Podcasts about Denver Police Department

Depending on who you ask, Denver is either a great place to live or a crime-ridden hellhole. So how does the Denver Police Department approach such a problem of perception versus reality? Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas has an answer. He sits down with host Bree Davies to discuss the ongoing battle of narratives around safety in the city, as well as the recent controversy around DPD's use of Flock surveillance cameras and whether ICE can access that surveillance data. Plus, the chief addresses DoBetterDNVR's constant complaining and answers listener questions on everything from “bad apple” cops to graffiti problems in RiNo. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about the job DPD Chief Thomas has been doing? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the other sponsors of this June 9th episode: RAQC Central City Opera Denver Health Multipass Edgewater Music Festival Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At just 21 years of age, friends Todd Wilson and Scott McCarthy were virtually inseparable. The pair reported for duty at United Bank of Denver at 6:00 a.m. on Father's Day 1991-McCarthy's first day on the job. They joined two more experienced guards and began making their rounds. By 9:30 a.m., all four were dead. The killer then descended upon the cash vault where he held six petrified tellers at gunpoint before absconding with nearly $200,000.Eighteen days later, the Denver Police Department arrested one of its own. Not only had retired sergeant James W. King served on the force for 25 years, he'd recently been a guard at United Bank-often complaining about the abysmal security, including a decision to disarm its guards. But would he slaughter four of his unarmed successors to prove his point and risk a date with the execution chamber?DEADLY HEIST is the captivating story of one of Colorado's most notorious crimes and of a courtroom slugfest that would take a jury nine grueling days to resolve. Its verdict-delivered a year and a day after the bloody massacre-reverberates across the Rocky Mountains to this day. Joining me to discuss his book, DEADLY HEIST: The True Story of the Mile High Bank Massacre—Steven B. Epstein Follow and comment on Facebook-TRUE MURDER: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064697978510Check out TRUE MURDER PODCAST @ truemurderpodcast.com

Brian Camozzi-is a former UFC welterweight fighter and Denver police officer known for his determination and diverse career pursuits. Born and raised in Colorado, Brian is the younger brother of fellow UFC veteran Chris Camozzi. Before transitioning to law enforcement, Brian made a name for himself in the world of mixed martial arts, competing professionally and earning a reputation as a skilled and resilient fighter. Camozzi began his MMA journey with a strong foundation in wrestling and striking, which led to his successful professional debut in 2013. He captured the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) Welterweight Championship before making his way to the UFC in 2016. Despite a short stint in the organization, he gained respect for his technical skills and fighting spirit. Following his MMA career, Camozzi shifted his focus to serving the community, joining the Denver Police Department. As a police officer, he combines discipline from his athletic career with a commitment to public service. His unique path reflects a dedication to both personal growth and giving back to others. Tune in as Brain Camozzi joins Bobby Marshall in studio to discuss, police, law enforcement, personal protection, UFC, MMA, tavel, Denver Colorado, family, friends, outdoor life, and much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episodedrops.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comSponsor Links:www.JockoFuel.comMountain Side listeners receive 10% off all Jocko Fuel products! Use Code TMS10 to save. www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products! www.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Bulletproof products! Other Affiliates Links

It's Friday, and we're rounding up the news of the week. First, former president Donald Trump is officially obsessed with baseless claim that a Venezuelan gang has “taken over” Aurora and keeps threatening to come to Colorado to do… something? But will he actually make good on his claims? The Lever founder David Sirota joins producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies to talk about how Trump's rhetoric is affecting Aurora, swaps wins and fails of the week, and share some reporting from his new podcast Master Plan, which reveals the Coors family's connections to Project 2025.  Check out Master Plan wherever you listen to podcasts! We talked about Kroenke Sports and Entertainment's new deal with 9News to create a streaming service so locals can watch Nuggs and Avs games. Paul mentioned Governor Polis' response to president Trump's comments on Aurora, the outcome of an ethics investigation into Glendale's mayor, and Cherry Creek West's rezoning. Bree talked about La Fiesta and the Denver Police Department's new crackdown on expired license plates.  What do you think about Coors in 2024? Is the company's brand fashionable or skunked? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this September 27th episode: PineMelon - Use promo code CITYCASTDENVER for $75 off your first delivery B:CIVIC Logan School Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Tuesday, and we're rounding up the biggest stories of the week. First, Union Station is set to unveil the results of a six-month, $11-million renovation this weekend, but is this a revolution for the transit hub? Or yet another evolution in its 110-year history? Then we discuss the Denver Police Department's crack down on what is apparently a huge public safety issue: expired car registrations and temporary plates. Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins producer Paul Karolyi to share license plate hacks, Union Station secrets, and respond to a listener comment on our skepticism ahead of Denver's Fourth of July drone show last week. Paul quoted Axios Denver's coverage of a recent public safety survey. Patty mentioned Councilman Flynn's “investigation” into expired license plates, and we discussed Karl Christian Krumpholz's terrific comic history of Union Station. What do you think about DPD cracking down on expired license plates? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver If you enjoyed today's sponsored interview with the Regional Air Quality Council's Communications and Programs Coordinator, Kelsey Simpkins, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 9th episode: Regional Air Quality Council Blanco Cocina + Cantina PineMelon Babbel “Lavender Festival” at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms (July 20-21) Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heavy Victory LLC CEO and Denver Police Sgt. Justin Dodge faced a life-changing moment when he was critically injured, pinned beneath an 80-000 pound firetruck during the Nuggets Championship Parade. Despite losing his leg in this harrowing incident, Justin refused to be defeated. In this episode of Unbeatable, he shares his remarkable journey—from his family's legacy of public service to the demanding path of becoming a SWAT officer. Justin opens up about the immense challenges of recovery, the crucial role of positivity, and his unwavering determination to return to duty. His story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, illustrating the sheer strength it takes to triumph over adversity.Explore Justin Dodge's strong commitment to public service, shaped by his family background, guiding his path to the Denver Police Department and the SWAT team.Learn about the demanding path to becoming a SWAT officer, emphasizing problem-solving skills and the commitment to saving lives in intense situations.Explore the world of SWAT operations through Justin's experience.Hear Justin's gripping firsthand account of surviving a life-threatening incident during a parade and his relentless determination to resume active duty, highlighting the crucial role of prehabilitation and goal-setting in his recovery journey.How he helps people become heroes in their own stories.Learn more about Justin DodgeLeave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them!To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don't, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don't let fear win.Get your FREE copy of theUnbeatable Army Survival GuideHERE

Summary In this episode, K-Sam discusses a perspective shift in law enforcement and the importance of citizens engaging with the police. He shares a text message from someone who did a ride-along with him and had their perspective changed. K-Sam also talks about the budget cuts in the Denver Police Department and the impact they have on hiring new officers and providing necessary training. He expresses concern about the allocation of funds to address the migrant influx while neglecting the issues faced by US citizens. Takeaways Engaging with law enforcement can lead to a perspective shift and a better understanding of their role in the community. Budget cuts in police departments can hinder hiring new officers and providing necessary training. Allocating funds to address the migrant influx while neglecting issues faced by US citizens raises concerns. Choosing the right circle of people who celebrate growth rather than judge change is important. Keywords #perspectiveshift,#lawenforcement, #citizens, #ride-along, #budget cuts, #DenverPoliceDepartment, #migrantinflux Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Law Enforcement Statistics Update 02:47 The Ride-Along Experience: A Shift in Perspective 13:54 Understanding the Need for Multiple Officers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksamspeakspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ksamspeakspodcast/support

