Aurora Safety and Civic Updates

Key resolution in notorious case:

• City recoups $300k from Five Dallas Partners (CBZ-linked), no liability admitted; covers part of $800k closure...

Key wins for safety:

• Recovered 5 stolen vehicles, nabbed a fugitive, tracked hit-and-run suspect.
• Enable first-responder views in danger zones,...

City Council Decisions

• 🔥 Key Appointments Approved: Aurora City Council approved Michele Clark as chief Human Resources officer, Theodore Van...

Persistent Western drought fuels an early wildfire season with grass fires near homes and major disruptions.

• Thornton fire Wed: Burned 10 acres,...

• Fire response gains: New Station 18 in Aurora Highlands to cut 7-10 min response times (now 12-18 mins) in growing areas; Station 19 set for 2027
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Key navigation shifts for Aurora riders starting June 7:

• H Line suspension from Florida Station to downtown: Transfer at Southmoor Station from R...

Key dispute at City Council over city-run homeless shelter:

• Advocate's claim: Disabled guests separated from walkers, canes, wheelchairs during day,...

Aurora City Council greenlights key appointments, transitioning interim staff to permanent roles:

• Michele Clark as Chief Human Resources Officer
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Recent Shootings and Crime Surge

• 🔥 Two Monday Shootings: Aurora police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred Monday evening,...

Critical alert for Aurora residents: Red Flag Warning in effect 10am-6pm Wednesday for Denver metro's gusty winds, warm temperatures, and low...

Aurora travelers beware: Health officials warn of potential measles exposures from an out-of-state traveler at Denver International Airport and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Aurora officials review police oversight from other cities amid wrapping consent decree:

• Exploring Denver, Fort Worth, and Boise models for what...

Boost your home safety with Aurora PD resources:

• Offers a range of crime prevention programs
• Provides valuable tips for residents
• Programs often include home security
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Aurora City Council is set to vote on nearly $4 million in grants to various community organizations for housing-focused projects – key funding to support local initiatives.

Two separate shootings struck Aurora Monday evening, with one injuring two juveniles. APD is investigating and shared details Tuesday—residents, stay alert.

Key timeline steps in Aurora's response:

• Dec 22 ruling: CO Supreme Court caps municipal penalties at state levels for comparable offenses, striking...

Bipartisan SB 26-070 advances 5-2 in Senate Judiciary: Warrants required for ALPR searches after 72 hours; data retention extended to 30 days....

Rising trend: High-tech tools + proactive policing delivering quick wins for Aurora safety.

• Real Time Center (cameras, Flock, drones): 132 arrests,...

Key timeline in Denver's surveillance shift, with metro implications for Aurora policing:

• Flock rollout: Installed May 2024 with 100+ cameras; data...

Proactive steps as snowpack lags:

• Reservoirs strained: Spiney at 40% (2nd lowest ever), others at 60%; below 2002 drought levels.
• Planning boost:...