Tag: Community Engagement Group
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Narrowing the gap: Golden police chief aims to build trust with community
In 2020 — five years into his tenure at the Golden Police Department and 33 years into his career as an officer in Colorado — Joe Harvey saw tensions between police agencies and communities at an all-time high, as protests erupted all around the country. “There was an erosion of public trust between law enforcement and…
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Lakewood police announces community advisory group amid scrutiny
The Lakewood Police Department is establishing a community advisory group following a slew of criticism following an investigation into a suspicious death, the police chief said. Lakewood Police Chief Philip Smith told the City Council on Monday evening that the advisory group will consist of members within his department and the community. As envisioned, the…