Committee authorizes Aurora Police to join Kendall County cooperative police assistance team
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Summary
The committee voted 5–0 to authorize an intergovernmental agreement allowing Aurora police to participate in the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team (CPAT). Commander Bill Rowley described the task force’s 2025 enforcement activity and said CPAT will add a rider to shorten the termination notice to 30 days to comply with city ordinance.
The Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee unanimously authorized the Aurora Police Department to enter an intergovernmental agreement with the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team (CPAT).
Aurora Police Commander Bill Rowley told the committee CPAT is a multi‑jurisdictional enforcement task force composed of state, county and local law enforcement that “combats the trafficking of illegal narcotics, controlled substances, dangerous drugs, gun crimes, and gang related crimes.” Rowley reported CPAT’s 2025 activity included 10 narcotics‑related search warrant executions in Aurora, more than 100 undercover narcotics investigations and drug purchases tied to the city, 16 arrests, roughly $11,000 in currency seized, multiple vehicles seized, and seizures that included fentanyl, crack and powder cocaine, cannabis, THC vape cartridges, psilocybin and other substances.
Rowley said the Illinois State Police’s model agreement calls for a 90‑day termination notice but noted Aurora’s ordinance requires a 30‑day notice. He said CPAT will attach a rider to the agreement to reduce the termination period to 30 days so the chief can sign while keeping the city in compliance. Rowley also told the committee the IGA does not require Aurora to commit funding and that, if manpower or other issues arise, Aurora could withdraw subject to contractual and operational considerations.
Alderman Smith moved to authorize the agreement; Alderman Nunez seconded. The committee voted 5–0 in favor.