In a press conference earlier this week, head of the Civil Service Commission Niecy Murray blamed Mayor Mike Johnston for pressuring the Denver Police Department to lower standards for law enforcement applicants. But just hours after her public statements, Murray was fired. On the other side of town, Morrison's new cameras have ticketed more than 9,000 drivers for speeding along the town's main strip in less than two weeks. Are more cameras the answer slowing traffic down? Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree Davies are joined by Denverite transportation and city politics reporter Rebecca Tauber to dig into these stories plus Shaun White in Denver, Antiques Roadshow filming in the Mile High, and more wins and fails of the week.  Paul mentioned local law enforcement's recent embrace of drones, summer gas price hikes, and this weekend's Outside Festival. Bree talked about Denver Police Salary numbers and the mayor's less than tasteful social media post. Rebecca mentioned Denverite's taxidermy-ed newsroom raccoon and and a local trivia outfit, Geeks Who Drink.  What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Health PineMelon Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new survey shows that both the mayor and city council's approval ratings are well below 50%. But Denver's at-large council members, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Sarah Parady, say there's some context missing in the media's presentation of the data. The council members join host Bree Davies to dig into the survey, plus talk about how the Denver Police Department handled the protester arrests at Auraria Campus, why city council approved a contentious shelter funding contract with the Salvation Army, and what the Governor's recent veto of a wage theft bill says about our state leader's priorities.  Bree mentioned the Colorado Fiscal Institute's wage theft report. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Denver swag. Thanks! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Health PineMelon Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An arrest warrant has been issued by the Denver Police Department for Miles Harford, the former owner of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, following the discovery of human remains at his previous residence in Denver. Authorities allege that Harford, 33, is wanted for investigation on charges of abuse of a corpse, forgery, and theft. The investigation was initiated after a call to the police on February 6, reporting suspicious findings at a property on South Quitman Street, where Harford was recently evicted. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials, alongside personnel from the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, uncovered disturbing evidence. During a press briefing, Cmdr. Matt Clark revealed that the discovery included the remains of a woman and more than 30 individuals who had been cremated, all found within the premises from which Harford was removed. The remains were found stored in various containers, including boxes hidden in a crawlspace of the house. Further inspection led to the discovery of a hearse parked at the property, containing the body of a deceased 63-year-old woman, identified as Christina Rosales, who passed away from natural causes in August 2022. Shockingly, it was revealed that the remains previously provided to Rosales' family were not hers, indicating a disturbing deception orchestrated by Harford. George Rosales, Christina's husband, expressed his dismay at the revelation, stating, "We were misguided. We were... just knowing she was in the back of the car, hearse, outside, just covered with a blanket. That's not how someone is supposed to be put to rest." Further investigation led to the discovery of six additional urns containing cremated remains inside a U-Haul parked outside the property. Authorities estimate that the recovered remains span from individuals who died between 2012 and 2021. As investigators work to identify the remains and return them to their rightful families, the Denver Police Department urges clients of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, particularly those who may have concerns or haven't received their loved one's remains, to contact the Denver Police Major Crimes Division and Denver Police Victim Assistance Unit at 720-913-6610. In light of the circumstances, DNA testing on the unlabelled remains found at the residence will not be conducted due to the loss of DNA integrity resulting from the cremation process. The search for Harford continues as authorities aim to bring closure to the affected families and seek justice in this disturbing case. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

An arrest warrant has been issued by the Denver Police Department for Miles Harford, the former owner of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, following the discovery of human remains at his previous residence in Denver. Authorities allege that Harford, 33, is wanted for investigation on charges of abuse of a corpse, forgery, and theft. The investigation was initiated after a call to the police on February 6, reporting suspicious findings at a property on South Quitman Street, where Harford was recently evicted. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials, alongside personnel from the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, uncovered disturbing evidence. During a press briefing, Cmdr. Matt Clark revealed that the discovery included the remains of a woman and more than 30 individuals who had been cremated, all found within the premises from which Harford was removed. The remains were found stored in various containers, including boxes hidden in a crawlspace of the house. Further inspection led to the discovery of a hearse parked at the property, containing the body of a deceased 63-year-old woman, identified as Christina Rosales, who passed away from natural causes in August 2022. Shockingly, it was revealed that the remains previously provided to Rosales' family were not hers, indicating a disturbing deception orchestrated by Harford. George Rosales, Christina's husband, expressed his dismay at the revelation, stating, "We were misguided. We were... just knowing she was in the back of the car, hearse, outside, just covered with a blanket. That's not how someone is supposed to be put to rest." Further investigation led to the discovery of six additional urns containing cremated remains inside a U-Haul parked outside the property. Authorities estimate that the recovered remains span from individuals who died between 2012 and 2021. As investigators work to identify the remains and return them to their rightful families, the Denver Police Department urges clients of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, particularly those who may have concerns or haven't received their loved one's remains, to contact the Denver Police Major Crimes Division and Denver Police Victim Assistance Unit at 720-913-6610. In light of the circumstances, DNA testing on the unlabelled remains found at the residence will not be conducted due to the loss of DNA integrity resulting from the cremation process. The search for Harford continues as authorities aim to bring closure to the affected families and seek justice in this disturbing case. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

An arrest warrant has been issued by the Denver Police Department for Miles Harford, the former owner of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, following the discovery of human remains at his previous residence in Denver. Authorities allege that Harford, 33, is wanted for investigation on charges of abuse of a corpse, forgery, and theft. The investigation was initiated after a call to the police on February 6, reporting suspicious findings at a property on South Quitman Street, where Harford was recently evicted. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials, alongside personnel from the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, uncovered disturbing evidence. During a press briefing, Cmdr. Matt Clark revealed that the discovery included the remains of a woman and more than 30 individuals who had been cremated, all found within the premises from which Harford was removed. The remains were found stored in various containers, including boxes hidden in a crawlspace of the house. Further inspection led to the discovery of a hearse parked at the property, containing the body of a deceased 63-year-old woman, identified as Christina Rosales, who passed away from natural causes in August 2022. Shockingly, it was revealed that the remains previously provided to Rosales' family were not hers, indicating a disturbing deception orchestrated by Harford. George Rosales, Christina's husband, expressed his dismay at the revelation, stating, "We were misguided. We were... just knowing she was in the back of the car, hearse, outside, just covered with a blanket. That's not how someone is supposed to be put to rest." Further investigation led to the discovery of six additional urns containing cremated remains inside a U-Haul parked outside the property. Authorities estimate that the recovered remains span from individuals who died between 2012 and 2021. As investigators work to identify the remains and return them to their rightful families, the Denver Police Department urges clients of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, particularly those who may have concerns or haven't received their loved one's remains, to contact the Denver Police Major Crimes Division and Denver Police Victim Assistance Unit at 720-913-6610. In light of the circumstances, DNA testing on the unlabelled remains found at the residence will not be conducted due to the loss of DNA integrity resulting from the cremation process. The search for Harford continues as authorities aim to bring closure to the affected families and seek justice in this disturbing case. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

