The city of Aurora and the Aurora Police Department are undertaking a plan of action to restore the community’s trust through a new way of policing. The plan builds on the direction and foundation set by actions of the Aurora Mayor and City Council and the Public Safety, Courts and Civil Service Policy Committee.
The Aurora Police Department, its leadership, city management and elected officials are committed to not only a more diverse public safety team that is reflective of the people of Aurora, but also a more racially equitable, bias-free and culturally competent agency that is responsive to the residents it serves. APD leadership has already taken a number of decisive steps to make changes. Those actions, combined with the components of this plan, will help us move toward effective and community-oriented policing for the entire community.
Our commitment to community-focused policing should be reflected in the command structure of the department and in changes that deepen the department’s relationship with the community and ensure the community’s voice is heard and represented.
Restoring the trust of the community is rightfully the number one priority of the Aurora Police Department; it must provide responsive and respectful service to all the residents of Aurora. The continued pursuit of a safe community for all requires the cooperative and engaged involvement of residents, and we must work tirelessly to ensure a thoughtful approach from our many professional and dedicated officers, and from our community.
Below are the main points of the "A New Way" plan. Click on any of the headers to see the details of each point.