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🚨 Ready to Step Into the World of Policing? Join the Citizen Police Academy and gain an inside look at the work Aurora’s officers do every day to keep our community safe. 🌟 Whether it’s through hands-on scenarios or learning about daily responsibilities, this program is designed to bring our community and officers closer together. 💡 Why Join? ✔️ Strengthen trust between officers and residents ✔️ Get a firsthand look at APD’s inner workings ✔️ Gain tools to help make Aurora a better place 📆 A
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‼️Applications are open for our next Citizen Police Academy Class. 🎤We asked a couple graduates about their time in CPA 👇👇👇 ✏️ Applications can be found at … https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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‼️Applications are open for our next Citizen Police Academy Class. 🎤We asked a couple graduates about their time in CPA 👇👇👇 ✏️ Applications can be found at … https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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‼️Applications are open for our next Citizen Police Academy Class. 🎤We asked a couple graduates about their time in CPA 👇👇👇 ✏️ Applications can be found at … https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana Applications close August 25th, 2024 | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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‼️Applications are open for our next Citizen Police Academy Class. 🎤We asked a couple graduates about their time in CPA 👇👇👇 ✏️ Applications can be found at … https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana Applications close August 25th, 2024 | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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🚨The Aurora Citizen’s Police Academy applications are NOW OPEN. Be sure to fill out your application before August 18th! 🚔 Click the links below to apply! https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En Espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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🚨The Aurora Citizen’s Police Academy applications are NOW OPEN. Be sure to fill out your application before August 18th! 🚔 Click the links below to apply! https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En Espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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🔍 Get an Insider's View of the Aurora Police Department! The Citizen Police Academy is more than a program—it’s a unique opportunity to connect with your community and see how our officers work every day to make Aurora a great place to live. 💙 👀 What to Expect: ✅ Behind-the-scenes tours and training ✅ Hands-on experience with real-life police scenarios ✅ A stronger connection to the officers serving our city 🎥 Watch Officer Flores share more about this incredible program! 📝 Applications are
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🔍 Get an Insider's View of the Aurora Police Department! The Citizen Police Academy is more than a program—it’s a unique opportunity to connect with your community and see how our officers work every day to make Aurora a great place to live. 💙 👀 What to Expect: ✅ Behind-the-scenes tours and training ✅ Hands-on experience with real-life police scenarios ✅ A stronger connection to the officers serving our city 🎥 Watch Officer Flores share more about this incredible program! 📝 Applications are
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👮 Experience the Action – Join the Citizen Police Academy! Have you ever wondered what it takes to protect and serve Aurora? 🏙The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is your chance to step into the world of law enforcement and see how our officers work to keep our community safe. ⭐️ Highlights of the Program: 📖Learn about APD’s daily operations 🎯 Participate in exciting, scenario-based training 🤝Build trust and communication with Aurora’s finest 💬Hear from our graduates: 🗣“This program gave me a
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👮 Experience the Action – Join the Citizen Police Academy! Have you ever wondered what it takes to protect and serve Aurora? 🏙The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is your chance to step into the world of law enforcement and see how our officers work to keep our community safe. ⭐️ Highlights of the Program: 📖Learn about APD’s daily operations 🎯 Participate in exciting, scenario-based training 🤝Build trust and communication with Aurora’s finest 💬Hear from our graduates: 🗣“This program gave me a
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👮 Experience the Action – Join the Citizen Police Academy! Have you ever wondered what it takes to protect and serve Aurora? 🏙The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is your chance to step into the world of law enforcement and see how our officers work to keep our community safe. ⭐️ Highlights of the Program: 📖Learn about APD’s daily operations 🎯 Participate in exciting, scenario-based training 🤝Build trust and communication with Aurora’s finest 💬Hear from our graduates: 🗣“This program gave me a
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❗️DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE 🚨The Aurora Citizen's Police Academy application deadline is approaching! Be sure to fill out your application by March 3rd! 🚔Check out the links below to apply! https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En Español: https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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CPA WEEK 1 ✅ We kicked off Citizen’s Police Academy this week with over 70 participants! Chief Cross and Deputy Chief Thomas welcomed the classes and gave an overview of the Aurora Police Department. This was followed by a tour of the department with small presentations. Presentations included investigations, booking, and our critical incident intelligence center. Stay tuned throughout the next 11 weeks to see what’s to come. | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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Experience the Action – Join the Citizen Police Academy! Have you ever wondered what it takes to protect and serve Aurora? 🌆 The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is your chance to step into the world of law enforcement and see how our officers work to keep our community safe. 🌟 Highlights of the Program: 📖 Learn about APD’s daily operations 🎯 Participate in exciting, scenario-based training 🤝 Build trust and communication with Aurora’s finest 💬 Hear from our graduates: 🔹 “This program gave me
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✨ Proud moments and powerful lifts! ✨APD’s COP Unit and Citizen Police Academy Alumni Aurora showed up in full support at the Region C @SpecialOlympicsIllinois powerlifting competition 🏋️‍♂️💪. Watching these athletes bring their A-game was nothing short of inspiring ⭐️👏!Big congrats to the gold medalists 🥇 heading to state this summer in Bloomington 🎉🏆!Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend a success — your support means the world 🌍💙#SpecialOlympicsIllinois #AuroraIL #Communi
