The 2009 Union County Auxiliary Police class is being held at the Union County John H. Stamler Police Academy. Under the direction of Officer Russel Gottlick, the Auxiliary Academy is an intensive 11-week course run entirely by volunteer instructors. During their academy training, Auxiliary Recruits will receive instruction on traffic control, patrol functions, crowd control, criminal law and courts, preservation of evidence, search and seizure, HAZMAT awareness, First Aid, CPR, unarmed defense, PR-24, OC spray, use of force, defensive driving, incident command, handcuffing, gang awareness, physical training, military drill, and much more.

By the time the recruits graduate the academy, they will be fully-functioning auxiliary law enforcement personnel. Because of the volunteer nature of this program, a great deal of dedication and determination is required by each recruit.