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Retired APD Captain Lorenza Dorsey, who is still serving the citizens of Auburn as Community Service Officer, saved a man who was choking at a local restaurant this afternoon.
Thank you, Captain Dorsey! Your fast action and training made all the difference today.
Today our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of
#AuburnPolice
K9 Emily. We will be forever grateful for Emily as she was devoted to serving the Auburn community, the State of Alabama and the United States military. Rest in peace, K9 Emily. End of Watch May 06, 2022.
March is Tornado Preparedness Month! Remember...
⚠️A Tornado Watch means stay alert and tuned in for weather alerts. Tornadoes are possible so know where to shelter if needed
🌪️A Tornado Warning means take action and seek shelter immediately! A tornado is happening or imminent
🌟 Remembering Officer William "Will" Buechner, Jr. whose watch ended on May 19, 2019. Remembered as a devoted husband, father and protector of Auburn, his spirit and impact endure. As we cherish his memory, let's also hold his beloved family in our thoughts and prayers.
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FEEL GOOD STORY:
#AuburnFire
B-shift received a call from two good Samaritans who heard mewing inside the engine compartment of a parked car. Once freed, the kitten found a home with one of the good Samaritan callers! Great job, guys! 🐱👏
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#AuburnServes
#CityofAuburnAL
We would like to congratulate Sgt. Willie Sanford on retiring from Auburn Police Department! He began as a police officer in 1999 before he was promoted to narcotics detective in 2005, corporal in 2007 and sergeant in 2008. Thank you for your years of service, Sgt. Sanford! 👏
This week's
#FeatureFriday
is Firefighter Justin Farmer! 🚒 Justin has been with the
#AuburnFire
Department for six years, and his favorite part of the job is the chance to give back to the community that he grew up in. Thanks for being a valuable part of the team, Justin! 👏
46 years ago, the Auburn Fire Department lost one of its own, Captain Roger L. Brookshire, who died in the line of duty on Jan. 23, 1977. Brookshire was a college student, firefighter and one of the first paramedics for the City of Auburn.
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#AuburnFire
Please help us congratulate the Auburn Fire Department's June service milestone! 🎉
Battalion Chief John Benefield -- 30 years of service
We thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving our community 👏
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#CityofAuburnAL
#AuburnFire
#AuburnPublicSafety
#AuburnPolice
is proud to announce the graduation of three new officers and 10 new field training officers! 👏 Officers Jason Reaume, Christopher Fuller and Joshua Thompson recently finished a rigorous, three-week lateral course at the Law Enforcement Academy-Tuscaloosa. (1/2)
The look of a puppy who knows she's gotten into a bit of trouble...but not for long! 😁
#AuburnFire
Department's B-Shift Ladder 5 freed Marley, a golden retriever puppy after she wedged herself between two poles on her kennel. Within minutes, she was out and ready to play! 🚒
Auburn First Responders are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to spend time together with
@auburntigers
and President and First Lady Roberts during today's Thanksgiving Lunch! 🦃
Please help us congratulate the Auburn Police Department's January service milestone! 🎉🚓
Sergeant Dale Knowlton -- 15 years
We thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving our community 👏
#AuburnAL
#CityofAuburnAL
#AuburnPublicSafety
#AuburnPolice
There is currently a heavy law enforcement presence in the White Oaks subdivision and Hamilton Road. White Oaks residents, as well as in surrounding neighborhoods are asked to remain indoors.
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#AuburnPublicSafety
Exciting news!
#AuburnPolice
would like to introduce the newest addition to the K9 Unit, K9 Max and K9 Officer Filgo! 🤩 Max is a Belgian Malinois specializing in narcotics detection and human tracking. The duo is officially out on patrol, helping to keep our community safe.
Gameday weekend number three is coming up! 🏈 Plan your route home in advance and remember -
All lanes become ONE-WAY on:
✅ E Samford from College St to Dean Rd
✅ N Donahue Dr from War Eagle Way to Hwy 14/Bragg Ave
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#CityofAuburnAL
#AuburnPolice
#AuburnPublicSafety
🏀 One of the biggest games of the year is happening on Wednesday, Feb. 7, and we’re expecting heavy traffic in and around the downtown and University areas.
Tip-off is at 6 p.m. sharp! Plan ahead to avoid delays.
