Police Auxiliary Offers Taste Of Law Enforcement

Ever wanted to know what it was like to be a police officer, but are past the point where you could make it a full-time profession?

That's where the Oak Creek Police Auxiliary comes in.

The auxiliary not only offers Oak Creek residents a flavor of law enforcement work, but also an opportunity to volunteer in their community.

Auxiliary officers serve in security-type roles for events such as high school basketball and football games and community festivals. In addition, the group helps process Oak Creek municipal court cases, goes for ride-a-longs with officers and have assisted police with traffic control at major incidents.

"We’re the eyes and the ears for the police department," auxiliary officer Greg Wolf said.

Members said they see it as a unique opportunity to help their city. Officers can often be seen at the July 4 parade, the Lions Club's Labor Day festival and National Night Out. Active members also get to know nearly all of the Oak Creek police officers, who appreciate the efforts they put in.

"My motivation was the fact that I live in Oak Creek, and I had the time to donate to get involved with the community," auxiliary officer John Smith said.

Not only do they voluntarily serve in police-type roles, members also undertake charitable efforts of their own. They raise money to put together baskets containing food and other items for those in need. Most recently, some of their donations went toward the Greif family, a .

The auxiliary has lost some members in recent months and is hoping to attract new members. The group is also in need of donations to help continue to provide baskets for the poor.

Any residents who are interested can stop by the police station at 301 W. Ryan Road or call (414) 762-8200 for more information.