In a shocking incident, a 13-year-old boy is facing accusations of murdering 60-year-old grandfather Richard Sanchez during an argument that escalated on a public bus last week. The dispute, which allegedly began over a blocked aisle, resulted in a tragic loss of life and has left the community in disbelief. The incident occurred on a Saturday night at around 6:41 p.m. at the intersection of South Federal Boulevard and West Mississippi Avenue, just a few blocks away from Empower Field at Mile High, the home of the Denver Broncos. According to authorities, the argument between the teen and Sanchez escalated to the point where the teenager shot the elderly man. Sanchez was immediately rushed to the hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead. Another individual sustained injuries during the altercation but did not require hospitalization. Disturbingly, Sanchez's family was kept in the dark about his fate until they attempted to file a missing person report the following Monday. Joseph Chavez, Sanchez's grandson, expressed the family's shock and heartbreak, saying, "It's been hard because we didn't know where he was at, and the whole time, he was at the hospital, and they didn't contact us. Nobody was there with him during his last breath." Chavez fondly remembered his grandfather as a "really happy dude," emphasizing the senselessness of the tragedy. The Denver Police Department is holding the 13-year-old suspect under investigation for first-degree murder. The Denver District Attorney's Office will ultimately determine the charges against the teenager. This shocking incident has highlighted safety concerns on Denver's public transit system, with reports showing that at least 178 passengers reported being assaulted or injured while using RTD transit in 2021 and the first two months of 2022, according to RTD records shared by Fox 31. The tragic incident has also brought attention to the overall crime rate in Denver. As of 2023, the city has been averaging six homicides per month, raising concerns about public safety and the need for community vigilance. As the investigation into this heart-wrenching incident continues, the Denver community is left grappling with the senseless loss of Richard Sanchez and the pressing need for safer public spaces for all residents. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a shocking incident, a 13-year-old boy is facing accusations of murdering 60-year-old grandfather Richard Sanchez during an argument that escalated on a public bus last week. The dispute, which allegedly began over a blocked aisle, resulted in a tragic loss of life and has left the community in disbelief. The incident occurred on a Saturday night at around 6:41 p.m. at the intersection of South Federal Boulevard and West Mississippi Avenue, just a few blocks away from Empower Field at Mile High, the home of the Denver Broncos. According to authorities, the argument between the teen and Sanchez escalated to the point where the teenager shot the elderly man. Sanchez was immediately rushed to the hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead. Another individual sustained injuries during the altercation but did not require hospitalization. Disturbingly, Sanchez's family was kept in the dark about his fate until they attempted to file a missing person report the following Monday. Joseph Chavez, Sanchez's grandson, expressed the family's shock and heartbreak, saying, "It's been hard because we didn't know where he was at, and the whole time, he was at the hospital, and they didn't contact us. Nobody was there with him during his last breath." Chavez fondly remembered his grandfather as a "really happy dude," emphasizing the senselessness of the tragedy. The Denver Police Department is holding the 13-year-old suspect under investigation for first-degree murder. The Denver District Attorney's Office will ultimately determine the charges against the teenager. This shocking incident has highlighted safety concerns on Denver's public transit system, with reports showing that at least 178 passengers reported being assaulted or injured while using RTD transit in 2021 and the first two months of 2022, according to RTD records shared by Fox 31. The tragic incident has also brought attention to the overall crime rate in Denver. As of 2023, the city has been averaging six homicides per month, raising concerns about public safety and the need for community vigilance. As the investigation into this heart-wrenching incident continues, the Denver community is left grappling with the senseless loss of Richard Sanchez and the pressing need for safer public spaces for all residents. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a shocking incident, a 13-year-old boy is facing accusations of murdering 60-year-old grandfather Richard Sanchez during an argument that escalated on a public bus last week. The dispute, which allegedly began over a blocked aisle, resulted in a tragic loss of life and has left the community in disbelief. The incident occurred on a Saturday night at around 6:41 p.m. at the intersection of South Federal Boulevard and West Mississippi Avenue, just a few blocks away from Empower Field at Mile High, the home of the Denver Broncos. According to authorities, the argument between the teen and Sanchez escalated to the point where the teenager shot the elderly man. Sanchez was immediately rushed to the hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead. Another individual sustained injuries during the altercation but did not require hospitalization. Disturbingly, Sanchez's family was kept in the dark about his fate until they attempted to file a missing person report the following Monday. Joseph Chavez, Sanchez's grandson, expressed the family's shock and heartbreak, saying, "It's been hard because we didn't know where he was at, and the whole time, he was at the hospital, and they didn't contact us. Nobody was there with him during his last breath." Chavez fondly remembered his grandfather as a "really happy dude," emphasizing the senselessness of the tragedy. The Denver Police Department is holding the 13-year-old suspect under investigation for first-degree murder. The Denver District Attorney's Office will ultimately determine the charges against the teenager. This shocking incident has highlighted safety concerns on Denver's public transit system, with reports showing that at least 178 passengers reported being assaulted or injured while using RTD transit in 2021 and the first two months of 2022, according to RTD records shared by Fox 31. The tragic incident has also brought attention to the overall crime rate in Denver. As of 2023, the city has been averaging six homicides per month, raising concerns about public safety and the need for community vigilance. As the investigation into this heart-wrenching incident continues, the Denver community is left grappling with the senseless loss of Richard Sanchez and the pressing need for safer public spaces for all residents. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

We got the opportunity to get Jeff on the other side of the table. You will find that he is a humble solid source of k9 information. He certainly helped play a role in unifying trainers in this industry. Those of us who have been around awhile remember a time when there wasn't much collaboration. The original Police K9 Magazine most definitely played a role in bringing trainers together. I think we can all agree that we are better unified than divided. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. There are some great take aways.  Jeff Meyer retired in 2023 after serving more than 33 years with the Denver Police Department. Jeff has handled, certified and deployed dogs that have been used to find suspects, narcotics, explosives, guns, currency, and evidence. Jeff spent over 17 years in the Patrol dog section working several patrol dogs before being tasked with starting a new detection K-9 unit for his department. When he retired he was involved in training dog teams in all divisions for his agency. In total Jeff was a handler for 27 years and a trainer for his agency 23 of those years.  Jeff regularly teaches classes for patrol and detection K9 teams across the U.S. To date over 1000 teams have participated in Jeff's  e-collar training. In addition, he has provided expert witness testimony on behalf of officers.Jeff hosts a popular podcast on all things police K9 related, you can find the links below:You can reach Jeff at JeffMeyer1@outlook.com or 303-947-5735 We are pleased to have Hold The Line K9 Conference htlk9.com as a sponsor of the The Working Dog Depot Podcast. Joe Lutkowski and his staff are currently securing vendors and presenters for the 2024 conference. The Hold The Line K9 Conference will be in a brand new location. The dates and location are April 9, 10, and 11 in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. There's nothing finer than to be in Carolina in the Spring time. Additional information will be forthcoming. www.htlk9.com Please welcome Ray Allen Manufacturing as a sponsor to the podcast. Go to the most trusted name in industry for all of your k9 related equipment. For a 10% discount use the WDD10 discount code.Welcome our newest sponsor Gold Coast K9. Gold Coast K9 trains and deploys hand-selected service dogs for personal and family protection, police agencies, and school districts. Their training programs rank among the best and most trusted in the world. Follow Gold Coast k9 on all social media platforms. For 10% off merchandise use the GCK910 discount code on their website www.goldcoastk9.com If you want Rich and Howard to come to your location we can make it happen. They have come together to provide workshops on any K9 related topic you like. Open to law enforcement and civilian attendees. Contact Howard at hjyk91@gmail.com or 704-473-9885.

The FBI is assisting the Denver Police Department's investigation into recent threats directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices. 

The FBI is assisting the Denver Police Department's investigation into recent threats directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices. 

After a wet winter and super rainy spring, our rivers and creeks are running high. Does that mean we're about to witness the best tubing season ever? Lead Producer Paul Karolyi is joined by Rocky Mountain PBS reporter and tubing buff Alison Berg to break down what those high water levels mean for your summer floating plans, as well as her expert tips on the best tubing spots, safety tips, and the unspoken rules of the river.  Paul mentioned the city auditor's report on Denver Police Department and Interim Police Chief Ron Thomas's comments on the likelihood of another “Summer of Violence.”  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Levitt Pavilion Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Denver Police Department provides an update to an overnight shooting that injured at least 10 people, including a possible suspect, in downtown Denver.

