Auburn Police Department (CA)

🔥 HOT PAVEMENT ALERT! 🐾☀️

Before heading out for a walk, remember this simple test: If you can’t comfortably hold the back of your hand on the pavement for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for your pet’s paws.

Hot sidewalks and asphalt can cause painful burns in just minutes. To keep your furry friends safe:

✅ Walk during the cooler morning or evening hours
✅ Choose grassy or shaded routes when possible
✅ Bring water for both you and your pet
✅ Watch for signs of overheating

A little planning goes a long way in keeping your four-legged family members safe, healthy, and happy this summer!



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🚓🔥 TODAY IS THE DAY — Rain or Shine! 🔥🚓

Our runners are getting ready for the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Northern California! Come out and cheer on the Special Olympics athletes and the Auburn Police Department team as we carry the Flame of Hope through our community. 💙🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

📍 We will be starting at the Gold Rush Museum at 5:00 PM and running through Old Town and Downtown Auburn to the Chana Statue.

Bring your signs, your cheers, and your community spirit! 👏

It’s not too late to show your support or donate to our team:
https://p2p.onecause.com/letrrun/team/auburn-pd

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2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run - Auburn Police Department Hello everyone! We're thrilled to be raising funds for the Special Olympics Torch Run. It's not just about running; it's about spreading awareness, fostering acceptance, and supporting athletes. By raising funds for the Torch Run, we're ensuring these athletes have access to the training, coaching,....

🐻 BEAR SAFETY REMINDER 🐻

Help keep both your family and wildlife safe by following a few simple tips:

• Secure trash cans and remove food sources
• Do not leave pet food outside overnight
• Keep vehicle doors locked and free of food or scented items
• Clean BBQ grills after use
• Never approach, feed, or attempt to photograph bears up close

Removing food sources around your home helps discourage bears from returning to neighborhoods and encourages them to continue searching for natural food sources in the wild.

If you encounter a bear:
➡️ Stay calm
➡️ Give the bear space to leave
➡️ Back away slowly
➡️ Never run

When reporting a bear sighting, please try to provide:
📍 Exact location
🧭 Direction of travel
⏰ Time the bear was seen

For additional bear safety information and prevention tips, visit:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/HWC/Black-Bears #586893620-preventing-conflicts

To report bear incidents or conflicts, contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW):
📞 (916) 358-2917
🌐 https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/wir

In an emergency or immediate threat situation, call 911.

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Tomorrow is the day! 🔥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Join the Auburn Police Department as we participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Northern California! Our team will be carrying the Flame of Hope through Auburn tomorrow evening, and we would love to see the community out cheering us on.

📍 Start Location: Gold Rush Museum
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
🏁 Route: Through Old Town and Downtown Auburn to the Chana Statue

This run helps raise awareness and funds to support Special Olympics athletes and the incredible impact they have on our community.

Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our team so far! If you would still like to contribute, donations can be made here:
https://p2p.onecause.com/letrrun/team/auburn-pd

Come out, wave hello, and help us keep the Flame of Hope moving! 🔥💙💛

2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run - Auburn Police Department Hello everyone! We're thrilled to be raising funds for the Special Olympics Torch Run. It's not just about running; it's about spreading awareness, fostering acceptance, and supporting athletes. By raising funds for the Torch Run, we're ensuring these athletes have access to the training, coaching,....

Auburn PD personnel are participating in annual Unified Command training alongside our regional partners to improve coordination during real-world emergencies.

This scenario-based training focuses on:

Building effective Unified Command structures.
Coordinating evacuations and road closures.
Delivering clear, consistent public messaging.
Enhancing communication and notification protocols.
Identifying collection points and managing resources.
Enhancing frontline response coordination and incident management.

With wildfires and large-scale incidents becoming increasingly complex, training like this is critical. Strong relationships and coordinated decision-making before an incident occurs help ensure a safer and more effective response when our communities need it most.

Training together means responding better together.



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🐻 Friendly Foothill Reminder 🐻

We live in beautiful bear country, and that means we sometimes share our neighborhoods with wildlife — including mama bears and their cubs. ❤️

A reminder that seeing bears in the foothills is not unusual, especially this time of year. Mama bears are typically just trying to keep their babies safe and find food. Please give them plenty of space and avoid approaching, feeding, or cornering them.

If a bear becomes aggressive or poses an immediate safety concern, residents can contact the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for guidance. However, in many cases, there may not be much they can do unless the animals are acting aggressively or creating a serious threat. As always, dial 911 if there is an emergency.

A few helpful tips:
🍎 Bring pet food and bird feeders inside
🗑️ Secure garbage cans
🐶 Keep pets supervised
📸 Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance

Let’s help keep both our community and the bears safe. 🐾