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#LoveliestVillage
#AuburnPublicSafety
Please help us congratulate the Auburn Police Department's March service milestones! 🎉
Lieutenant Michael Creighton -- 20 years
Sergeant Jimmy Butler -- 20 years
We thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving our community 👏
#AuburnAL
#AuburnPublicSafety
Heavy police presence near Aubie Dr and Academy Dr. Units are searching for a reportedly armed subject described as a black male, 5' 6", wearing khaki pants, a gray shirt and black boots.
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This week's ⭐ Feature Friday ⭐ employee spotlight is Sergeant Tim Henry! Joining
#AuburnFire
in 2015, Sgt. Henry serves as a fire apparatus operator. This means he drives to the scene, sends water to firefighters in action, and controls the fire truck ladder!
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This week's ⭐ Feature Friday ⭐ employee is
#AuburnFire
Sergeant Moses Webb! For the past eight years, he says he has most enjoyed the opportunity to serve residents while working side by side with some of our finest first responders. 🚒 Thank you for your service, Sgt. Webb! 👏
If you’re ever in an emergency situation where a phone call is difficult, know that you can text 911. Keep your message brief while providing your location and type of emergency. Be prepared to answer follow-up questions from dispatchers and remember not to use emojis!
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🥎 T H A N K Y O U ! 🥎
#BattleOfTheBadges2022
was a blast and though it was a close game, APD was this year's winner with a score of 22-21! Autism Speaks and Camp Conquest will each receive donations of $1,500 thanks to your generosity!
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#AuburnServes
Last Friday, our
#AuburnPolice
and
#AuburnFire
divisions had the privilege of joining in Ms. Madera Spencer’s 101st birthday parade! 🎂 The parade began with one of our fire trucks, and Lieutenant Creighton finished it out on his motorcycle. Happy birthday, Ms. Spencer!
🚨 UPDATE - The juvenile reported missing to the
#AuburnPolice
Department on Feb. 14 has been located safe by law enforcement in another state. We would like to thank the public and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency for their assistance with this case.
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Mr. Glenn Gulledge presented with a plaque and police challenge coin by
#AuburnPublicSafety
Director, Paul Register, in recognition of his generosity and community service. The Auburn community is a better place because of his positivity and acts of kindness. Thank you!
#AuburnAL
🧸🎅 Pay it forward this holiday season with the Auburn Toy Drive! Drop off purchased toys at any of the following locations by Dec. 3 for families in need.
🎄 Auburn Police Department
🎄 Any Auburn Fire Station
🎄 Auburn Public Library
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#AuburnToyDrive
#ItTakesAVillage
Officer Ruslan Patten was recently commended for his situational awareness and proactive approach while on patrol. Thank you for your outstanding service and commitment to keeping our community safe! 👏👏👏
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#CityofAuburnAL
#AuburnPolice
#AuburnPublicSafety
Today we say "see you later" to Lieutenant James Gilbert who worked his last shift with
#AuburnFire
Department yesterday. We thank him for his 25 years of dedication and service to the City of Auburn. Congratulations on day one of Retirement! 👏🚒👏
Please help us congratulate Auburn Police's recent service milestones! 🎉
Detective Greg Miller -- 10 years of service
Officer Jason Goodwin -- 5 years of service
We thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving our community 👏
#AuburnAL
#AuburnPublicSafety
Today's ⭐Feature Friday⭐ employee spotlight is Ruslan Patten! Ruslan is a patrol officer for
#AuburnPolice
and most enjoys going home each day knowing he made a difference in someone's life. Thank you for being apart of the team, Officer Patten! 👏
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#AuburnPublicSafety
This week’s
#FeatureFriday
employee spotlight is
#AuburnFire
Battalion Chief John Alan Benefield!🚒 Since 1993, John has dedicated 29 years of service to the Department and was recently promoted to Battalion Chief in January of 2022! Thank you for your service to our community!👏
Auburn First Responders are starting the day off right by opening car doors for students followed by a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast. This is always such a joy. Thank you for having us,
@LeeScottAcademy
! ☀️📚🍎
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#CityofAuburnAL
Congratulations to
#AuburnPolice
school resource officers (SRO), Officer Fant and Officer Bryant, on receiving awards from
@taasro
! Officer Fant has been an SRO with
@AuburnCityEdu
since 2015 and Officer Bryant since 2018. Thank you for your service!
This week's spotlight is Lieutenant Elinda Dannar with
#AuburnFire
! 👩🚒🚒 Elinda serves as the company officer on a fire engine that responds to medical and fire-related calls, and she helps with physical fitness in fire recruit schools.
