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Sheriffs Sue Colorado Over Legal Marijuana

Sheriffs from Colorado and neighboring states Kansas and Nebraska say in a lawsuit that Colorado's marijuana law creates a "crisis of conscience" by pitting the state law against the Constitution and puts an economic burden on other states

March 6, 2015

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Denver Shifting Focus on Gang Intervention Amid Spike in Violence

Amid a spike in violence, Denver gang members were invited to a closed-door meeting Wednesday night where cops and prosecutors laid down the law while social workers and other service providers offered options for a better life.

March 6, 2015

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Denver Officer Critically Injured in December Protest Leaves Hospital

Adsit, a bicycle officer, had been hospitalized since Dec. 3 after being hit by a car during an East High School protest of the Ferguson, Mo., grand jury decision.

February 19, 2015

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Denver Police Supporters Rally, Place Flowers at Vandalized Officer Memorial

In the wake of weekend vandalism at the Denver police fallen officer memorial, law enforcement supporters — including police officers themselves — left a mountain of flowers at the site as part of a day-long show of solidarity Wednesday.

February 19, 2015

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Video: Union Demands Denver Chief Resign After Officers Ordered to Allow Fallen Officer Memorial to be Defaced During Protest

The defacement has led to a controversy involving police administrators and the head of the police union. The union is calling for Denver Police Chief Robert White to resign.

February 16, 2015

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Denver Officer Writes Open Letter Criticizing Chief

A Denver officer wrote this angry open letter to Chief Robert White following an anti-police protest where the department's fallen officer memorial was defaced with red paint. Reportedly, officers were ordered to stand down during the attack on the memorial and not intervene. The letter was sent to local media.

February 16, 2015

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Denver Police Asked Teens to Get Out of Car Before Shooting

Moments before opening fire on a car full of teenagers Monday, two Denver police officers asked several times for those inside to get out after learning the car had been reported stolen, Police Chief Robert White said Wednesday.

January 29, 2015

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Police Shoot Denver Teen Who Struck Officer with Stolen Car

Denver police shot and killed a 16-year-old girl who allegedly struck and injured an officer with a stolen car early Monday.

January 27, 2015

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Off-Duty Colorado Deputy Killed Helping Motorist After Accident

A Jefferson County (Colo.) Sheriff's Office sergeant was killed on U.S. Highway 285 near Conifer Saturday after he stopped to help another motorist.

January 4, 2015

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Video: Denver Student Protesters Cheered When Car Struck Officer, Union Official Says

Denver high school students protesting recent civilian deaths involving police chanted "Hit him again!" after a car struck four bicycle officers - injuring one critically - Wednesday night, the city's police union charged.

December 5, 2014

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Arrest Made in Traffic Stop Shooting of Colorado Officer

Jahvell Daquan Forrest, 20, was arrested Tuesday based on information police gathered after they went door to door Sunday in the Aurora neighborhood where the shooting happened. Witnesses initially were reluctant to come forward in the case before the community broke its silence Sunday evening.

November 20, 2014

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Colorado Officer Recovering from Late Friday Shooting

The shooting happened about 9 p.m. when a patrol car with two uniformed patrol officers pulled a car over for a traffic stop. Police in Aurora say they still have no suspect information in a shooting late Friday that left an officer wounded.

November 17, 2014