Tag: Denver Department Of Public Health And Environment
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As Denver’s flavored tobacco ban takes effect, retailers face fines, inspections
Enforcement of Denver’s flavored tobacco ban began on Jan. 1 and city officials said that while education efforts will continue, retailers can expect both public-facing and undercover investigations to ensure compliance. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment is responsible for enforcing the ban, which prohibits the sale of any flavored tobacco or nicotine…
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Denver employee reportedly poured bleach on vendor’s food after spotting contaminated ‘trash can sink’
Footage that reportedly captures a Denver health inspector pouring bleach into containers of a local vendor’s food has gone viral online, with the clip being viewed millions of times around the internet since it was first uploaded several days ago. The vendor in question was Tacolorado, a highly-rated and much-hyped food spot, and the reason…
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Denver police arrest 3 suspects in fentanyl pill-producing operation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Officers raided a home and arrested three people allegedly involved in a fentanyl operation that authorities believe could churn out 20,000 fentanyl pills a day. Denver’s narcotics unit began investigating the alleged operation earlier this year. After several months, the Denver police, Homeland Security…
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Denver opens cooling areas in recreation centers and libraries due to heat advisory
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the city prepares for a heat wave, Denver’s health agency is pointing to several public spaces that can serve as “cooling areas.” All Denver’s recreation centers will offer a designated space, where people can “cool off during extreme heat,” the department said in a…
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Public health departments bring vaccine clinics to homeless shelters amid small meningitis outbreak
In the past month, a small outbreak of meningococcal meningitis — which infects the lining of the brain and spinal cord — has been seen in Denver County’s homeless community. That prompted health departments to bring pop-up vaccine clinics to shelters in Aurora. Meningococcal meningitis can cause severe symptoms, including fever, vomiting and confusion, and…
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Think tank on car thefts: Longer view paints dire picture for Colorado
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While not disputing the declining car theft figures Denver officials cited, a think tank argued that viewing the stats from a longer timeframe offers the public a more precise and comprehensive view of crime both in the city and the state and whether Colorado leaders’ public policy response is working. Denver officials last week said…
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Denver sees ‘welcome decrease’ in car theft, but more work needed, city leaders acknowledge
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Denver struggled to respond to rising crime in the last few years, but the mayor and chief of police on Tuesday pointed to lower levels of car theft and property crimes in 2023, adding relief is on the way with a full police academy class. During a press conference, Mayor Michael Hancock said city leaders…
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Denver civilian law enforcement watchdog concerned with strengthening STAR’s community oversight
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s program designed to divert police away from non-violent situations has become a star of mayoral candidates’ platforms when they talk about a public safety system that balances armed police officers with community-based services. But the city’s civilian law enforcement watchdog board has concerns about…
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Denver City Council preview: Public art on final approach for DIA
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save More public artwork may be landing at Denver International Airport soon. The Denver City Council is considering a pair of resolutions that will commission three sculptures as part of the city’s public arts program. In addition, the council has 12 other resolutions on its…
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Denver City Council Preview: City poised to keep holiday lights up
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council has five resolutions on its agenda ahead of Monday’s weekly 3:30 p.m. meeting. There are nine bills being introduced from various committees and four that are in final consideration. There will be four public hearings. Here’s a list of the major…