The Swedish Auxiliary Police

The Auxiliary Police is a nationwide organisation whose primary task is to participate in police operations related to the protection of the civilian population and in rescue operations. It may also be used for other police duties, for example where society has been, or is at risk of being, subjected to particularly serious threats to public order and safety. The Auxiliary Police is organized under the National Police Board and consists of 1500 auxiliary and 320 regular police officers. Auxiliary police officers have regular jobs when not in police service. To apply for joining the Auxiliary Police, an applicant must be a swedish citizen, at least 20 years old, have a drivers license, not be convicted of crime and be of high moral standard. Applicants are subjected to a suitability assessment consisting of personal interviews. The five week basic training course includes legislation, self defense, first aid, police tactics, baton-, pepperspray and firearms practice. Officers in the Auxiliary Police are also given a one-week additional training course every second year. Since 1 januari 2009, a new legislation provides for more extensive training within the local police authorities. Secondly, the Auxiliary Police can be used in more situations than before and more easily be called in for service.

The Swedish Auxiliary Police Association

The Swedish Auxiliary Police Association is an organisation for members of the Swedish Auxiliary Police, both auxiliary officers and regular police officers. The purpose of the organisation is to support social interaction between the members and to promote development of the skills of the Auxiliary Police as well as the use of the Auxiliary Police as a resource for the swedish society.

To be eligable for membership, you must have completed the basic training for the Swedish Auxiliary Police, or be a regular officer with a function in the Swedish Auxiliary Police.