The function of the Police Reserve is to aid and assist the New Haven Police Department in:
- Detecting and apprehending violators of the law
- Directing the movement of pedestrians and vehicles on all public properties
- Dispersing unlawful or dangerous assemblies
- Enforcing all federal laws, state laws, and city ordinances
- Preserving the peace
- Preventing crime
- Protecting personal and public property
- Protecting personal rights
- Provide police assistance at fires, public gatherings etc. as may be needed
- Safeguarding public health and safety
- Suppressing all unlawful disorderly conduct or practices
This program also serves other police-related activities as directed by the Board of Control, and or the Board of Public Works and Safety for the City of New Haven