About the Auburn Police Department

AUBURN, MAINE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Our department has an institution-wide commitment to integrity, courage, inclusion, diversity, innovation and community. The success of our agency is a direct result of the men and women who serve with honor, excellence, loyalty and professionalism. Daily, our officers, hand-in-hand with our community partners, deliver exceptional services to the citizens of Auburn. We are proud of our agency, our city and our tradition of excellence.

OUR MISSION:

To protect the quality of life in our community through the core values of HONOR, EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY & PROFESSIONALISM

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT:

• Initial assignment for officers will be in the Patrol Division for a one year probationary period. Officers are then eligible to apply for specialized assignments and training, including: K-9 Team, Firearms Team, Drone Team, School Resource Officer, Motorcycle Team, Honor Guard, WMD/Hazmat Team, Drug Enforcement Agent, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Traffic Enforcement Unit, Crash Reconstruction, EVOC Instructor, Proactive Community Enforcement Unit (PACE), Safe Streets, and more. 
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• National Accreditation:
  Since 2007, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. [CALEA] has awarded triennial accreditation status to the Auburn Police Department. The standards set forth by the Commission serve to strengthen all areas of the department and place the APD in the forefront of police professionalism.
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• Thank you for your interest in the Auburn PD. This brochure outlines our hiring process as well as the benefits and opportunities available to our officers.
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• The Auburn Police Department is dedicated to building trust and enhancing the quality of life in our community through our fundamental core values of honor, excellence, loyalty and professionalism. We hope that you will consider exploring a career with our nationally accredited agency.
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• Become part of a tradition of SERVICE, PRIDE and DEDICATION.