Public Safety, Courts & Civil Service Policy Committee - July 2026

The Public Safety, Courts & Civil Service Policy Committee meeting held on July 9, 2026, focused primarily on updates and discussions related to public safety programs and legal procedures in Aurora. Key procurement-related topics included the ordinance amendment for the automated speed enforcement program, aligning local penalties and procedures with new state legislation, and the decision to deactivate driver image cameras on new units to comply with legal changes. The committee also reviewed detailed data on domestic violence case filings and public defender workloads, highlighting a significant reduction in domestic violence cases offset by an increase in other case types, which has implications for budgeting and resource allocation. Additionally, the Aurora Police Department provided an overview of the Aurora SAVE program, a community-based violence intervention initiative, emphasizing its success in reducing violent crime rates and the importance of maintaining program consistency despite the conclusion of a national contract. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but budgetary considerations and program funding were discussed in relation to case management and public safety initiatives. The committee agreed to schedule further study sessions to clarify case data and budget impacts.