Tag: Government Of Denver
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Denver announces new director of public safety nomination
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced his pick for the city’s new director of public safety — pending approval by the City Council. Johnston announced the nomination of Al Gardner on Thursday to potentially replace Armando Saldate III as the leader of the Denver Police Department, Fire…
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“Trust Patrols” latest attempt by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Police, to build trust citywide
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, in a bid to build trust and prevent crime in Denver communities, announced the Denver Police Department will begin so-called “trust patrols” that can be requested by local businesses and events or sent to specific locations. While the main goal of…
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Denver City Council to consider up to $289 million in bond spending
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The Denver City Council will consider approving a sextet of construction contracts worth $30 million each ahead of their Tuesday meeting. Councilmembers are also scheduled to consider several other contracts and bond spending totaling close to $300 million. The Council did not meet on Monday, it’s normal meeting time, as the city government closed in…
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Former Denver Post Building inching closer to becoming City of Denver property
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The Denver City Council moved closer to purchasing the former Denver Post Building after approving two measures Monday. But some councilmembers question the need for the $90-million building in light of potential budget cuts due to the staggering costs of the immigration crisis that’s hit the city in the past year-and-a-half. City officials, and the…
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Colorado jury awards $3.76 million, finds two Denver Police officers guilty of constitutional violations
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A Denver jury on Friday awarded $3.76 million to a 78-year-old Montbello resident after finding two Denver Police officers guilty of violating her constitutional rights. Ruby Johnson, a retired postal worker, lived in the same home in Montbello for more than 40 years. On Jan. 4, 2022, a Denver Police Department SWAT team carried out…
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Denver Water rate increase goes into effect
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Don’t be alarmed by higher water bills come the end of the month. Water rates increased on Jan. 1 for the almost 1.5 million people served by Denver Water, nearly 25% of the state’s population. The estimated rate increase for a single-family home that uses the same amount of water as it did in 2023…
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Denver police investigating overnight shooting with 4 victims; 2 dead
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Denver police are investigating a shooting that left two victims injured and two people dead in the Villa Park neighborhood overnight. Officers responded to a shooting report in the 4800 block of West Colfax Avenue around 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, according to a social media post by the Denver Police Department. Four victims were…
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Denver City Council to consider multiple $1M contract amendments
Contracts related to Denver’s Smart City Program, which seeks to improve communication between city departments and optimize city operations, will get several $1 million increases if the Denver City Council approves a series of contract amendments during Monday’s 3:30 p.m. meeting. Here’s a list of major items on the agenda: Contracts and Resolutions 23-0460: A…
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1 dead after fight in downtown Denver
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Police arrested one man for assault after responding to a fight at 1600 Broadway and are now seeking to charge him with first degree murder after the victim died. At about 2 a.m. Monday, DPD responded to the 1600 block on a report of…
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Denver City Council to consider STAR expansion, new police vehicle purchase
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will consider expanding the Support Team Assisted Response program and purchasing over 30 new police vehicles during their 3:30 p.m. meeting Monday. The measures are among 17 resolutions appearing before the council. Additionally, there are six bills being introduced and seven…