The Auburn Police Department responded to more than 2,500 calls for service in March, making 60 adult arrests and investigating 69 domestic violence incidents, according to its latest activity report.
The department’s breakdown shows a wide range of public safety efforts, including 30 harassment investigations, 32 mental health-related calls, and 65 reports of disorderly conduct or noise complaints. Officers also issued 103 traffic tickets and responded to nine crashes involving personal injury.
Detectives handled 32 new cases and closed 14 others, resulting in three arrests. Two felony warrants were issued and two juveniles were referred to family court. The bureau was managing 203 active cases by the end of the month.
The Identification Bureau processed 54 new cases and handled 143 total items of evidence. Officers also oversaw the monitoring of 153 sex offenders in the city, forwarding 21 cases to the state crime lab.
School Resource Officers intervened in 87 school-related incidents, ranging from criminal behavior to property checks. Officer Bennett participated in a career day at the CCC Childcare Center, demonstrating emergency response equipment.
Training remained a key focus in March. The department recorded 1,220 training hours covering topics such as anti-bias policing, distracted driving, and emergency response. Five new hires completed extensive onboarding programs.
Beyond enforcement, officers engaged in community service, including a shoe drive with Joey’s Wish Inc. to benefit children in need. Officers also read to children through the Head Start program and were honored for a drug and weapon recovery during a traffic stop. The department marked International Women’s Day by recognizing its female officers for their contributions.
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