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Colorado Trooper Struck and Killed Working Rollover Crash

Trooper William Moden, 37, was struck and killed while assisting with the crash, which reportedly resulted from speeds of more than 100 mph, according to witnesses.

June 17, 2019

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Denver Sending Civilians, Not Police to Some Mental Health Calls

Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen says when it comes to crisis calls that do not involve a weapon or threat to other community members police may not always be the best response.

June 12, 2019

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Colorado Police Mourn K-9's Death from Illness

Officers with the Aurora (CO) Police Department are mourning the loss of one of their K-9 Officers after a serious medical issue claimed the dog's life on Saturday.

June 4, 2019

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Colorado Officers Credited with Saving Couple from Burning Home

Two officers with the Aurora (CO) Police Department are being credited with saving an elderly couple from a burning home late last week.

June 3, 2019

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Colorado Officer Helps Homeless Man Reunite with His Family

An officer with the Denver Police Department was honored with the Unparalleled Community Impact Award for her work helping a homeless man get home to his family.

May 22, 2019

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Airline Honors Fallen Colorado Officer on Flight to Police Week

In honor of Deputy Sheriff Heath McDonald Gumm of the Adams County Sheriff's Office—who was shot and killed during a foot pursuit in January 2018—the cabin crew placed Thin Blue Line flags on every passenger seat and re-designated the flight number to Gumm's call sign.

May 14, 2019

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CO Officer Arresting DUI Suspect Injured in Crash with Another DUI Suspect

The officer was in the process of arresting the first suspected DUI driver and both the officer and the suspect were in the vehicle when the crash happened at about 3 a.m. Saturday.

May 13, 2019

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CO Deputy Buys Old Cars, Fixes Them, and Gives Them to People Who Need Them

When he tried to give the car back to his benefactors, they told him to pay it forward. Which is what he now does.

May 10, 2019

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Video: Colorado Sergeant Faces Suspension for "Chokehold"

A sergeant with the Denver Police Department plans to appeal a pending 30-day suspension issued after it was discovered that he used an "unauthorized control hold" on a man who was suspected of attempting to steal a Greyhound bus.

May 1, 2019

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Teen Says CO Trooper Saved Her from Fiery Crash

Another truck barreled into the scene. “I heard it hit the cars and then saw all the fire, and heard the explosion. I was still on the phone with my mom, who thought she was listening to her daughter die,” Witter says.

April 30, 2019

Patrol

Colorado Trooper Injured When Suspected DUI Driver Crashes into Squad Car

A trooper with the Colorado State Police was injured early Monday morning when a suspected DUI driver crashed into his parked patrol vehicle.

April 22, 2019

Patrol

Woman Wanted for Threat Against Columbine High Found Dead

The FBI tweeted shortly after discovery of the body that there was no longer a threat to the community. FBI Special Agent in Charge Dean Phillips said at an afternoon news conference that authorities believed Pais died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound but that a medical examiner would confirm if that was the case.

April 17, 2019