Thanks for serving Auburn well, Elinda! 👏
This week's ⭐ Feature Friday ⭐employee spotlight is for
#AuburnPolice
Officer Chuck Woodley! Officer Woodley is currently assigned to the Auburn University Precinct Patrol Division and helps with bike patrol, SWAT and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) instruction. 👏
THANK YOU 💙:
#AuburnCitySchools
appreciates and celebrates the 18 School Resource Officers (SROs) dedicated to the safety and security of all students and staff across the school system!
#TAASRO
#NASRO
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✨ The Auburn Toy Drive Update you've all been waiting for! ✨
Thank you to the loveliest village on the plains for helping us make a difference in over 522 children's lives this Christmas 🎅 we couldn't have done it without you.
Merry Christmas!
Auburn Police Department would like to introduce the newest addition to the K9 Unit, K9 Jet and K9 Officer Veasey! 🐾 This team is assigned to the Auburn High School full-time, but you'll see them out working at community events too.
Be on the lookout for a new K9 card soon!
Yesterday we celebrated the graduation of 20 new firefighters! These dedicated recruits went through weeks of mentally and physically challenging training and persevered to the end. Congratulations on all your hard work, and welcome to the profession! 👏
#AuburnFire
#AuburnServes
Staying informed and dedicated to enhancing school safety, City of Auburn school resource officers (plus Lieutenant Perry and Sergeant Nesmith) are in attendance at the 25th annual TAASRO School Safety Conference!
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#LoveliestVillage
#CityofAuburnAL
#AuburnPolice
Happy National Dog Day to the Auburn Police Department's K9 teams!
⭐️ K9 Ikia and Lt. Perry
⭐️ K9 Leon and Sgt. Sistrunk
⭐️ K9 Underdog and Officer Sanders
⭐️ K9 Max and Officer Filgo
⭐️ K9 Spectrum and Officer Siter
⭐️ K9 Mia and Officer Miranda
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⭐This week’s
#FeatureFriday
is Lt. Darrell Downing! ⭐Darrell has been with
#AuburnPolice
since 2002 and most enjoys lifting people up when they need encouragement. In his free time, Darrell also teaches scuba diving! Thank you for your service! 👏
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#AuburnPublicSafety
Hosting the annual SLEDS alongside FBI - Birmingham and Mobile,
@leecosheriffal
,
@opelikapd
and National Academy AL was an honor last week. This 5-day conference brought speakers from all over the country to educate over 100 law enforcement attendees on leadership best practices.
#AuburnPolice
would like to congratulate Officers Long, Rogers and Buchanan for graduating from the 186th Basic Session at the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy. Welcome to the team! 👏
📸 Pictured with Captain Presley
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This week's ⭐ Feature Friday ⭐ is Officer Quindarran Hutchins! Quindarran loves helping people and recently celebrated his one year anniversary of working with
#AuburnPolice
. Most days, you'll find him patrolling Auburn University's campus! Thanks for being apart of the team!👏
Auburn and Opelika firefighters have responded to brush fires reported on I-85 near mile markers 57 and 58. North and southbound traffic may be impacted. Please use caution and avoid the area, if possible.
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#AuburnAL
#CityofAuburnAL
#AuburnPublicSafety
APD is proud to announce the graduation of Officers Thinh Do, Sammy Coates, and Jacob Jenkins from the North East Alabama Police Academy. We look forward to seeing all of the great things we know you will accomplish in your service to the community.
⭐This week’s Feature Friday is Detective and SWAT Team Member, Brandon Dillard! ⭐
Brandon's inspiration: “Protecting the city protects my family and empathy for others is always a driving force for the hard work we put in.” Thank you for your service, Brandon! 👏
H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G !
As a reminder, Auburn emergency services are open 24 hours/day, seven days a week. Always call 911 for emergencies. Auburn Public Safety Administrative Services will re-open on Nov. 28 at 8 am.
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#CityofAuburnAL
#AuburnPublicSafety
Fire safety is something we all need to take seriously.
#AuburnFire
is constantly working with the public toward that goal! Staff
@AHSAuburnTigers
got some hands-on training with fire extinguisher use today.
It's International Firefighters' Day! 🚒
We'd like to express our sincere gratitude to the men and women of
#AuburnFire
and those in the fire service worldwide.
If you see a firefighter, don't hesitate to thank them for their service! 👩🚒👏👨🚒
Tonight, fallen
#AuburnPolice
Officer William Buechner will be honored along with fallen law enforcement officers across the nation at a candlelight vigil on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Find more details 👉
This week's ⭐ Feature Friday ⭐employee spotlight is Student Communication's Officer, Sophia Lanza! Sophia has been with the
#AuburnEmergencyComms
team for three years and her favorite part of the job is being the first point of contact for someone in need.
