Florida Highway Patrol - Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary

Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary

The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary is a group of civilian individuals from all walks of life throughout Florida, who serve the Highway Patrol and assist Florida State Troopers in performing the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement. The Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary is authorized by Florida State Statute Chapter 321.24, and is overseen by a Lt. Colonel of the Florida Highway Patrol that acts as Auxiliary Coordinator. Each unit of the Auxiliary is supervised by a State Trooper who comes under the purview of the Troop Commander of each troop. Auxiliary members are Florida certified auxiliary law enforcement officers and have the authority to bear arms and the power to arrest violators while under the direct supervision of or are in radio/telephone contact with a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper.

Auxiliary duties include: patrolling the streets and highways of the state, participating in vehicle equipment and license checkpoints, operating the Florida Highway Patrol Breath Alcohol Testing Unit (BAT mobile), and participating in specialized details relevant to traffic related matter.