Tag: Department Of Public Safety
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‘Power issue’ takes down Denver’s non-emergency service line
The Denver Police Department’s non-emergency was down for more than a day and a half, according to posts from the department’s social media. The outage, which began early Wednesday morning was restored shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, according to officials. A spokesperson for the Denver Department of Public Safety told The Denver Gazette that…
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Denver director of public safety steps down to join Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s executive director of public safety is leaving the city government to lead the Colorado Bureau of Investigation amid a statewide DNA scandal that has plagued the state’s crime laboratory. Armando Saldate III — who was nominated by Mayor Michael Hancock in January 2022 and…
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes disaster declaration on wildfires in western Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis on Sunday made a verbal disaster declaration for a series of wildfires burning in Montrose, Delta and Mesa counties, according to a news release. The declaration allows the state to mobilize its resources, including supplies, equipment and personnel, to assist in battling…
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Denver council votes down proposed amendments to 2025 budget, final vote next week
Following a multi-hour Denver City Council hearing, Mayor Mike Johnston’s proposed 2025 budget did not change Monday night. While Councilmembers Sarah Parady, Shontel Lewis and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez collectively sought 12 amendments, none were approved. Four were withdrawn. An amendment brought forward by Parady sought to move the Street Engagement Team (SET) — the city’s camping ban…
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Denver settles 4 lawsuits totaling $170,000
The Denver City Council on Monday agreed to four settlements across two departments at a cost of $170,000 to taxpayers. The settlements will pay for two cases each involving the Denver Public Library ($30,000) and the the Denver Police Department for ($140,000). Councilmember Shontel Lewis, who earlier said she tracking tracking where “every dollar” is…
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Denver mayor touts responses to homelessness, immigration in first State of City speech
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver has accomplished much after one year under Mayor Mike Johnston, he said in his State of the City speech Monday, but he added there is still much to do if the city is to become a “vibrant” hometown and “capital of the New West.” …
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Proposed sales tax hike in Denver inches closer to November ballot box
A collective bargaining agreement for certain city employees could also be heading to voters.
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Denver council urges mayor to view 2025 budget through ‘equity lens’
The Denver City Council asked Mayor Mike Johnston to consider every spending decision through an “equity lens,” such as by providing free phone calls at jails and suggesting a different approach to “crimes of poverty.” At the same time, the council asked the mayor to make “evidence-based decisions” as he crafts the city’s spending plan…
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration for dangerously cold weather
Amid plummeting temperatures and the anticipation of even colder weather, Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration to mobilize the state’s emergency services tasked with deploying resources for the cold snap looming this weekend. This declaration authorized the use of the Colorado National Guard to ensure people can access resources they need to stay safe…
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Denver’s law enforcement watchdog candidates meet the public: ‘The civil rights issue of our time’
Denver is set to choose between a defense attorney, and a former prosecutor and police officer for the city’s next top law enforcement watchdog. In a public forum with community stakeholder groups Tuesday night, the candidates said they want to see Denver’s Independent Monitor’s Office communicate better with the public about its work and have…