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Video: Resistive Man Dies After Denver Zoo Arrest

A man who who died after police officers arrested him at the Denver Zoo on Monday had resisted attempts by security guards and officers to subdue him. Zoo security guards had called police after noticing a domestic dispute between a man and woman near the elephants.

July 18, 2011

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Colo. Fire Chief Arrested for Impersonating Officer

William Nelson was arrested on eight charges including impersonating a peace officer, a second offense DUI/DWAI, and marijuana possession.

July 10, 2011

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Denver to Settle Police Abuse Suit for $117K

A man who alleged Denver police officers beat him with a flashlight or club in 2008, causing head injuries and collapsing his lung, will get a $117,500 settlement if the City Council approves the payout tonight.

June 5, 2011

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Man who Won Denver Brutality Suit Still Trusts Cops

The man who was given $795,000 by the city of Denver to settle a lawsuit alleging three city officers used excessive force and violated his civil rights has said the incident won't erode his trust in law enforcement.

May 3, 2011

Technology

Colorado Agency Selects New World's Aegis Software

Colorado Springs, Colo. Police Department selects New World Systems’ public safety solutions. New software will streamline officer reporting and enable critical information sharing

April 28, 2011

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Colo. License Plates Would Honor Fallen Officers

Deputy Basil Marciniak was inspired to create the plates, following the fatal shooting of Weld County Deputy Sheriff Sam Brownlee. Marciniak and the Colorado Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) are obtaining the required 3,000 signatures needed for approval.

February 12, 2011

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SHOT Show 2011: Safariland Inducts Officers Into Saves Club

Safariland Saves Club Liaison Ed Hinchey said membership in the club was "extremely exclusive." Safariland inducts officers into the Saves Club only after a Safariland body armor product protects them from death or serious injury.

January 18, 2011

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TASER Ends Chase After Vehicle Hits Colorado Officer

An officer who suffered minor injuries when he was struck in a chain-reaction accident caused by a fleeing suspect is expected to fully recover.

January 3, 2011

Special Units

Gang Member Killed Colorado Deputy With Service Weapon

Investigators are still trying to determine how Rueben Reyes was able to get the gun away from Weld County (Colo.) Sheriff's Dep. Sam Brownlee during a scuffle.

November 23, 2010

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Colorado Deputy Killed In Gunfight With GTA Suspect

Weld County (Colo.) Sheriff's Deputy Sam Brownlee was fatally by a suspect deputies pulled over south of Greeley.

November 22, 2010

Training

Colo. Sheriff Puts Recruiting on Hold

The recruiting operations for the Jefferson County (Colo.) Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy are on hold because not enough people are leaving the force.

November 7, 2010

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Nurse Appeals Firing Over Comment to Officer

Leverington is appealing the firing with a three-judge panel on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, arguing she was exercising her free-speech rights to criticize the government. However, threats do not fall under this protection.

September 19, 2010