Aurora Police News
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The Aurora Police News Blog was created in 2016 as a new way to share news and information from the Aurora Police Department with the community we serve. It is maintained by the staff of the Public Information Officer. 

Public Information Officer Staff:

Sergeant Faith Goodrich - Unit Supervisor
Agent Matthew Longshore - Public Information Officer
Joe Moylan - Public Information Officer
Sydney Edwards - Public Information Officer 

To reach a member of the Public Information Officer call 720.432.5095 or email [email protected]. If you are a member of the public and you have a question, general request, comment or concern, please email [email protected].

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The men and women of the Aurora Police Department are committed to making a Aurora a safer place everyday.

DISCLAIMER: Information is subject to change as case investigations proceed. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable cause have not been charged. All arrestees are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. 


Recent Posts
The Aurora Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for Lateral Entry Police Officers. Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2017. This application and testing process will be used to establish an eligibility list for Aurora Police Academy Class 2017-1L which is scheduled to start in June of 2017. The department is looking to hire approximately 17 Lateral Entry Police Officers.

To apply for lateral entry applicants must have three (3) years of previous related experience in good standing in a full service Law Enforcement Department within the last four (4) years from the date of application. Note: A full service Law Enforcement Department is defined as an agency that responds to calls for service, makes arrests, and files criminal cases without the services of another law enforcement agency.

Starting salary for Lateral Entry Police Officers in 2017 is $58,253.00-$71,714 (determined by experience and education). Top pay for Aurora Police Officers in 2017 will be $83,572.

The Aurora Police Department is committed to maintaining and improving peace, order and safety, through excellence in law enforcement and community service. We seek diverse men and women who possess honor, integrity and who are morally sound. Applicants should be problem solvers, community-oriented and ready for a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement.

Applicants who would like to speak with a Police Recruiter can call 1.800.637.9963 or send them an email. Download an Applicant Information Guide for more information about minimum qualifications, testing process, salary and benefits.

Recruting Unit Webpage
Recruiting Unit Facebook Page
Recruiting Unit Twitter Page

Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 22, 2016 at 4:25 PM
  
Aurora Police Department Explorer Post 2024 is seeking highly motivated young men and women, ages 14-19 who are interested in exploring a career in law enforcement and giving back to their community.  Police Explorers are uniformed volunteers who perform
a variety of community relations work 

Explorers participate in community events by assisting the police department with traffic and crowd control. They assist at the three Police District Station Front Desks answering phones and providing information to the public. They participate in a variety of community service and outreach events. 

Explorers receive training in personal safety, crime scene investigations, hostage negotiations, domestic violence, ethics, traffic stops, community relations and other law enforcement subjects. 

Explorers who complete 8 hours of service or training for each month have the opportunity to ride with a patrol officer and experience first hand police operations in the field. Explorers participate in local, regional, and national conferences and competitions.  

Explorers who excel in the program are eligible to receive scholarship money for college, hold leadership positions in the post and receive Civil Service Preference Points when they apply to become an Aurora Police Officer.

The post is currently accepting applications until November 9th. Those who are accepted into the program will be required to attend the Police Explorer Academy which will start in January of 2017. Classes for the academy are held every Saturday for 12 weeks. 

The Explorers will be hosting a Recruiting Open House on Saturday, September 24th at 2:30 p.m. at the Aurora Central Library (14949 E. Alameda Parkway). 

For more information about the Explorer program visit www.auroraexplorers.com or call Police Recruiter Jennifer Krause at 303.326.8759. 

Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer 
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
Posted by Guest  On Aug 23, 2016 at 2:29 PM
  
The Aurora Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers. Applications will be accepted until December the 11th. This application and testing process will be used to establish an eligibility list for Aurora Police Academy Class 2017-1B which is scheduled to start in June of 2017.  The department is looking to hire approximately 18 Entry Level Police Officers.

Starting salary for entry level police officers in 2017 will be $52,403. Top pay for Aurora Police Officers in 2017 will be $83,572.*

The Aurora Police Department is committed to maintaining and improving peace, order and safety, through excellence in law enforcement and community service. We seek diverse men and women who possess honor, integrity and who are morally sound. Applicants should be problem solvers, community-oriented and ready for a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement.

Applicants who would like to speak with a Police Recruiter can call 1.800.637.9963 or send them an email.  Download an Applicant Information Guide for more information about minimum qualifications, testing process, salary and benefits.  

Recruting Unit Webpage
Recruiting Unit Facebook Page
Recruiting Unit Twitter Page



Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095

* Pending approval of 2017-2018 police officer contract. 

Posted by Guest  On Aug 09, 2016 at 7:45 PM
  
The Aurora Police Department Recruiting Unit has partnered with the Community College of Aurora and Perfecktly Imperfeckt to host a fitness competition for men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

The event will be held on June 25, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Community College of Aurora Lowry Campus which is located at 700 E Severn Place in Denver.

The day will begin with Police Recruiters covering the Aurora Police Department Academy fitness standards. The competitors will then compete against each other in a variety of fitness events throughout the day. The goal of the days events is to give the competitors an idea of where their fitness levels lie in relation to academy standards so they can determine whether or not they are fit to be a cop.

The top competitors at the end of the fitness competition will receive prizes from our various sponsors.

To Register for the event click here. You do not have to be a current applicant to participate. For more information about the event call Officer Arturo Zepeda with the Recruiting Unit at 303-739-7897.


Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303-739-6616


Posted by Guest  On Jun 16, 2016 at 10:13 PM
  
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