From arrests and investigations to school patrols and holiday charity work, the Auburn Police Department packed a lot into November.
Officers responded to 2,381 calls for service last month, bringing their year-to-date total to over 28,500. They made 45 adult arrests and executed 16 warrants during that time. Domestic violence remained a top concern, with 79 investigations in November alone — more than any other crime category.
Detectives stayed active as caseload grew
The Detective Bureau handled 17 new cases and closed 18 others. The unit made one arrest tied to two misdemeanor charges and applied for a warrant involving two more. As of the end of the month, detectives were managing 236 active cases.
The Identification Bureau was also busy, reviewing 86 pieces of evidence and processing 51 memory cards. Officers continued tracking 152 sex offenders in the city and sent 11 items to the crime lab for further testing.
Schools and streets kept officers moving
The School Resource Officer program responded to 74 incidents, ranging from fights and bullying to property checks and lockdown drills. Officers also provided security at school events, including sports and evening programs.
Traffic enforcement remained a key part of the department’s work. Officers made 420 traffic stops, issued 218 tickets, and investigated 87 car crashes — most of them involving property damage.
Suspicious activity topped quality-of-life complaints, with officers investigating 139 reports. Officers also handled 84 calls for disorderly conduct and noise, 24 parking complaints, and 18 animal complaints.
Police log over 2,000 training hours and give back
The Training and Planning Division logged 2,356 hours of instruction in areas like range safety, domestic violence response, and emergency procedures. Officers also took part in specialized courses like forensic photography, data analysis, and ALERRT — a rapid response training program used nationwide.
Outside of enforcement, officers made time for community outreach. They helped hand out turkeys during the St. Alphonsus Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, joined an early holiday dinner at the Booker T. Washington Community Center, and helped with the city’s Holiday Parade.
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