Tag: Carla Havard
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Former sergeant sues Denver Police, alleging discrimination, retaliation
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A former Denver Police sergeant claimed she was discriminated and retaliated against after she condemned the force publicly during a women’s law enforcement group meeting. Carla Havard filed a federal lawsuit against the City and County of Denver and the Denver Police Department, alleging First Amendment violations, discrimination and retaliation. Havard said that she was…
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Ron Thomas’ road to the Denver Police chief’s office
One of the most vivid memories new Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas recalls from his 33-year career in the department about the effect of police work on everyday people doesn’t come from a big drug bust or high-profile homicide case. It’s the story of a stolen puppy. Thomas was assigned the mid-1990s case, he assumed,…