P.R. Laws tit. 25, § 3131b
Auxiliary police officers have responsibilities that are similar to those of a police officer, therefore, it is determined that, among their duties, they may:
(a) Participate in police crime prevention operations or any other police activity when authorized by the Puerto Rico Police Superintendent or the designated officer, as well as by the communities of the area.
(b) Participate in national emergencies to render services entrusted to them by the Puerto Rico Police Superintendent or the designated officer.
(c) Carry out crime prevention patrols and surveillance with prior authorization from the Superintendent and/or the Area Commanders.
(d) Perform general office work and assist the Police with administrative assignments.
(e) Participate in the search and rescue operations of persons reported missing or in need of emergency assistance.
(f) Render traffic control services.
(g) Render crime prevention surveillance services in schools, parks, malls and urban train stations, among other locations.
(h) Render support services at the offices of auxiliary superintendents, area command centers, districts, precincts, police detachments and mini police stations in all matters related to the operational and administrative phases.
(i) Work pursuant to §§ 4001 et seq. of Title 21, known as the “Autonomous Municipalities Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico of 1991”.
History —June 10, 1996, No. 53, added as § 34 on Sept. 23, 2004, No. 468, § 3.