On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by King Conservation District Supervisor and Seattle sportswriter and enthusiast Brittney Bush Bollay! They talk about several developments this week including Governor Jay Inslee and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announcing that they do not plan for reelection and the candidates that are vying to replace them, Gov. Inslee calling for a May 16th special session to address personal possession of controlled substances, a potential trafficking victim found in the Seattle hotel room of a Colorado Avalanche player, interests aligned with the Seattle Chamber fielding a message testing poll to raid the JumpStart Tax, and the King County Council shortchanging the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy on a 5-4 vote.  As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's co-host, Brittney Bush Bollay at @BrittneyBush.   Brittney Bush Bollay Brittney is a King Conservation District Supervisor and climate activist who is passionate about the role cities play in preserving the environment. They serve on the city and state boards of the Sierra Club and helped write the organization's national Urban Infill Policy Guidance. In their spare time, they're almost certainly yelling at sports.   Resources Governing as an Eastern WA Democrat with Spokane City Council Member Zack Zappone from Hacks & Wonks   “WA Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek reelection for fourth term” by Jim Brunner, David Gutman, and Paige Cornwell from The Seattle Times   “Early WA governor's race skirmish? Campaign finance loophole scrutinized” by Jim Brunner from The Seattle Times   “Washington Republicans believe governor's race is winnable” by David Hyde from KUOW   “Longtime WA Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler will not seek reelection” by David Gutman from The Seattle Times   “Inslee calls WA Legislature special session to address drug possession” by Daniel Beekman from The Seattle Times   “Progressive Democrats Want to Compromise on a New Drug Law” by Ashley Nerbovig from The Stranger   “Proposal to Make Public Drug Use a Misdemeanor Unlikely to Have Much Visible Impact” by Erica C. Barnett from PubliCola   “New Drug Law Negotiations Still Messy” by Amy Sundberg from Notes from the Emerald City   “Colorado Avalanche player involved in incident at Seattle hotel” by Matt Markovich from KIRO 7   “Seattle Cop Mocks Trans People, Blames Jan. 6 Riots on Pelosi; County Council Plays It Safe by Proposing Flat Levy Renewal” from PubliCola   Find stories that Crystal is reading here   Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Tuesday topical show and our Friday week-in-review show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. If you missed our Tuesday topical show, I chatted with Spokane City Council Member, Zack Zappone, about his approach to politics and policy as a Democrat in a more conservative area of Washington state. Today, we're continuing our Friday almost-live shows where we review the news of the week with a co-host. Welcome to the program, friend of the show, today's co-host: King Conservation District Supervisor, Seattle writer and enthusiast, Brittney Bush Bollay. Hey. [00:01:20] Brittney Bush Bollay: Hello, how are you? [00:01:21] Crystal Fincher: I am excellent. I'm so thrilled to have you on the show. You are basically a Seattle celebrity when it comes to all things politics and sports, and bring the analysis and the fun to all of our favorite Seattle sports and sports stars. So I am so excited to have you on the show today. [00:01:39] Brittney Bush Bollay: Well, thank you. I'm excited to spend my Friday doing what I do anyway, which is hanging out with my friends talking about politics and sports. [00:01:46] Crystal Fincher: That's right. And one big topic that everybody has been talking about this week is that Governor Jay Inslee has announced that he will not be running for reelection. So as you think about Inslee's - I don't know - legacy, what he's known for, and what this election presents, what are your thoughts on what's going on with Inslee? [00:02:07] Brittney Bush Bollay: It's funny - I actually got polled a few months ago on the idea of him running again. And I was really surprised that he would even consider it. Not because I think he's been a bad governor or ineffective or anything like that, but precedent - really, honestly - three terms is a lot. Four would be kind of gauche. Don't you think? It's a lot, it's time - it's time for someone else to have a go. So I think that he's had a solid legacy as a governor. And I think he's also, for the left wing of the Democrats, not gone as far as we would like on a regular basis. And I'm interested to see what the new candidates - what their angle is, what's their new message? What's their - are they gonna be running on a voice of change? I'm the new Inslee. It's exciting to see a fresh race shaping up with some good candidates and also some terrifying candidates. [00:03:06] Crystal Fincher: You nailed it right there. Good and terrifying, as far as the candidates go. For the left wing of the party, certainly - and coming out of Seattle, where Seattle's no stranger to kind of nation leading or early legislation pushing for progressive solutions, certainly compared to the rest of the state and country. I do think that he has shepherded the state through - we just, through the pandemic that we had - an unprecedented crisis and against some really vitriolic pushback as one of the first states in feeling the impacts of COVID in the country, taking decisive action in pursuit of keeping people safe and following the CDC guidance. That was certainly there. Trying to navigate through the situation with schools and students - while certainly there's a lot to learn and a lot that can be done better, I think people were trying to do the best that they could at that time. We've seen some recent - kind of, I think - what he would call crowning achievements. Certainly the Climate Commitment Act, which is a huge piece of environmental legislation that will be creating hundreds of millions and beyond dollars that hopefully will be reinvested in ways that spur a green economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and impacts. And we just saw him standing up for reproductive rights and purchasing our state supply of mifepristone. There've been a number of issues - certainly we're leading the nation in gun safety. So he has certainly worked in conjunction with the Legislature, our state's elected leaders, to get a lot of this done. He had a run for president. He does have some crowning achievements there, and some things that I think he can walk away and be proud of. And also there's the opportunity to do so much more. And we'll see that from these candidates that we have coming up - some exciting, some intriguing, some terrifying. So we have Bob Ferguson, who's already announced. We have Hilary Franz, who's announced an announcement. And we have, evidently, Mark Mullet - moderate to conservative Democratic Senator, who said he's considering a run. And then some GOP candidates - one already announced, Semi Bird. I know there has been questioning about Jim Walsh, JT Wilcox. We'll see how this turns out. How do you see this race shaping up? Or what do you think are going to be the dividing lines in it? [00:05:31] Brittney Bush Bollay: Honestly, I think Bob Ferguson's gonna run away with it. But I don't know - it'll be interesting to see who the second candidate is who comes through. I think the GOP candidates probably will just fight amongst themselves and get - if they can't work it out, then get little pieces of the various sort of right-wing voter bloc. I think Ferguson has a lot of respect. He has a lot of name recognition. He got a lot of fans for his standing up to Trump, and his helping the state navigate and protect people during that really scary four years. I think it's funny that he announced an exploratory committee, and then the next day was announcing endorsements. That was a little transparent - everybody knew, everybody knew. Hilary Franz has been pretty good in her role, but I'm interested to see what she - how she translates her more niche work that she's been doing with state lands, and what that looks like as she has to expand her platform into governor. [00:06:36] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Also news this week that our Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is also stepping down. This is another statewide elected position. Now, Mike Kreidler has made a lot of unfortunate news for racist, sexist, other very problematic statements. He has been asked to resign by the governor, leaders on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers. He refused to do so, but has announced that he's not running for reelection. Patty Kuderer has announced that she is running for that seat. We'll probably - gonna see some others coming up before the filing deadline for candidates on May 19th, but it'll be interesting to see what this is. And it'll be interesting to see, in both of these races, in my opinion - looking at now versus - what was it 2012 - the last time these races were competitive, 2008 - somewhere around there. It's been a while. [00:07:29] Brittney Bush Bollay: It's been a while. [00:07:30] Crystal Fincher: I feel like 2012. But time is a unique construct for me at this point in time. But the world is very different than it was the last time these races were competitive for governor and for insurance commissioner. In that time, we've had a pandemic that has reshaped the way a lot of people think about and live their lives. We have increasing threats to democracy, attacks on people's personhood, attacks on just whether people should be able to freely live their lives as who they are. And a lot of troubling things happen. And I think there's gonna be much more of a conversation this time about how people use their power. And I think from both sides - both Republican and Democratic - if you're looking at the party's bases now, both sides have an expectation that leaders use their power in more definite and comprehensive ways than they did before. That some precedents may be limiting - following tradition and rules - we're seeing tradition thrown in the trash and rules broken right and left. And some people's literal survival may depend on really taking an affirmative stance and standing against hateful rhetoric, hateful policy - policy that is restricting, stripping rights, first and foremost, but also when it comes to the biggest challenges that we're facing. If it's poverty, if it's homelessness, if it's inequality - the insurance commissioner taking on issues like barring the use of credit scores for insurance pricing, which doesn't reliably predict what your insurance risk is gonna be. Or the governor taking steps to make sure we have access to abortion pills here in the state, if that is restricted on a nationwide basis. That those are things that maybe would have been viewed as extreme actions 10, 12 years ago, but today are viewed as necessary and welcome, certainly by this side of the base. If you're talking about Republicans, they are especially riled up that perceived overreach and all of the stuff that they say about the liberal stuff - we don't need to go into all of that - but it's gonna be interesting just to see what the fault lines of this are and how what sometimes used to be more narrow and targeted policy intersects with other policy and all of the issues that most people are dealing with now. [00:09:55] Brittney Bush Bollay: And it's funny 'cause of course, the Republicans were the first ones to start to use and leverage the state legislatures for things that previously had been considered overreach. And now Democrats are doing it as a defensive measure, against those policies. Again, it's always every accusation is a confession. But it's really interesting to me - we're in a time where we're really re-examining sort of the idea of a state and the role of the state government, and sort of the concept of individual states and their relationships to each other has gotten very different as these policies - some states, for example, or one of the most conservative states in the country, in Idaho. And not only do we have to affirmatively protect our people here in Washington, but we have to think about the neighbors in the states around us and the people who are gonna need the help that they can't get in their locations. And how to welcome them, how to make sure that we're prepared to help them and make them feel safe. And that's something that I do think that Inslee has done a good job about. And the Legislature has, seems to have really been thinking about making sure that people who do need reproductive care, abortion access, gender affirming care, and things like that - that they can come to Washington, that they can be safe, they can get what they need. And I think that that's some creative governing - that I think is great. I think that's what we need to do in unprecedented times - is you have to use the office in unprecedented ways. Because at the end of the day, the role of the government - in my opinion - is to help people out where they can't help themselves. [00:11:36] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Think you nailed It. And Inslee is still at work. And even looking at the work that they're doing - and it actually seems to be going well - they seem to be working well with partners in terms of right now, they're working on the freeway encampments and trying to move people into housing. Looking at updates from at least the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and the work that they're doing in partnership with the state, that seems to be actually going pretty well and getting good results - in working with the people at these sites to move them into shelter or temporary housing on the way to trying to find permanent housing. So Inslee is still at work, and he also called a special session for May 16th? [00:12:23] Brittney Bush Bollay: I believe it was May 16th, yeah. [00:12:25] Crystal Fincher: Yep, so coming up here - a special session to deal with the Blake fix, or what to do about the - once again, pending potential of not having any statewide drug law to address simple possession of substances. Now, certainly we've talked about many times before, lots of evidence points towards - one, the War on Drugs that we've undertaken is a failure. We've spent billions upon billions, if not trillions, of dollars worldwide, trying to eradicate drugs and drug use and have failed spectacularly to do that after all of the expenditures. And many places concluded - You know what? Treating drug use as a crime actually seems to be counterproductive, really expensive, really derails a lot of people, destabilizes lives. And what people really need is treatment for substance use disorder, not this punitive lock-them-up that doesn't address the root cause that landed them there. So they're gonna take this up. They had previously considered a bill that would have made substance use personal possession a gross misdemeanor, which is different than a simple misdemeanor. It can carry penalties actually worse than a low-level felony, but we'll see. They're saying that they're trying to work out a compromise, an agreement - what that is going to be, I don't know. Certain localities have said that they plan to move forward on recriminalizing if the State Legislature doesn't. And what they're saying is they want to avoid a patchwork of different laws and policies across the state. So it'll be curious to see what happens here. How do you see this? [00:14:09] Brittney Bush Bollay: It's wild, isn't it - that when you take someone who's using substances, generally, to cope with trauma and then throw them in jail and further traumatize them, it's wild that doesn't solve the problem, isn't it? It's frustrating to me to see what I feel like is a rush to recriminalize a behavior that I don't think should be criminal in the first place. And especially when you consider - you've talked about this on here before - we all know it's not all drugs there's a war on, and it's not the same war on all drugs. And there's no war on alcohol. There's