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Hey, Auburn! We’re excited to bring you a new way to connect with
#AuburnPublicSafety
. Follow along as we get to know each other better, allowing us to partner in keeping Auburn safe. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram
@COAPublicSafety
.
Did you know pedestrians crossing the street only have the right-of-way when they are already within a crosswalk? 🚸 Always utilize crosswalks and crosswalk signals if available. Don't forget to wait for oncoming vehicles to come to a complete stop before crossing, Auburn!
Friday friendly reminder! 📣 Drivers must be licensed and insured to operate a low speed vehicle (LSV) on the roadway. If your child is not old enough to drive a car, they are not old enough or licensed to drive an LSV.
Stay safe, Auburn!
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On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Auburn Police Department would like to announce the opening of Will Buechner Parkway. This connector road runs between Martin Luther King Drive and Richland Road and is named for Auburn’s only fallen police officer, Will Buechner.
This week's ⭐
#FeatureFriday
⭐ employee is Firefighter Cody Lazenby! Over two and a half years on crew, his favorite part of the job is driving the fire truck! He is also pursuing a nursing degree through Auburn University. Thank you for your dedication, Cody! 👏
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Heavy Police presence in the area of Wrights Mill Road and Chewacla State Park.
#AuburnPolice
,
#LeeCountySheriff
and
#OpelikaPolice
are searching for an armed subject that fled officers in the vicinity. Report any suspicious activity in that area to 911.
Don't make it easy for someone to steal from you!
LOCK IT OR LOSE IT 🔒 Remove valuables from your vehicle.👛Lock your vehicle every time! 🔑 Report any suspicious activity to 911 or (334) 501-3100 or use the Submit a Tip feature on Auburn's Public Safety App! 📱
#AuburnPolice
Please help us congratulate the Auburn Police Department's July service milestones! 🎉
20 years -- Sergeant 'Bud' Nesmith, Officer Gavin Compton and Officer Garth Ellenburg
5 years -- Officer Dimitri Grant
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving our community!
Happy International Firefighters' Day! 🚒👏🔥 Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to each and every firefighter. Your courage, dedication and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. Let's take a moment to recognize these community heroes who make our world a safer place.
UPDATE: Both northbound lanes of I-85 are closed to investigate a shooting into an occupied vehicle. Traffic is being detoured at Exit 50 and 51. Please continue to use caution and avoid the area if possible.
School is back in session and you know what that means...more traffic! 🚗 To make your daily commute as smooth as possible, consider leaving home early in case of road congestion. Be patient, observe speed limits and keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
#AuburnPublicSafety
Act fast; save a life. 🚒 Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Jordan says LifeVac devices are on board every fire truck in Auburn for choking victims. Want more information about life-saving devices? Call us at 334-501-3165. Always call 911 if you believe someone is choking.
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🚨 Tonight we are lighting up the
#AuburnFire
Department with red lights in celebration of International Firefighters’ Day! We're so thankful for those ready 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to protect and serve our community. Thank you for keeping us safe! 👏
#Shine4Firefighters
This week's ⭐
#FeatureFriday
⭐ employee spotlight is Lieutenant Michael Creighton! As the Commander of Operational Support he supervises the K9 Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Directed Patrol Operations, Property and Evidence, Parking Enforcement and is a camera system administrator.
Opelika Exchange Club asks each law enforcement agency in the local area to select an 'Officer of the Year' to be awarded at their annual event. Officer Jason Bryan was selected by the
#AuburnPolice
Department for 2023!
Congratulations, Officer Bryan!👏
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#CityofAuburnAL
Don't wait! Registration to receive gifts from the 2022 Toy Drive is open until Oct. 26. Donate purchased toys at the following locations:
🎁 Auburn Police Department, 141 N Ross St
🎁 Any Auburn Fire Station
🎁 Auburn Public Library, 749 E Thach Ave
Detective White stopped by Southview Primary School last week to talk about his job with the Auburn Police Department. From showing off cool gear to answering endless questions, he made learning about community safety a blast! 🚓
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#AuburnPublicSafety
#AuburnPolice
Today, we had a wonderful afternoon celebrating the dedication of
#AuburnFire
Station No. 6!
We look forward to continuing to serve our community with excellent fire and emergency service! Thank you to everyone who participated in this joyous occasion! 🎉
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