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Denver police chief: Officers will intervene when they see ‘excessive force’ by ICE
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Denver Police Department Chief Ron Thomas said Wednesday that his officers would step in if they witnessed any “excessive force” used by federal agents during operations in the city. “If we see a federal officer who we believe is using excessive force, then I think our expectation is to intervene in that situation,” Thomas said…
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Face covering ban in Denver for law enforcement, ICE gains momentum
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A proposed ordinance prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their identities while interrogating, detaining, or arresting an individual in Denver will more than likely be assigned to another yet-to-be-determined City Council committee for further consideration. The proposal, presented to members of the city’s Budget and Policy Committee on Monday by Councilmembers Flor Alvidrez and Shontel…
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Federal judge declines to order Denver to let police critic apply for review board
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A federal judge declined on Friday to order that Denver permit a longtime police critic to apply to join the board tasked with reviewing officers’ use of force. Regan Benson sought to become one of the two community members on the five-person Use of Force Review Board earlier this year. Command staff who were familiar…
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$11 million sought for Denver police overtime, separation payouts
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The Denver Police Department is short $11 million and is asking the city to pick up the tab for unplanned and unfunded overtime tied to numerous protests and officer-involved shootings this year. Part of the request would also cover shortfalls in DPD separation payouts. The money, if approved by the City Council, would come from…
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Denver Police Department celebrates 3 officers for acts of kindness
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Three Denver police officers were recognized on Wednesday for extraordinary acts of compassion while on duty. The civilian awards, presented by the nonprofit organization Citizens Appreciate Police, were given to Capt. Daniel Morehead, Ofc. Robert Anderson, and Ofc. Michael Barrios. “Our CAP Board is honored to bring to light just a few of the many…
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Denver man arrested after viral ‘No Kings’ rally tripping incident
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Editor’s note: The Denver Police Department released a statement Tuesday that Jose Cardenas was not the man who allegedly tripped the screaming man. Cardenas was allegedly the suspect who stole the sunglasses and was arrested on suspicion of theft. The alleged tripper is still unidentified. The Denver Police Department arrested a man in connection to…
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Denver hosts world’s largest police conference as DPD responded to weekend protest
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Denver law enforcement this week seized an opportunity to share its policing strategies with global agencies, as the city played host this year to the world’s largest police conference and as massive protests filled downtown streets. From Saturday to Tuesday, more than 16,000 law enforcement representatives from across the world were expected to visit the…
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Denver budget hearings focus on public safety
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Day two of the public hearings for Denver’s proposed 2026 spending plan got underway on Tuesday with presentations from the city’s public safety agencies. As representatives from the Denver Department of Safety, Denver Police, Denver Fire, Denver Sheriff and the Department of Public Health and Environment shared plans for helping the city tighten its belt,…
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Appeals court rules anti-police bias alleged in jury deliberations is not basis for overturning verdict
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Colorado’s second-highest court ruled last week that allegations of a juror’s anti-police statements during deliberations in a civil trial cannot trigger an inquiry into whether the juror’s bias requires a new trial. Generally, jurors cannot be made to testify about statements made during deliberations when a party challenges the validity of a jury’s verdict. There…
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Federal judge stands by ruling dismissing some of protesters’ claims against Denver
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A federal judge last week refused to alter her ruling allowing only some claims to proceed to a jury trial against Denver for its alleged constitutional violations against protesters. Numerous judges this year have found Denver or its officers may be held liable for excessive force or First Amendment violations in a series of lawsuits.…
