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Pedestrians walk past a "Denver Strong" sign on the 16th Street Mall in downtown on February 1, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Public safety is of concern particularly with rising crime rates and public drug that often keep people away from the areas like the mall. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

抖阴ap: Denver’s crime rate is finally coming down, here’s what comes next

January 23, 2024 at 4:37 p.m.

We see clear signs that crime is returning to pre-pandemic levels, both nationally and in Denver.

FILE – Protesters march Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn., over the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police during a traffic stop. As Memphis police officers attacked Nichols, others held him down or milled about, even as he cried out in pain before his body went limp. Just like the attack on George Floyd in Minneapolis nearly three years ago, a simple intervention could have saved a life. Memphis and Minneapolis police departments are among many with “duty to intervene” policies. It’s also the law. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

抖阴ap: Active bystandership training is the missing tool

February 28, 2023 at 11:01 a.m.

The killing of Tyre Nichols is not just a tragedy, but a call to action. For those of us committed to improving policing, we can do our part by working...

Judge Nicole Rodarte, left, Chief Ron Thomas raise his right hand during a swearing-in ceremony for the Denver Police Department抖阴ap new Chief Thomas on October 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mayor Michael B. Hancock nominated Thomas to lead the Denver Police Department following the retirement of Chief Paul Pazen. Denver County Judge Nicole Rodarte presided over the swearing-in of the new chief in a courtroom at the Denver City and County Building. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

抖阴ap: As Denver’s new chief of police, I will reduce crime and rebuild trust

October 19, 2022 at 6:01 a.m.

As someone who was raised in Denver, attended Denver Public Schools, lives in Denver, and has been a Denver Police officer for more than 30 years, I am honored to...

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