police
RTD board soundly rejects resolution to replace security with social workers
The resolution lost in a 14-1 vote in the Regional Transportation District's publicly elected board of directors.
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Parents of Elijah McClain sue Aurora police over his death
By Colorado Sun staff and wire report Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado Springs sergeant disciplined for comments on protest video
By The Associated Press Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Littwin: The latest police screwup had to be Aurora, right? Sure, unless it happened somewhere else — anywhere else
By Mike Littwin Opinion
Vanessa Wilson named Aurora’s new police chief as department continues facing scrutiny over Elijah McClain’s death
By The Associated Press Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published
Littwin: They didn’t arrest the driver who sped through Aurora protesters, but they did arrest the guy who shot at the Jeep
No one, by the way, is happier than Trump when mostly peaceful protests turn violent. It’s his campaign strategy. That’s why he’s sending more U.S. marshals/border patrol agents/secret police to Portland.
Opinion
Denver gives state troopers ability to enforce city laws around Capitol, governor’s mansion at Polis’ request
The move gives the Colorado State Patrol more leeway to stop graffiti and address encampments on state-owned land in Denver. It comes as a growing number of people camp out near state-owned buildings.
Littwin: As feds sweep Portland streets, there’s no reason to think Denver couldn’t be next
For Trump, this is probably no more than an attempt to revive his fading re-election hopes. But in reality, sending in unwanted and unneeded and unmarked federal agents is so much worse than that.
Opinion
Threats, vandalism, job loss: Colorado’s public health officials are under attack as they respond to coronavirus
Across the state, public health departments are facing a barrage of vitriol as they respond to the pandemic. Some officials have up and quit under the pressure, while others who stay say they fear for their safety.
Two Aurora police officers fired for reenacting Elijah McClain carotid hold file appeals
Officers Kyle Dittrich and Erica Marrero were fired last week
Rifles, mine-resistant vehicles, robots: How Colorado police have used a federal program to stockpile military gear
More than 100 Colorado police and sheriff’s departments have received surplus military equipment under the federal 1033 program. Officials defend the acquisitions, saying they’re needed to keep officers safe.