not really a war on marijuana anymore. It's the drugs that we've just decided are the bad ones. And it gets so tangled up - I think that people have a real morality ingrained in them around drugs. And again, around certain drugs, that I think it's really hard for people to escape, to analyze, to pull back from. Like I went through DARE, all of that, and we're taught - drugs are bad. And again, some drugs are worse than others clearly, because for a variety of reasons, we've just decided that. So I think it frustrates me that - I don't think we're seeing evidence-based policy proposals from a lot of people around this. And a lot of people seem really hung up on the idea - drugs are bad, we must punish them. And it doesn't do anything. It doesn't do anything except waste money and make more people sad. [00:15:37] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. And I've been particularly disheartened to see several legislators from King County - from areas where their population is ahead of where they are, their residents are ahead of where they are in terms of this policy. Their residents recognize that people need help and treatment over being thrown in jail. And lots of people are recognizing, who don't want to see people struggling with substance use disorder and all the consequences that that causes, and we're seeing more and more of that. And people going - Yeah, I don't want to see the consequences, whether it is losing property, losing a home, financial instability, criminal behavior, right? No one wants to see that, but looking at locking someone up - they're just going to get out. It's not like we're locking them up for life and - nor should we be. And then they get out, and if we want them to be able to build a life where they can sustain and thrive however they choose to, doing things like doing something that will lose them their job, that will cost them money that they don't have, that requires them to adhere to things that may not do anything to help their current situation, but could further destabilize them - is just not helpful to anyone. And it's really expensive to take care of from a societal perspective. It is actually less expensive to provide someone housing or to provide someone with treatment, than to jail them and then have them come out not healed and too many times wind up back in jail where it's really expensive yet again. So we just have to figure out a different approach. The current approach has failed, and we keep on trying to double down and triple down on that. And I'm particularly disappointed in some Seattle and King County representatives who are eager to double and triple down on seriously recriminalizing this possession - just doesn't make sense. But we will see what comes out of this special session. [00:17:33] Brittney Bush Bollay: It's just so frustrating to me, 'cause it's just based on such a complete misunderstanding of why people are using substances in the first place. And when they get out of jail - like you said - nothing's changed, except that now they have more instability in their life and a harder time getting a job and finding somewhere to live and are probably further in debt. [00:17:52] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Now this next item that we're gonna talk about is - I think people are still struggling to put together the pieces, but we just got some updates this week that have added a couple other elements. But it's really troubling. So - super exciting - the Seattle Kraken have started off playing the Colorado Avalanche in the playoffs, dominated that series. [00:18:19] Brittney Bush Bollay: That part was fun. [00:18:21] Crystal Fincher: Yes - won in seven - super exciting time for hockey fans in this town. But sometimes what comes along with major sporting events, especially during playoffs, are troubling activities surrounding that. And there was an incident related to one of the Avalanche players that happened in a Seattle hotel while they were here in town. Evidently as this happened - for some reason that we don't know - the Avalanche were looking for one of their players, they went into his room, did not find him in his room, but found a woman in the room that was under the influence of something - don't know, has not been determined, at least from the information here. Speculation has ranged from - was it close to an OD situation? Was she given a substance that she did not consent to? Those were all possibilities and called out. But in this - she was alone, she was heavily intoxicated - by the reports, very extremely intoxicated to a degree where she pretty much did not appear okay to go anywhere, do anything on her own for her own safety. But in talking to this person, she said she was from, came over from - she was Russian, but came from Ukraine - came here and someone, a bad man, took away her passport. Now for people who pay attention to trafficking, this is a huge red flag of - something isn't right here. This is something that we see often in human trafficking and oftentimes people forced into - whether it's in servitude, whether it's sex work - they're forced into these things, right? And so she was combative, she was not happy - which is not odd for someone who is a victim of this and talking to other unfamiliar men and heavily intoxicated. Turns out part of the Avalanche's security detail is actually Denver police officers who were involved in this. Call was placed to 911. They said, You can find her at the door. So I guess they just moved her to the door. Paramedics came and she was combative. Unfortunately it looks like they considered, according to KIRO 7 reporting, institutionalizing her in mental health hold in the hospital - paramedics inquired about doing that. And it is just really concerning to me that there is a situation where it looks like Denver police, who may have been off duty - but they're still police - were involved in, Seattle police were involved in, this woman who exhibited signs of being trafficked and who said that was just shoved out of a hotel and said come pick her up. And they seem to more seriously consider institutionalizing her than providing her the help and services she needed as someone who really looked like a victim of trafficking. How did you see this? [00:21:21] Brittney Bush Bollay: It's weird. It's very weird. There's a lot of big holes in this story, aren't there? The team doctor made the call, but he said that someone else told him to make the call, but we don't know who. We don't know where they found the player. We don't know where the woman is now. It was like the middle of the afternoon, so it's not like they had probably been out partying late at night. Yeah, it's all very strange. And if you know anything about the NHL, you know that they're not good at this type of situation. There's been many a coverup and a bungled scandal in the NHL's history. There's not a lot of people to trust here either to handle this well or appropriately. [00:22:10] Crystal Fincher: Yeah, it looks like there was - if, again, there's a lot of information missing - but also what we know is this player was rushed out of town that day. They now say that he's suspended or gone for personal reasons. [00:22:24] Brittney Bush Bollay: Personal reasons. [00:22:25] Crystal Fincher: No other information attached to that. No follow-up on what happened to this woman. I hope she's okay. I hope someone followed up to try and figure out - who is the person who took your passport, how did you arrive here? Is this part of a trafficking? It seems like this should be ripe for investigation. Nothing reported so far suggests that that's the case. So I hope we just didn't basically return this woman to her trafficker. But all of this is open and no comment about this has come from the Colorado Avalanche. It looks like they're just hoping to get away with not saying anything about this, particularly since their season is now over. But this is really, really troubling. And lots of people have heard many stories about how - even police - and it was a major detail that Denver police officers are here traveling with the team, and how often they fail people in these situations, how often they fail to recognize when someone is in need of help and not just a burden. And certainly this woman had been reported - she'd been combative - and it just seemed like they viewed her as a problem, whether it was a PR problem, or that they were just trying to get rid of her and get her out. And that was the exact wrong thing to be doing. If you're getting out, are you following up at the hospital? Are you investigating why she doesn't have her passport? Who is this bad man that took it? What is the connection to the Avalanche player? Is this a trafficking ring happening that they're ignoring, while saying that they're taking public safety seriously here? And as we all know in Seattle, the Seattle Police Department was caught not investigating sexual assaults of adults - what, last year, year before last - just made the decision on their own to stop investigating those crimes because they said they were short-staffed. Seems like if you were to prioritize any crime, it would be that. [00:24:27] Brittney Bush Bollay: Especially 'cause that's the one that they like to dangle out a lot of the time when they're looking for more funding. They're like - well, what about the rapists, right? [00:24:35] Crystal Fincher: While they're insisting on going to every overdose call, evidently, where - in most other cities - they're not needed for that at all, something that paramedics usually handle on their own. So it's curious how they prioritize spending their time, and who they're prioritizing spending that protecting and not protecting. I just am very troubled by this. And it just seems to be another coverup where - did we just, did we as a society really just fail this woman and however many more that are like her? [00:25:10] Brittney Bush Bollay: And you would want to think that there would be procedures in place for this. And you would want to think that they would be followed by - procedures from the Seattle Police Department, procedures for the Denver Police Department, procedures probably in high-end hotels. They should be prepared for this sort of thing. And I know that they're private business and their personal interest is gonna be in making it go away, just like the NHL's interest is. So again, like you said, who's gonna protect this woman? No one seems like they're looking out for her right now. And yeah, I just really - I hope that she's not just falling through the cracks. [00:25:44] Crystal Fincher: I hope so. And this happened a week ago - about a week ago, I think. So hopefully she's not lost at this point in time, but I hope this is followed up on. I hope - I have seen some Denver media demanding answers from the Avalanche. I hope that they continue to press that, and national media continues to press that. This is a big issue, especially because this is unfortunately common around playoffs, around big sporting events. We have a number of big marquee events coming to Seattle. So being very interested in making sure that this doesn't happen. If it is found, that it is investigated and figured out and broken up is really key and critical. And I hope they are paying attention to this. And that this is just another reason why it is critical to have people responding who are appropriate to the situation that's happening. I have to think that if there was someone more familiar, or whose job it was not to enforce or contain, but to help - but to recognize this and is there for potential victims of trafficking, to help them understand how they can get out, to help them with resources. Because people in this situation - notable they take the passport because you can't go anywhere, you can't do anything without that. You don't have ID. And usually people - she said that she came over from overseas - don't have a driver's license, don't have anything. So they are completely dependent on the person who is trafficking them, who is forcing them into situations that they have not consented to, that they do not want to be in, that they have to be in just to stay. And so if this person doesn't have their own money - usually no accounts, no money, everything is coming from that person - it wouldn't be surprising at all to see that this person wound up right back in a potential trafficker's hands. We'll continue to follow this if any other information comes out, but this is something that I just don't want to disappear and go away. Other news this week is - so the Seattle Chamber is really actively message testing a plan to raid the JumpStart Tax. They are polling right now. And they've said that this is their intention, basically - a plan to revitalize downtown. And it's so curious because they were not supporters of this tax. They opposed this tax when it was being put together and being passed, but now they want it for themselves. How, what do you think about this? [00:28:27] Brittney Bush Bollay: It's so - it's not even subtle. It just makes me laugh honestly, in a way, because like you said, they've tried so hard - everything they could to keep this tax from existing in the first place. And now that it's here, they're like - Oh well, since it's here, since you have this nice little tax file, what if I just take some of it? What if - and you showed me the questions on the poll and it's hilarious. What if we told you that Amazon and Starbucks are sweet baby angels and the Seattle Council is populated entirely with demons - would that make you oppose or support our position? They can't have it. Not that I am the only one who gets to say, but no. We've - this is a tax that was organized and pushed for by the community for very specific needs in the community. And I don't think that the Chamber can just waltz in and just take it for their own very specific ends that are different from the very specific ends that we already decided it was for. [00:29:34] Crystal Fincher: Yeah. [00:29:35] Brittney Bush Bollay: And what are they going to do? Are they going to reopen Gap? I don't know. [00:29:40] Crystal Fincher: It is - it's interesting, but you can see some of the messages that they're testing. Some of the questions in this survey - I'll read them. This is one. Currently, officials claim that the City of Seattle is facing a budget shortfall of $225 million. Which of the following approaches to addressing the issue do you prefer? Some say the budget shortfall is driven by things beyond the City's control: declining tax revenues, inflationary pressures, dramatic increase in demand for city services. They need to say we need to find additional progressive tax revenue to maintain the current level of city services so our city's most vulnerable don't suffer. Others say tax revenues have been increasing, but the City is increased, but City spending has increased even faster and the Council still doesn't have an effective plan to address critical issues like homelessness and public safety. They say instead of taxing residents and businesses further, the City Council needs to be held accountable and deliver better results with the money they already have. Now one, we've heard this used by some prior City Council candidates who are definitely anti-tax. It looks like they're testing that to do. They - I'm trying to find ones where they are like - Oh, businesses already pay so much. Microsoft and Amazon pay so many taxes. They're paying the majority of taxes and why would you want them to pay anymore? Now, obviously when you consider that those are among the richest businesses in the entire world - yeah, it makes sense that they would pay a significant amount of tax and that represents a tiny percentage. But you see them stressing the percentage of the City budget, the percentage of - that the flat dollar tax. So right now - Seattle businesses, large and small, already pay 64% of Seattle taxes, including JumpStart which brings more than a quarter of a billion dollars of new money each year and is the largest tax increase in the city's history. Further increasing taxes on businesses will push them to leave, creating an even bigger budget gap and shifting the tax burden to Seattle households. Then asking how convincing is this statement