Tag: Colorado agencies

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Explosion Injures 5 Colorado Officers at Domestic Call

When officers and deputies tried to go back in the residence, an explosion occurred. The sheriff’s office said in the release that the explosion is “believed to have been intentionally caused by (the suspect).”

May 19, 2025

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Colorado Sheriff Running for Governor

"Rural Colorado comprises 75% of our state and provides considerable economic benefit from the creation of agriculture, ranching and minerals but is virtually ignored when it comes to state resources," Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell said.

March 19, 2025

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Slain Detective's Family Outraged After Colorado Cop Killer Applies for Early Release Program

Raul Gomez-Garcia was 19 years old when he was convicted of killing Denver Police Detective Donald "Donnie" Young II on May 8, 2005. He was also convicted of seriously wounding Young's partner, Detective Jack Bishop.

March 19, 2025

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Denver Motor Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

According to the department's X post, the crash involved a motorist and the Denver motorcycle officer in Denver’s Civic Center neighborhood.

February 6, 2025

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Colorado Sheriff Wins $1.3 Million in Lawsuit Against County

In the lawsuit, the four said they were pressured to resign or be fired for supporting the former sheriff's opponent in the 2018 election.

January 29, 2025

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Colorado Voters Approve $350 Million for Police Pay, Benefits, Training

The $350 million will go toward local law enforcement pay, bonuses, education and training of peace officers.

November 11, 2024

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Colorado Chief Slammed for Recruiting at Trump Rally

"Last I checked, political affiliation doesn't exclude you from being a police officer,” said Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain in a blunt response through APD’s account on X.

October 16, 2024

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Missing Colorado K-9 Found Dead by Handler After Three Days

K-9 Watson, a narcotics detection Labrador retriever, ran away on Oct. 1 and was found dead just off a roadway three days later by his handler.

October 9, 2024

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Colorado Agency’s 32-Hour Workweek Popular with Officers

"I might be one of the few agencies in the state of Colorado that is fully staffed," Golden Police Chief Joe Harvey said.

September 10, 2024

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Venezuelan Street Gang Says It Will Target Denver Cops

The Albuquerque Police Department has released an officer safety bulletin to notify law enforcement of information regarding the Tren De Aragua criminal organization and reports that TdA members in Denver have been given a "green light" on officers.

July 31, 2024

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Colorado Officer Wounded in Gun Grab Attack, Suspect Killed

Officers were searching for a suspect in an assault at a nearby gas station. When they found him, a physical struggle ensued and the suspect grabbed an officer's gun.

July 24, 2024

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Colorado Agencies Planning to Start Drone as First Responder Programs

At least 20 agencies in Colorado’s Front Range already use drone technology for certain tasks, like searching for missing people, tracking fleeing suspects, mapping crime scenes or overhead surveillance during SWAT operations.

May 29, 2024