provide services deemed necessary by the Chief of Police

This is all in an effort to enhance the quality of life for the citizens, visitors, and businesses of the community.

Requirements to be an Auxiliary Police Officer:

Metuchen Resident
18 Years old and up
Valid Drivers License
Able to pass a criminal background check

Active Members

Captain Richard Dana Jr., 41 years of Service

Executive Lieutenant Roy Cama, 33 years of Service

Sergeant of Operations Angelo M. Donato III, 13 years of Service

Senior Sergeant Eric Gassenheimer, 26 years of Service

Corporal Joseph Accomando, 20 years of Service

Corporal Patrick Donato, 9 years of Service

Ptl. Ian Page, 5 years of Service

Ptl. Michael Miller, 4 years of Service

Ptl. Todd Garris, 2 years of Service

Ptl. Frank Scapardine, 2 years of Service

Exempt Members

Lieutenant of Operations Angelo M. Donato Jr. 36 years of Service

Auxiliary Police Main line 732-632-8123

For Metuchen citizens interested in joining please contact Capt. Richard Dana Jr. or Auxiliary Liaison Ptl. Cynthia A. Velez.

Applications are available on this website or the Metuchen Police Department Dispatch center. You can print the application and either mail or drop off at the address below.

Metuchen Police Department
500 Main St.
Metuchen, N.J. 08840
c/o Metuchen Auxiliary Police

Auxiliary Police - Public Safety

Auxiliary Police - Administration

Auxiliary Police Application

Return to the Police Department Main Page