as a reason to oppose a further increase in local business taxes? Right? So you can hear them basically say - Well, they're paying most of the taxes anyway, so they should get to decide how to use it and not the residents of Seattle. In fact, they shouldn't just get to decide, we should basically just hand it over to them to let them spend it. A rebate, in effect - they're asking for. Obviously this came into place because while those companies were becoming the richest in the world, the impacts of that in this community were felt - and they're both positive and negative impacts, right? It's not like people are saying there's never been any positive impact, but it is true that - wow, a lot of people, hundreds of thousands of people moved to the region. Because of them, that puts a strain on local resources, especially without - for so long, without them contributing to this tax. After the repeal of the Head Tax, they weren't paying hardly any taxes to the city that was enabling their meteoric rise - the talent provided by public education, public universities here, our infrastructure. They're finding talent here to the degree that they aren't finding it in other places, which is why they're coming here and relocating here. And I always laugh at the suggestion that raising taxes or more revenue will force businesses to flee because we have literally heard that for decades - with every increase in the minimum wage, with every single business tax, B&O tax - we've heard, Well, this is going to scare businesses away. This is going to really make the town go bankrupt. And all that's happened is that more businesses have come, and the businesses that have been here have become more successful to a large degree if we're looking at large businesses. So there is a conversation to be had on - should we all sacrifice and continue to pay a disproportionate price societally compared to how much wealth we have or what income we make in comparison to literally the richest people and the richest companies in the world? Of course they're going to be paying a dollar amount that looks large, but what percentage of almost trillion dollar companies, hundreds of billions of dollar companies relying on our infrastructure, relying on our roads, relying on our utilities, relying on our education system and talent. Seattle said - absolutely yes, 100%. They are not currently paying their fair share and this represents it. And they're trying really hard to message against that and paying quite a lot of money to test this poll, to test their messaging, and really trying to hone in on what they feel will be most persuasive here. [00:34:25] Brittney Bush Bollay: Yeah, and that right there tells you that they think it's a good investment for them. I feel sometimes like Amazon is this shadow extra branch of our government because of the gravity that they have in the City. And just - all you have to do for a certain portion of the voting population is say, Oh, Amazon's going to leave. And everyone's - Oh no, that can never, we can't do anything that will make Amazon mad. And it's frustrating, and it's inaccurate, and it creeps me out. I mentioned to you earlier - when I see Amazon ads now on TV, it's starting to feel like propaganda because they have so much sway. The other thing that these polls and these narratives never mention is that there's a mayor and a whole executive branch in this town. And the City Council actually does not run the City by themselves. They don't even put the budget together by themselves. Obviously they do the final passage. They do a lot of editing. The mayor also has to sign it. And then the mayor and the executive branch have to take that money and they have to execute. They have to use it. And so it's not just these seven people's responsibility for everything that's going on. But somehow they're the only ones that ever get their fingers pointed - that get fingers pointed at them. [00:35:46] Crystal Fincher: Oh yeah, and that's very intentional. Fingers pointed at them by the same parties that coincidentally are interested in dramatically reducing taxation for the richest companies in the world. It's all very curious. Also curious in this to me continues to be the representation that this is both big businesses and small businesses that are in favor of this. Usually in the case with these things, and especially for taxes like this, they're - like the GSBA, the Greater Seattle Business Association, was in favor of the JumpStart Tax - which is a chamber made up of mostly smaller businesses, right? The biggest businesses are part of the Seattle Chamber and driving that Chamber activity. You see other smaller chambers that are predominantly small businesses supporting this because it does include a lot of help for small businesses. But it's these gigantic corporations that are trying to steer the money away. And so this JumpStart Tax is popular in part because it actually is really going to the people who need it most in our community. It is going to small business owners who do need the help, who aren't able to just decide not to pay a lease without consequences, who can decide just not to pay their vendors without consequences, and wield their influence, and bully other people for lack of a better word. They're more at the whims of just rules and laws and the market. And they need help and they appreciate the help. They're suffering from rising rents and income inequality in the business world in a similar way that we're seeing it among individuals. So it's going to be interesting to see how this plays out. I just think a lot of people are not prepared for the effort that's going to come to divert this JumpStart Tax revenue to downtown and, for a tax that the full city voted on and that really the full city needs to benefit from, and that several neighborhoods in Seattle need help. Are we once again focusing on downtown to the exclusion of other neighborhoods? Are we giving money to downtown to the exclusion of other neighborhoods? And certainly downtown is a vital economic engine. I don't think anyone is disputing that, and we need to do things to make sure that we are fostering business as well as - the end to that is part of that bargain is we want to foster business so that people can have good living wage jobs so that they can have a house and a home and build a life that they can. In the absence of that second part happening - it's not just we want a big business just to say that it's big, it's for the benefits that it brings to the community. Those benefits were not coming. And so this is the correction that Seattle residents felt was appropriate. And so that is - there's a target on it. They're going after it, and people better be prepared. Also this week, we got news that the County, King County, voted to maintain the same level of the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy. In a vote - they had a choice to say, Okay, we're going to maintain the same levy amount. Basically they put together a package and said - you're gonna get this housing help - all of this for Veterans, Seniors and Human Services - a lot of very crucial services for the community - helping people avoid homelessness, special services and providers that are crucial and necessary. I think most people agree with that. Unfortunately, because of inflation, because of all of these costs - what this money buys now, it buys so much less than it did before. And so we're looking at not getting as much as most people would have hoped. And so they were also considering raising, really by a couple cents, per value assessed. I think total, they estimated it would cost the average person $17 per year to say that would actually provide the level of services that we feel is necessary to help in this situation and not the trim-back-austerity light. And this is yet another example, in my opinion, of a short-sighted decision. One - just politically - people don't make decisions on taxes and going, Okay, this is 0.012 of my assessed value property, but this is 0.014. And man, that difference between 0.012 and 0.014 is untenable. People don't vote like that. They don't vote like that. They vote on the tax overall, and do they feel they're gonna get their money's worth? And so just putting the tax on is the big thing. Unless you're doubling or tripling - that's gonna cause a conversation - but modest increases are, people just flatly do not make decisions like that. We can say that confidently with tons of evidence. But what does happen, unfortunately, in situations like this - especially with the renewal - people pay for something. People are fine paying taxes if they feel that they're getting value for their dollar. The problem becomes when they feel like they're getting short-changed or they're not getting value for it. And so right now, for the same price, you're saying - and again, a price that they aren't very sensitive to - you're saying, Okay, you're gonna get less. It's not gonna do as much. And so then the next time that we go to renew this, people are gonna have gotten less. People are gonna see less help, less change, and they're gonna feel like this tax is less justified. So it actually makes it harder to pass next time. And then when you shortchange this, or when you know you're going in with less funding than it really needs and that you can get - when you leave money on the table, you also leave helping people on the table. And you build the case by helping lots of people in your community. That is your case for reelection. Fewer people are going to be helped. There are people attacking - Hey, you're spending this money and we aren't really seeing the difference. You can spend large sums of money because if it's going to help people, that is the justification, that is the value, and people feel that value. But without doing that, then the tax starts to feel burdensome to more people. And the people fighting against that, who would fight against any tax - the people who are most opposed to this, generally are opposed to all taxes - and it's not an issue of two tenths of a percent or whatever, or cent. It's just different. So I'm frustrated to see members that voted for this lower amount. It ended up being a 5-4 vote. It looks like Dave Upthegrove was actually the deciding vote against going for the full amount needed in this levy. And he and some other suburban members said that they - think he said - I don't have any problem with this politically, I just don't know that with some of the pressures that this could pass, that people would pay for it. And that is just not consistent with all available data. And it's just a shame to see money left on the table that could help people, and that could provide value for the money that we're spending. When we have a constrained ability to raise revenue - and especially when some of the options aren't that great - we have limited options for progressive revenue, few options. In those situations and even across the board, it's - yeah, we are asking more from some people, but hopefully the people who need it most are the ones getting helped. And the value is delivered to them first, and we don't burden people who can't absorb it comfortably. But we'll see. How did you feel about this? [00:43:20] Brittney Bush Bollay: You know, it's - going back to these messages that we hear over and over again - that every time there's a levy, and there's always a levy, we hear - Oh well, people are getting levy fatigue. They're getting taxation fatigue. If we keep raising the property taxes, people are gonna stop voting for it because they just, they're tired of it. Which is, as you just said, it completely contradicts the actual messaging or the evidence about why people vote the way they do. And so it's, again, it's just tiring to see us shoot ourselves in the foot, on the basis of a non-evidentiary-based supposition. And so not only are we - we're quitting before we even have a chance to lose is what it feels like. It feels like they're not even gonna try to do the full amount 'cause they've just decided that they can't. And so not only are we denying ourselves that potential opportunity, but then we're locking ourselves in to this lower rate as well. It's not like this is something that we can re-examine every day. So I guess frustrated too - for one word, frustrated - yeah, let's do more. Who doesn't wanna help veterans and seniors? Come on, man. And I think that Seattle and King County - we really like to think of ourselves as the kind of place where we help each other out. And I think people - you said people do vote for that. When I was, when we were working on the Transit Levy a couple of years ago, we found people really were compelled to help people who couldn't afford transit get transit - because they understood - it gets them to work, it gets them to the doctor. It makes people feel good. They wanna do that. [00:45:04] Crystal Fincher: It reduces my traffic. [00:45:06] Brittney Bush Bollay: Right - let people do that. Let people help each other, man. [00:45:12] Crystal Fincher: I wish, I just wish more people understood the value proposition of taxation and how important it is to provide value. And that when you cut back on what you're going to provide - and this is applicable to Sound Transit, this is applicable to school levies and things, we've talked about this before. One time I wound up chairing a school levy because of this issue here - of the higher versus lower amount thing. Again, the issue here isn't tax versus no tax. It's tax at one amount, tax at a tiny bit above that other amount. And people just don't differentiate between that amount. So go for what you know is going to deliver the value necessary and the value intended, instead of saying - Sorry, we're just gonna have to do a lot less. When people look at their own personal finances, they make these judgments all the time, right? And if they feel like - Okay, yeah, I think that's good. I think that'll help. Okay, that's fine. But if it's - This isn't helping much, I don't know that this is gonna do much - then no, they're not as inclined to do it. And making these decisions repeatedly, as you said, just locks us into lower rates and into funding that we know is not going to provide the relief that it's intended to. And when people feel like they've been bamboozled - like we do with the Waterfront, like we do - Hey, I thought I bought this other thing and you delivered something completely different. Hey, I thought I was buying the same amount of things that I did before for the same price, but turns out you cut back. People notice that - that they will notice and feel that more than they will notice and feel the incremental difference in the tax amount. And I just wish more electeds understood this. We would save ourselves a lot of peril. [00:46:59] Brittney Bush Bollay: And I think that a long term degradation of trust in government has very, very serious consequences that add up over time far more than incremental taxation increases do. [00:47:11] Crystal Fincher: I agree. Delivering what people expect, also the implementation of stuff - we've talked about before - getting the implementation right are absolutely critical, especially for the advancement of progressive policy. With that, I will thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks on this Friday, May 5th, 2023. The producer of Hacks & Wonks is Shannon Cheng. Our insightful co-host today was King Conservation Supervisor, Seattle sports writer and enthusiast, fashion maven, Brittney Bush Bollay. You can find Brittney @BrittneyBush, that's two T's in the middle. You can follow Hacks & Wonks on Twitter @HacksWonks. You can find me on Twitter and Blue Sky and Mastodon - finchfrii everywhere. You can catch Hacks & Wonks wherever you get your podcasts - just type "Hacks and Wonks" into the search bar. Be sure to subscribe to get the full versions of our Friday almost-live shows and our Tuesday topical show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, please leave a review wherever you listen. You can also get a full transcript of this episode and links to the resources referenced in the show at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our podcast episode notes. Thanks for tuning in - we'll talk to you next time.

