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Auburn Police Department company history timeline

1800

The Auburn Police Department began in the late 1800's with one night watchman.

1869

1869: Joseph Littlefield was the last constable prior to the City of Auburn, Joseph Hall was the first night police force member and Charles Davis was the first Special Police Officer/Night Watchman.

1894

1894: The APD adopted the use of a special police matron (Maria M. Swett). The idea was that she could make incidents, including arrests, less stressful for women and children.

1921

1921: APD purchased the first motorcycle for the department.

1932

1932: Auburn's first motorcycle officer.

1936

1936: The APD is credited for saving numerous lives during the burning of New Auburn which apparently began in Pontibrand’s garage.

1960

1960: The last Gamewell Traffic Signal was used in Auburn.

1975

1975 - Motorcycle Unit Established The Auburn Police Department Motorcycle Unit utilizes Harley Davidson (FLHTP) Electra Glides.

1987

1987: The APD had 46 full time and 3 part-time police department personnel.

2022

Former Auburn Police Chief Robert Johnson passed away on June 17,2022 at home.

RT @TownofAuburn: The Town of Auburn is pleased to announce that our application for funding through the FY23 Shared Streets and Spac… https://t.co/xGyIAvgNTM June 28, 2022 3:28 pm

Thankfully this vigilant resident checked with an Of… https://t.co/TtIDsv4POC July 11, 2022 12:02 pm

RT @MAHighwaySafety: According to AAA, 47.9M are expected to travel more than 50 miles to celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend, 1.37M of… https://t.co/PgkG7rfRXo July 2, 2022 8:15 am

RT @BostonPatrolmen: 3 police officers killed in Kentucky. “It’s heartbreaking, you know, anytime you have a loss of life," said Trooper… https://t.co/CnYluUpZTT July 3, 2022 10:08 am

RT @auburnmassfire: The members of @auburnmassfire & Local 4157 would like to thank everyone for the kind comments, messages & texts ov… https://t.co/9NteuW4LpM July 9, 2022 6:09 pm

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