March 2014

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Mount Vernon Burglary Suspect Arrested 18 March

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The Mount Vernon burglar alleged to be involved in a string of business break-ins was arrested according to an 18 March article on the front page of the Lawrence County Record (subscription required). The Sheriff's Auxiliary is thanked in that article for its service in helping to protect Mount Vernon businesses.

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Supplementary Night-time Patrols in Mount Vernon

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Over the last weekend, the Sheriff's Auxiliary has been working very closely with the Mount Vernon Police Department to provide supplementary night-time patrols to help protect area businesses. More than half of our volunteers took time out of their weekend to deploy in the middle of the night and patrol or sit in unmarked vehicles in addition to the staff overhead of planning, coordinating, and equipping patrols (plus filing paperwork). We intend to continue working with the MVPD to supplement their manpower for night-time patrols for the forseeable future.

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Accountability

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In the Auxiliary, accountability comes down to our reporting process (e.g. activity logs, quarterly reports, after-action reviews), and, when necessary, disciplinary procedures. For egregious violations, we may be subject to civil and criminal process. Volunteers in Missouri are protected from some kinds of civil liability ("Good Samaritan" Law) such as medical malpractice if:

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Limits

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All authority has limits. What are the limits of Auxiliary officers?

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Responsibilities

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Our officers' commissions contain the following:

Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of [Candidate], I do appoint him a [Rank] in the Lawrence County Sheriff's Auxiliary to rank as such from the [Date]. This Officer will therefore carefully and diligently discharge the duties of the office to which appointed by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging.

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Source

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An officer is always commissioned by an elected official or officials. The commissions of US military officers are recommended by the President (through the Secretary of Defense) and approved by Congress. In the Missouri National Guard, the legislature approves commissions recommended by or on behalf of the Governor. In the Auxiliary, the Sheriff is our elected official and must personally approve commissions because it is his authority which is being delegated on behalf of his constituents.