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Aurora Police Launch New Reporting Tools, City Ranks 33rd Nationally
The city's online reporting system and public data portal give residents direct ways to handle non-emergency issues while the department conducts targeted compliance checks.
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Aurora placed 33rd overall and 17th in the Home & Community Safety category in WalletHub's 2025 Safest Cities in America study, a result that highlights the city's standing among U.S. municipalities on measures of safety and community conditions.
The ranking arrives as Aurora police continue to expand resident tools for reporting problems without tying up emergency lines. Other cities worldwide often rely on traditional station visits or phone queues for minor incidents, yet Aurora's approach emphasizes digital options that let people file reports at any hour.
Expanded Reporting Options
The Aurora Police Department introduced the Desk Officer Reporting System, known as DORS, so residents can submit non-emergency reports for lost property, minor vehicle damage or retail theft without traveling to a station. People can also flag illegal fireworks through the myAurora app or by calling 311, reserving 911 for immediate threats.
On January 26, 2026, the department's Special Operations Group visited nine businesses for alcohol and tobacco compliance checks. Eight passed, while Smokes R Us received citations for violations. These targeted operations show how the department pairs enforcement with the new resident-facing systems.
Public Data Access
An April 2024 transparency portal now lets anyone search regularly updated crime statistics, use-of-force records and agency demographics. The site includes five years of historical information that can be filtered by location, category and time period, giving residents concrete details on local trends.
These measures distinguish Aurora from many peer cities that still limit public access to raw data or require in-person requests. The combination of the WalletHub ranking and the operational changes offers residents clear channels to stay informed and act on routine concerns.
Residents who need to file a non-emergency report can use the DORS system through the public safety website or call 311 for fireworks complaints. The portal remains open for anyone wanting to review recent statistics before deciding on next steps.