Tag: Police Chief
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12 years in City Hall: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s triumphs and failures
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock knows what he’ll regret most from his three terms as the most powerful elected leader in Denver: Thanksgiving, 2020, when Hancock was caught traveling in the thick of a raging pandemic despite having urged the public to stay home. He wanted to keep a promise to his daughter, he said, having assured…
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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,…
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Ron Thomas sworn in as Denver’s new police chief
Denver has a new top cop — at least until the mayor’s administration changes next year. Chief Ron Thomas took his oath of office Tuesday morning from Presiding Judge Nicole Rodarte in the Denver City and County building. City Council confirmed his appointment Monday. He takes on the department as it grapples with a shortage of nearly…
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Aurora restarts search for new police chief after another finalist withdraws
One of the two finalists for Aurora’s next police chief withdrew last week after the three-day interview process that included a meeting with the public, so the city said it is starting the search anew. In its statement, the city alluded to efforts finding more minority and women candidates. “I greatly appreciate the time the…
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Community meets Aurora police chief finalists
When Lea Steed thinks about what she wants in Aurora police officers, she envisions more training in how to carry out arrests, the skill to recognize a person in crisis, and accountability for officers accused of killing or harming someone. It’s important for her hometown, she said. “There are a lot of issues in Aurora…
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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock presses for harsher penalties for fentanyl possession
In a departure from the Democratic position at the state Capitol, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock pressed for harsher penalties for fentanyl possession, mirroring the position of the city’s police chief and other law enforcement officials. Officially introduced Friday, the legislation targets drug dealers by proposing increased criminal penalties. It also includes a variety of public…