Auxiliary Police Forces in Localities

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Auxiliary Police Forces in Localities.” It is part of Chapter 17 “Police and Public Order”, which is part of Subtitle II “Powers of Local Government”, which is part of Title 15.2 “Counties, Cities and Towns”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 15.2-1731	Establishment, etc., authorized; powers, authority and immunities generally
§ 15.2-1732	Appropriations for equipment and maintenance
§ 15.2-1733	Appointment of auxiliary police officers; revocation of appointment; uniform; organization; rules and regulations
§ 15.2-1734	Calling auxiliary police officers into service; police officers performing service to wear uniform; exception
§ 15.2-1735	Acting beyond limits of jurisdiction of locality
§ 15.2-1736	Mutual aid agreements among governing bodies of localities