I want to highlight the exceptional teamwork that these arrests represent. Our officers and detectives from patrol, the Gang Unit and the Major Crimes Homicide Unit worked quickly to apprehend these violent criminals
Proud & excited to be a part of a gun buy back program, partnering w/ @DenverPolice w/ support from @Broncos, @RAWtools & @CurtisForAurora. We remain community focused & acknowledge that it takes all of us to combat gun violence. More details coming soon. #CommunityCommitment
To those 17 women & men in class 2021-4B that graduated from our police academy today, congratulations & welcome to the @AuroraPD! We are thankful you chose to work for our great city & agency.
Good luck & please be safe while entering your next phase of training, FTO.
#APDAlert: Officer-Involved Shooting in the 1300 blk of N Idalia Ct. No officers injured and the suspect condition is unknown. Large police presence in the area. We are working on gathering more info. PIO en route. Follow here for updates.
#APDAlert: Officer Involved Shooting in the area of E Jamison Ave/ S Parker Rd. Suspect was shot and transported to hospital, condition unknown. No officers were injured. Large police presence. Follow here for updates. PIO is enroute.
We've received a lot of questions after recent tragic events about what our community can do to ensure timely emergency notifications are received. The city of Aurora utilizes CodeRed but you have to OPT IN.
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If you or someone you know is interested in joining the amazing men and women of the @AuroraPD we need you! You can find more info about how to #JoinTheAPD here: https://t.co/aMXG1lFkfK
A survey released by @CWexlerPERF on police workforce trends showed that in 4/2020-3/2021 the average hiring rate was 5% lower, the average resignation rate was 18% higher, & the average retirement rate was 45% higher. https://t.co/aJkG5aIqcM
I would like to recognize the exceptional police work by Dist 1 Patrol, Crimes Against Children & the Fugitive Apprehension Team for getting this sexual predator in custody so quickly. I encourage anyone who was victimized to come forward regardless of immigration status.
Paying it Forward! @AuroraPD Chief Vanessa Wilson presents new bike to Chassyon. 10-year-old donated $200 in chore $$ to buy #Christmas gifts for needy kids! @channel2kwgn@KDVR
I am pleased to announce the arrest of two more suspects in the Nome Park shooting case. Thank you to my tenacious investigators who have been working countless hours on this case. Great job APD FAST and SWAT for quickly getting these two suspects into custody! #SaferAurora
Congratulations to academy class 2021-3B on graduating from the academy today. Iโm happy to have you on the team and thank you for your commitment to the city of Aurora. I wish the best for each of you! #JoinTheAPD
UPDATE: Ta-Kyrah has been located safe in Utah! We will now work to bring her back to her family.
Thank you to @CBI_Colorado@FBIDenver & all of the other local, state & federal partners that helped safely track down Ta-Kyrah
Navarro is in custody, charges pending. #FindTyKyrah