Lousville, Colorado wants to limit the number of gas stations in its city. All in the name of climate change. Let's think about how stupid that is. East High School in Denver has a school shooting and Michael learns for the first time about "safety protocols" that allow an expelled student, convicted of a firearm crime, to still attend school. And the Denver School Board reverses its policy on no Denver Police Department officers in their schoos - after administrators are shot, but not a student.

Today's word of the day is 'WBC' as in World Baseball Classic as in the World Cup of Baseball as in Dominican Republic as in Team USA as in Japan! Let's talk about what this tournament is and what it means to Major League Baseball. (10:55) What are the Jets doing at QB? Is Aaron Rodgers the guy? Is Derek Carr the guy? Is Geno Smith the guy? What are the Jets going to do!? (23:10) Review: A Man Called Otto (26:55) What is the latest on Ja Morant? It looks like the Denver Police Department are now going to review this case because of the firearm shown by Morant. Will the NBA choose to suspend him now? (38:30) NPPOD. (43:00) Mike Clevinger is in trouble, but not in trouble. MLB will not discipline him for what's happening off the field. I'm back! Did anyone miss me? ANYONE! Let's have an incredible Tuesday! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Hansen is a trained engineer and state senator who has represented Denver for the past six years, and he wants to be Denver's next mayor. He sits down with producer Paul Karolyi to talk about his controversial TV ad, how he'd lead the Denver Police Department, and his plan to tackle housing costs and homelessness.  We are inviting all 17 candidates for interviews before Election Day on April 4. So far, we've talked to: Renate Behrens Leslie Herod Lisa Calderón Ean Thomas Tafoya Trinidad Rodriguez Thomas Wolf Keep up with Mayoral Madness on our site! And if you've got a question you'd like us to ask the candidates, or one candidate in particular, email it to us at denver@citycast.fm. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Denver Police Department has started a new task force to combat Fentanyl.  George welcomes Commander Paul Jimenz to discuss the task force.  How was it assembled,  what are the priorities, what are they seeing on the streets.  Wait until you hear what percentage of the drug is coming into our country with illegal aliens!!  Then Colorado lawmaker Matt Stoper steps away from a floor debate to update the show on a number of legislative battles currently going on under the gold dome.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 00146 Released on February 13, 2023  Description: The law enforcement analysis profession is full of people helping other people. In this episode, Kristen (Kris) Jacoby explains how she first learned about the profession, and how our friend and former guest, Noah Fritz, helped her during her college days when he was a professor at the University of Denver. Kris discusses her experience as a research assistant and intern for the Denver Police Department (DPD), and how those experiences helped her land a job just ten days after graduation! The DPD Crime Analysis Unit unsurprisingly looked different back then compared to today, and Kris discusses the various changes that have occurred since she started, how they navigated through the pandemic, and where she thinks they are going from here. Kris is currently a crime analyst for the Denver Police Department, a position she's held for almost 17 years.  CHALLENGE: There are Easter eggs in one of the tables of the Excel chapter that Jason wrote for the IACA textbook. First-person to email us at leapodcasts@gmail.com about what the Easter eggs are will receive a $20 gift card from us. Happy hunting! Name Drops: Noah Fritz (00:02:27), Chris Wyckoff (00:39:19), Kevin Wong (00:45:14), Stacey Belledin (00:51:49), Allison Sullivan/Amanda Clarke/Carolyn Cassidy/Albert Mesa/Ericka Jackson (00:52:55). Jonathan Sofley (00:54:49) Public Service Announcements: Stacey Belledin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/stacy-belledin-the-voice/) Sam Gwinn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/samantha-gwinn-–-the-advocate/) Related Links: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Police-Department Association(s) Mentioned: IACA Vendor(s) Mentioned: Esri Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-jacoby-0308b31a/  Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x4qcqu/KristenJacobyTranscript.pdf  Podcast Writer: Mindy Duong Podcast Researcher:  Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.  Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com   Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com   Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/bvUs-Kv2hjc  00:00:17 – Introducing Kris 00:04:28 – ESRI 00:15:36 – ABS:  Car Rim Theft 00:23:20 – Break:  Stacey Belledin & Sam Gwinn 00:25:06 – Statistical Researcher 00:34:38 – Process Improvement 00:43:56 – IACA 00:53:18 – Personal Interest:  Music Concerts & Wife/Kids 01:01:08 –  Words to the World

