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Commission approves promotion of Charles A. Chabot to chief of police
Summary
The Auburn Police Commission approved a motion to promote Charles A. Chabot to chief of police effective April 1, 2025; the meeting also included a February calls-for-service report (597 calls), discussion of cruiser repairs and community outreach plans.
The Auburn Police Commission approved a motion to promote Charles A. Chabot to chief of police, effective April 1, 2025, at grade 20, step 19, the commission recorded during its March 11 meeting. The motion was made by a committee member and seconded by the chair; commissioners present approved the promotion by voice vote and signed the contract copies.
The promotion came during a meeting that also featured routine department reporting. Chip (identified in the transcript as the speaker providing the report) said the department logged 597 calls for service in February, produced 12 reports and made eight arrests, including a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon found in possession of a baton and a DWI crash on Chester Road. “We have our February calls for service. We have 597,” Chip said.
During the report, Chip described a recent major repair to cruiser 'car 5' — a 2020 vehicle — where a failed water pump required engine removal; the speaker said the repair cost $3,500 and named the dealer that performed the work. Commissioners discussed the maintenance budget and noted rising mileage across the fleet, observing that the department may need to plan for two vehicle replacements in 2026.
Commissioners also discussed outreach and membership communications, noting a half-page mailer about elections and membership and the potential to use the Nextdoor platform to re-sign members and promote events. One speaker said the commission will coordinate with an organizer named Melissa to schedule outreach efforts.
A speaker thanked Chief Felton for his many years of service and mentorship over 35 years; the transcript records expressions of appreciation but does not specify personnel timing or formal retirement paperwork for Chief Felton. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at 7:12 p.m., which was seconded and carried.
What happened next: the commission signed the contract for the newly approved appointment immediately after the vote; the transcript does not record additional administrative steps or a public ceremony date for the handover.