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🚔 Step into the world of policing with APD’s Citizen Police Academy! This isn’t your average class—it’s a behind-the-scenes experience where you’ll: ✅ Learn the ins and outs of police work ✅ Participate in hands-on, scenario-based training ✅ Build stronger relationships with the officers who serve our city 💬 Here’s what past graduates are saying: 🔹 “The CPA helped me better understand how police officers make decisions in real time.” 🔹 “It’s an unforgettable experience!” 📆 Applications are
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🚔👮‍♂️ This Week at APD's Citizen’s Police Academy 👮‍♀️🚁This week’s session was packed with excitement! Participants got to navigate an obstacle course using our golf cart while wearing DUI goggles 🏎️, simulating the effects of intoxication. They were also put through field sobriety tests to understand the challenges of impaired driving 🚫🍻.On the tech side, we showed off our drone skills with a full demonstration of how we use Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in police operations! 🚁 From sea
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‼️Applications are open for our next Citizen Police Academy Class. 🎤We asked a couple graduates about their time in CPA 👇👇👇 ✏️ Applications can be found at … https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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‼️Applications are open for our next Citizen Police Academy Class. 🎤We asked a couple graduates about their time in CPA 👇👇👇 ✏️ Applications can be found at … https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy En espanol https://www.aurora-il.org/2378/Academia-de-Polica-Ciudadana | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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📚 Starting at the Academy 📚Getting hired at APD is just the beginning. Sgt. Weaver dives into what it’s like to join the police academy, where daily challenges push you physically and mentally. This is where the real work begins!At the academy, you’ll prepare for the field by building resilience, strength, and confidence.🗓️ Ready to start your journey? Apply today at JoinAuroraPolice.com. Deadline: February 14, 2025. Keep an eye out for Sgt. Weaver’s tips on field training and how APD support
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Apply now before spaces are filled! It’s the 49th annual Citizen’s Police Academy! Come enjoy a close up experience about why we do what we do! Click for more info or to apply: https://www.aurora-il.org/379/Citizen-Police-Academy Audio Credit: Cheap Trick- Dream Police | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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✨ Wrapping Up ✨Joining the Aurora Police Department is more than just starting a career—it’s about making a difference, pushing yourself, and growing every step of the way. Sgt. Weaver highlights the incredible opportunities at APD, from specialized units to community policing and everything in between.To everyone applying, we wish you the best of luck. Take this chance to challenge yourself and make a meaningful impact.🗓️ Applications close TODAY - February 14, 2025. Visit JoinAuroraPolice.com
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🐾 Future leaders got a behind-the-scenes look at the Aurora Police Department! 🏛️ Recently, a group of home-schooled students toured our station, led by our amazing Aurora Police Cadets. They explored Patrol's roll call room, Telecommunications, the Firing Range, and the squad garage—plus, they got to meet our K9 Sadie and North Aurora Police Department’s K9 Zelda! 🐶💙It's always a great day when we can connect with the community and inspire young minds! #AuroraIL #PoliceCadets #K9Unit | Auro
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💫 Building on a Vision: Progress Toward a More Representative Aurora Police Department 💫 Four years ago, Chief Keith Cross envisioned a department that truly reflected the rich diversity of Aurora. At his promotion ceremony in August of 2021, he laid out his priorities and began putting that plan into action from day one: “We will also step up our recruiting efforts and forge new partnerships so that we can continue to attract the best, brightest, and most diverse police officers and professio
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Apply for our next lateral police officer academy. NEW lateral incentives package. Contact our recruiters to learn more. | Aurora Police Department
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The Aurora Police Department is honored to accept the Lifelong Learning Inspiration Award from the Aurora Public Library! Chief Kristen Ziman accepted the award this weekend on behalf of the department at APL's Magic in Motion Reception. | Aurora Illinois Police Department
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👮‍♂️💬 Over the past several months, Aurora officers have been sharpening their skills through department-wide ICAT training—Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics. This scenario-based training emphasizes communication, de-escalation, and sound decision-making to safely resolve volatile situations involving people in crisis, especially when no firearm is involved. 🎥 ABC7 Chicago recently stopped by to capture part of the action. Be on the lookout for their feature story airing in
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Yesterday, you might have seen some pictures from graduation as we celebrated recruit class 2023-2B & 3L. Take a peek at some of the intense training these nine basic recruits underwent for the last 26 weeks! Join us in wishing them congratulations and best of luck as they begin their careers at Aurora PD. Do YOU want an exciting and rewarding career? Are YOU ready to take the first step? Visit JoinAuroraPD.com to learn more. | Aurora Police Department
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👀 Ever wonder what it’s like to be a police officer? Join Aurora’s Citizen Police Academy (CPA) and get an exclusive, hands-on look at how APD works to keep our community safe! 💙 💡 What you’ll do: 📚 Dive into the daily responsibilities of police officers 🚨 Participate in real-world scenarios 🤝 Build trust and understanding with your local officers CPA graduates rave about the experience: ✨ “I never realized how much teamwork goes into every call.” ✨ “It’s an eye-opening program that everyo
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🚔 ARE YOU A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER LOOKING TO EARN $104,291.20? 🚔 📝 Here's what we provide... 🔴 Yearly salary increases 🟠 Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance 🟡 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 🟢 Generous paid time off including vacations, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave Reimbursement for health club memberships 🔵 Additional stipends for interpreters 🟣 Support for your education with tuition reimbursement 👮 Come join our family and make a difference i
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On September 27, two Aurora teams stepped up for a powerful cause at O’Hare Airport — and we showed up in a big way! 👮‍♂️ Our Aurora Police team had 30 members and raised $8,391 🤝 Our Citizen Police Academy Alumni team raised $1,064 💰 Total raised: $9,455 — making us the #2 fundraising team overall and #1 among all public safety agencies We pulled that plane 12 feet in just 6.8 seconds — but the impact will last far longer for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. Thank you to everyone w
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