The Auburn Police Department responded to more than 2,600 calls for service in April, according to the department’s monthly activity report. Officers made 75 adult arrests and investigated 67 juvenile complaints, highlighting a busy month across the city.
Investigators pursued 65 domestic violence cases, 30 harassment complaints, and four assault cases. Officers also handled 29 larceny investigations, 18 drug cases, and 25 mental health-related calls. Police executed 25 warrants during the month.
The report notes no robbery or burglary investigations in April. Instead, officers focused on traffic and public safety enforcement, issuing 159 traffic tickets and making over 300 traffic stops. They also responded to 157 reports of suspicious activity and 67 calls about disorderly conduct, fights, and noise.
The department’s Detective Bureau was assigned 31 new cases and closed 39. It made two arrests involving felony and misdemeanor charges and applied for one warrant. Four juveniles were petitioned to Cayuga County Family Court, and the bureau closed April with 195 active cases.
The Identification Bureau opened 47 new cases and logged 120 items as evidence. Officers processed 52 memory cards and monitored 155 registered sex offenders in the city. Two cases involving 68 offender contacts were sent to the crime lab.
School Resource Officers intervened in 68 incidents in school buildings, including bullying, fights, and property checks. Officers also led career day activities and showcased their Emergency Response Team at local schools.
The department’s Training and Planning Division logged 2,753 training hours on topics including hostage negotiation, firearms qualification, and emergency team tactics. New recruits began academy training at Oswego County Regional Police Academy.
Officers made several community appearances, including pizza and video game sessions with children at Melone Village and a basketball game with youth at Oak Creek Townhomes. They also participated in events for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the DEA Drug Take Back Day.
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