Aurora Nebraska Police Department

05/01/2026

The APD has been notified of a new scam people are receiving via text. Please be careful and do not scan the QR code.

04/13/2026

The Aurora Police Department participate in the Nebraska Department of Transportation selective "Put the Phone Away or Pay," from April 9th through April 13th. The APD issued 7 citations 4 No Valid Registration, 1 Driving Under the Influence, 1 Unlawful Acts Related to Drugs and 1 Speeding 11-1 5MPH.

04/13/2026

In 1981, a dispatcher in California founded Telecommunicators Week to raise public awareness about the hard work and dedication of public safety telecommunicators. A decade later, in 1991, Congress officially recognized it with a proclamation, which President Clinton signed, designating the second full week in April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This year, we continue this tradition, honoring the critical role telecommunicators play in our society during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, from April 13 to 19, 2026. Sending a big Thank You to the Hamilton County Dispatchers.

04/12/2026

22% Nebraska teen drivers were involved in a crash using a cell phone in 2023.
Teens can be the best messengers with their peers, so we encourage them to speak up when they see a friend driving while distracted, to have their friends sign a pledge to never drive distracted, to become involved in their local Students Against Destructive Decisions chapter, and to share messages on social media that remind their friends, family, and neighbors not to make the deadly choice to drive distracted.
Parents first have to lead by example — by never driving distracted — as well as have a talk with their young driver about distraction and all of the responsibilities that come with driving.

04/11/2026

3,405 Nebraska drivers were involved in distracted driving crashes in 2023.

629 Nebraska drivers were involved in a traffic crash because of a cell phone in 2023.

Don't be another statistic, put your phone away!

04/09/2026

"Put the Phone Away or Pay" mobilization begins today and will run through April 13th. Drive safe and keep your eyes on the road.

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

No jokes today. The Aurora Police Department will be joining multiple law enforcement agencies across the nation in participating with the "Put the Phone Away or Pay mobilization From April 9, 2026 to April 13, 2026. Texting is the most alarming distraction. Studies report drivers who use their phones behind the wheel are 240% more likely to crash. Nationwide, distracted driving claimed 3,275 lives alone in 2023 alone.

03/18/2026

The City of Aurora, Nebraska has created is own FAcebook Page click the link to follow for updates from the City of Aurora. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577563490919&__cft__[0]=AZaWW3rhWwiCpobDJ8Y0yKOayP_Lf4RFZPUaJFxj245Z5BO8wTU10OPsMBXoY5C0VrN5HhIFJZQ6RAa9XvwZR8XLBXhHf3x2vh3rdE24yzn5k1vQwUfezd98MafrR3FyjI0hmYli8F3ZLB7aMQBala5o_QTP1FyAIBtGUY_lWM9lXInB58nNnHPPsY1m0vrw-x8&__tn__=-]K-R

Aurora is a progressive community of around 5,000 people located in Hamilton County, Nebraska.

01/26/2026

January 26, 2026
At approximately 10:15 a.m., The Aurora Police Department dispatch received a report of an active threat at the Aurora High School. The school administration was immediately notified by law enforcement about the threat and went directly into lockdown. A short time later, out of precaution, the Aurora Middle School was also placed into lockdown.
Upon Law Enforcement’s arrival, both schools were secured and searched with the assistance of school administrative staff. There was no threat identified or located in either school. Law enforcement cleared the scene at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The Aurora Police Department was assisted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and the Nebraska State Patrol.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Aurora Police Department at 402-694-5815.

01/05/2026

The Aurora Police Dept. has received four handheld alcohol breath testing units through a traffic safety grant award from the Nebraska Dept.