The Auburn Police Department released its October 2025 activity report, revealing a busy month for officers across calls for service, investigations, school safety, and community engagement.
According to the report, officers responded to 2,443 calls for service in October and made 54 adult arrests. They also investigated 77 domestic violence cases, 25 harassment reports, and 146 suspicious activity complaints—the highest single category for the month.
Rising demand across city departments
The department investigated:
- 27 larceny cases
- 13 overdoses
- 13 suicide attempts
- 10 drug-related cases
- 10 motor vehicle accidents with injuries
- 80 accidents with property damage
Traffic enforcement remained active, with 267 traffic stops and 39 tickets issued, alongside 446 parking tickets.
Detective Bureau handles growing caseload
The Detective Bureau was assigned 28 new cases and closed 15 others. They managed a total of 240 active cases by the end of October. Two juveniles were also referred to Cayuga County Family Court for misdemeanor charges.
The Identification Bureau took on 38 new cases, handled 83 pieces of evidence, and processed 58 photo memory cards. Officers tracked 151 registered sex offenders within the city, including 78 contacts during the month.
School safety and youth support prioritized
The department’s School Resource Officers (SROs) were active in Auburn schools, handling 99 incidents involving criminal behavior, bullying, property checks, and more. Officers also provided safety at sporting events and hosted family engagement programs.
In October, officers stopped by Casey Park Elementary to read books to second graders and handed out doughnuts and cider during the Falcon Park Halloween celebration.
New recruits and training milestones
Auburn added several new officers last month. Six recruits graduated from the Oswego County Police Academy, and others began their training at the Syracuse Police Academy. New officers also completed field training and specialized courses including Taser certification, reality-based training, and SWAT Operator School.
The department completed 2,270 hours of training in October, covering emergency response, workplace violence, and firearms qualification.
Community policing gets creative
Officers continued work with the Auburn Housing Authority and hosted GIVE and STRIVE events where officers played video games with children and connected with families.
The Auburn Police Department says it remains committed to transparency, safety, and strong community partnerships.
FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected].