Assistant Majority Leader Fields, Senator Buckner Statement on Aurora Restarting Search for Next Police Chief

Senators: "We look forward to collaborating throughout the remainder of this process and to continuing the critical work of rebuilding public confidence and keeping our streets and our community safe.”

AURORA, CO - Senate Majority Leader Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Senator Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, today released the following joint statement upon news that Aurora will restart its search for a new police chief:

“Aurora deserves a police chief who values our entire community and will rebuild trust, and we are pleased that the city has chosen to restart its search for a new chief of police. Good policing is critical to keeping us all safe, and any future leader must have buy-in and support from everyone in our community. The city must use this opportunity to more deeply engage with the entire community as we work together to find a qualified and diverse set of candidates who truly meet Aurora’s needs. We look forward to collaborating throughout the remainder of this process, and to continuing the critical work of rebuilding public confidence and keeping our streets and our community safe.”