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CO Officer, Civilians Rescue Man from Burning Vehicle

As seen in Officer Justin Hill’s dashcam footage, the officer was able to bend the car’s window frame off of the vehicle with the help of a passenger and a citizen.

September 6, 2023

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Denver Officer Struck by Firetruck in NBA Victory Parade has Leg Amputated

Sgt. Justin Dodge was in front of a fire truck carrying Denver Nuggets players during the June 15 parade, trying to protect paradegoers who had moved onto the street, when the truck rolled over his left leg.

July 12, 2023

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Video Shows Cuffed Suspect Steals CO State Patrol Car Before Fatal Crash

The Colorado State Patrol this week released video, from both dashcam and body-worn camera footage, of when a suspect stole a trooper’s car and then later crashed into a tractor-trailer after running over stop sticks.

June 30, 2023

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Denver Officer Hit by Fire Truck, Injured During NBA Championship Parade

Police officials later wrote on Twitter that the officer suffered a serious lower leg injury and that he was listed in serious but stable condition.

June 15, 2023

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Denver Officer Shot Multiple Times in Vehicle, Saved by Vest

The officer was in his police vehicle outside a hotel at 4 a.m. when he saw a male walk past and then into hotel. The suspect then came back out of the hotel, pulled out a gun and started shooting at the officer.

June 7, 2023

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CO Officers to Work 32 Hours Per Week without Pay Cut

All police department employees will move from a 40-hour workweek to a 32-hour workweek without a change in pay. City service levels and days open will not change, nor will patrol staffing and coverage, according to the city.

May 23, 2023

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DA Drops Most Serious Charge Against Officer Accused of Leaving Suspect in SUV on Train Tracks

She suffered head injuries, broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken sternum when the train crashed into the police vehicle. She spent 12 days in a hospital recovering from her injuries.

February 27, 2023

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Denver Gazette: Coddling of Career Criminals Led to Death of CO Officer

The alleged wheel man in the chase already was facing warrants for charges including motor vehicle theft and felony criminal mischief. He also had logged a lengthy prison record before that for drug and robbery charges.

February 21, 2023

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CO Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered Falling from Bridge

"It is with extreme sadness that we at the Fountain Police Department notify the public that K-9 Officer Julian Becerra has succumbed to the injuries he suffered during an on-duty incident that occurred on February 2, 2023,” Fountain PD said in a statement.

February 13, 2023

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CO Officer Injured in Fall from Bridge on Life Support

“Officer Becerra is currently on life support and surrounded by his family and friends,” Fountain police spokesperson Lisa Schneider said in the news release.

February 10, 2023

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CO Officer Critically Injured in Fall from Bridge While Trying to Make Arrest

The officer was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. On Friday morning, the Fountain Police Department provided an update that the officer was in stable but critical condition following the initial CT scans.

February 3, 2023

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How a College Police Department Uses Augmented Reality for Officer Training

In recent years, many agencies have begun to add to their mix of training tools Virtual Reality (VR) systems and devices. Some believe that the next step in that evolution is the use of Augmented Reality (AR) technology.

January 23, 2023