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Aurora police report recruiting gains, reassign officers to homeless outreach as academy classes continue
Summary
At a city council meeting, Aurora Police leaders described recent recruiting and training gains, a new lateral "fast track" for experienced officers, and plans to reassign additional staff to a homeless outreach unit as part of a broader strategy to reduce calls for service.
Aurora Police leaders told the City Council that recent academy classes, a new lateral fast-track hiring pathway and shifting patrol assignments will produce a net staffing gain and let the department expand a dedicated homeless outreach unit.
“We're in a really good spot,” the Police Chief said, summarizing recruiting changes that city staff said have already produced several new officers and a pipeline of laterals. The chief said the department expects a net gain of 38 sworn officers in 2025 even while contending with normal turnover.
The department outlined recent training and hiring figures at the meeting. One academy started with 50 cadets and ended with 41; another began with…
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