ContactAPD@auroragov.org (This e-mail address is not for reporting crimes or requesting police services)
Colleen Delena is commander of District 2, overseeing a team of officers and professional staff members serving residents of eight beats in northeast Aurora. She was named commander of District 2 in 2025.
A native of Arizona, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, and has been a member of the Aurora Police Department since 2003. She has served in patrol, recruiting, academy, and in-service training and has been fortunate to supervise both sworn and professional staff units, including patrol, academy, and property and evidence/impound.
Colleen is a graduate of the Denver University Public Safety Leadership program, the Force Science Institute and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations program. She is also a trilogy recipient from the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.
Chris Poppe is commander of District 3, managing more than 100 officers and professional staff members serving the residents of eight beats in southeast Aurora. He was named commander of District 3 in 2024.
An Aurora native, Chris graduated from Gateway High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Metro State University in Denver. He joined the Aurora Police Department in 1996.
Chris dedicated more than a decade of his career serving with the Narcotics Unit. He has held supervisory roles with the Direct Action Response Team, the Crimes Against Children and Internet Crimes Against Children units, the FBI’s Innocence Lost Task Force, the Electronic Support Section and the Investigative Support Section. Prior to his appointment to commander, Chris was the lieutenant of the Strategic Enforcement Section, overseeing the Narcotics Unit, the Gang Investigation Unit, the Gang & Robbery Investigations Team and the Direct Action Response Team.
Chris is a graduate of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations program, the FBI’s Command College and the University of Denver’s Public Safety Leadership Development program.
Find your APD PAR – https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1308085cee5543de8028fb57e2e319d2
The department’s PAR units are an essential element and a part of the overall strategy of the police department in making the vision a reality.
District 1 PAR Email: District1PAR@auroragov.org
District 2 PAR Email: District2PAR@auroragov.org
District 3 PAR Email: District3PAR@auroragov.org
Aurora has continued to grow and change, and the Aurora Police Department is updating its district boundaries to keep pace. This is the first major realignment in many years. The updated map helps create a more balanced distribution of calls for service and staffing throughout the city. As Aurora has expanded, call patterns and population density have shifted, and the new district layout reflects the way our community functions today.
The new district structure includes:
District 1 North
District 2 Central
District 3 South
The new map organizes the districts from north to south using two major dividing roads. The districts now run east to west across Aurora. East 6th Avenue will separate the North and Central Districts. East Jewell Ave will separate the Central and South Districts.
One of the main goals of this update is to equalize call loads across all three districts. Some areas of Aurora have historically experienced higher demand for service, which can place extra strain on district resources or longer wait times by residents. By aligning staffing and workload, the new district layout allows officers to respond more efficiently and maintain consistent service throughout the city.
The updated boundaries also support stronger community engagement by giving each district team a more balanced and manageable geographic area. This helps officers spend more time in neighborhoods, build relationships, and address local concerns.
As the new boundaries take effect, some community members may notice changes to their assigned PAR officer and/or district leadership team. These adjustments help ensure that personnel are aligned with the updated districts and that every neighborhood receives strong support. To determine which District you might live in after the change, check the map below.
As the new district boundaries take effect on Feb. 14, APD will continue coordinating with internal and city partners to support a smooth transition. Residents may notice updates to their assigned PAR officer or district leadership as staffing aligns with the new district layout. Specific beats boundaries within each district are still being coordinated.
We are working closely with the City’s Information Technology team and Aurora911 to ensure systems and resources reflect the updated boundaries. Additional interactive mapping tools using ArcGIS are being finalized and will be published when available. These tools will allow residents to explore the new district boundaries, identify their PAR officers, and view updates that may impact police services in their area.
We encourage residents to check the updated district map and revisit this page for the latest information as new tools and resources become available. CLICK the map to expand and see additional details about boundaries and new beat areas.
APD District 1 – Mike Gaskill – District 1 has been promoted to Division Chief over Operations, and we now have Commander Justin Shipley as the commander of District 1, as of May 28, 2025 – 2/14/2026.
Central PAR – District 2
Sgt Collins cncollin@auroragov.org
PAR Officer Valdez jvaldez@auroragov.org
South PAR – District 3
Sgt Van Kam jvankam@auroragov.org
PAR Officer Carreno ecarreno@auroragov.org
HBID APD PAR, Police Area Representative – District 1 PAR Officers are contacts in the Havana BID until 2/14/2026:
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| · The Aurora Police Department has launched an Online Transparency and Accountability Portal to provide the public with access to regularly updated data and information about agency demographics, crime statistics and uses of force.
· The portal can be accessed at AuroraGov.org/APDPortal. This is an ongoing project, and additional features will be added in the future. |
Aurora’s 911 professionals can receive and respond to emergency requests sent by text message, with the support of Text-to-911 service.
Text-to-911 offers an alternative to voice calls to 911 for people who are in a situation when a voice call may increase their danger, who have limited cellphone reception or who are hearing-impaired.
Testing with the four major cellular-network providers – Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile – was completed June 2, 2016, and Aurora’s 911 professionals are fully trained on how to handle and respond to Text-to-911 messages. Most smaller cellphone companies rely on the cellular networks run by the tested providers.
Text messages to 911 in Aurora will be received by Aurora911 dispatchers via their phone system, accompanied by the location of the nearest cellular tower to the sender of the text. Users are strongly encouraged to begin their text session by including a detailed address or location in their first message. However, in times when a user is unable to provide their location, Aurora 911 has partnered with RapidSOS to empower 911 professionals with access to a collaborative information clearinghouse which provides critical device location data, and other life-saving information.
“When seconds count, a phone call to 911 is still the fastest way to initiate a call for help during an emergency,” said Tina Buneta, Director of Aurora911. “However, situations exist where a voice call may increase danger for a caller. Text-to-911 empowers all residents and guests of our community to reach out in a quiet, discrete and undetected manner.”
Users should understand and follow these guidelines for Text-to-911:
For more information about Text-to-911 service, see the FCC’s frequently asked questions.
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The Community Food Access program strives to increase access to and lower prices for healthy food in low income, low access areas of the state by supporting small food retailers and small family farms.
Small Food Retailers and Small Family Farms – your costly equipment purchases may be eligible for a refundable income tax credit equal to 75% of the amount you spent. Equipment must help to increase access to or lower prices for healthy food in low income, low access and underserved areas of the state.
Deadlines to apply will be June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st, 2025.
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