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Public Safety
Strong Feelings on the Subject of Private Security
Despite a relatively low—and declining—crime rate, some Stapleton residents are concerned about petty theft.
Nabbed! Serial Burglar Caught
Good news for south Stapleton: a garage burglar who has been prowling the alleys since last August has been caught.
Proposed NIH Cuts “Risk Losing a Generation of Scientists”
The budget proposal put forth by the current administration seeks a 19 percent cut in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a federal agency that is responsible for conducting medical research and funding it at centers across the country.
New HAWK Lights Bring Safe Pedestrian Access to Eastbridge Town Center
A HAWK signal is a pedestrian activated light, designed specifically for mid-block pedestrian crossings, not traffic control at intersections.
No Timetable for MLK Extension
Denver Public Works is unable to provide an updated timeline for the MLK extension project. T
Putting the ‘Neigh’ in Neighborhood Patrols
The newest horse in the Denver Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit is awaiting a name.
Neighborly Response to Noise at Dick’s
The first hints of spring are in the air, which means the summer season of sporting events and concerts at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City is just around the corner.
Denver Takes A Stand on Immigrant Rights and Policies
Based on concerns expressed by individuals and organizations in Denver following President Trump’s Jan. 28 travel ban, Mayor Michael Hancock gathered the city officials and top law enforcement officers for a community information session clarifying Denver’s policies.
Tires Slashed on 54 Vehicles —Neighbors Step In
In four separate incidents from Dec. 31 through Feb. 7, numerous residents of the Northfield Apartments, an income-qualified rental complex in Conservatory Green, had their tires slashed. In total, 54 vehicles in the parking lot and surrounding streets were vandalized by an unknown suspect(s), with some vehicles damaged more than once.
120+ People Meet to Discuss Police Policy on Use of Force
On Jan. 24, community members packed a room at the Boys & Girls Club in North Park Hill to meet with Denver Police Chief Robert White at the first of three scheduled community meetings.
Tragedy Strikes the Urban Farm
Between dusk on January 21st and dawn on January 22nd, ten animals at The Urban Farm at Stapleton were violently killed, including goats, sheep, and two rabbits.