The January selection for the Radio Bookclub is Blackwater Falls, the latest novel by Colorado-based author Ausma Zehanat Khan. The book introduces readers to Detective Inaya Rahman of the Denver Police Department who is called in to investigate the disappearance […]

Rundown -   Intro with Troubadour Dave Gunders - 00:36   "Do What I Say" by Dave Gunders - 19:13   Paul Pazen - 24:38   Paul Pazen is a Denver cop, through and through. Born and raised in Denver in the shadow of District One, Pazen attended North High School and then joined the Marines where he served in the first Gulf War. He returned to join the Denver Police Department in January 1995.   Pazen took on one top assignment after another. He rose through the ranks to become Denver's police chief from 2018 through 2022. Retiring last October, Pazen is poised at age 52 for his next public service challenge. We discuss what's next.   Public service was instilled in Pazen at an early age by his grandmother Lola Trujillo. Pazen only wants to succeed in Colorado and has no plans to move. Although he seriously considered a run for Denver mayor, listen as he explains his family reasons for not running now.   Pazen initiated successful law enforcement programs and had crime going down pre-pandemic. This former Denver police chief created and implemented the STAR (Support Team Assisted Response) program which sends mental health professionals, not cops, to certain non-violent calls.   Pazen responds to controversies occurring during his tenure. There was a $14 million judgment in federal court for DPD civil rights violations responding in 2020 to George Floyd protests. Former Chief Pazen brings up that 81 police officers were injured in that terrible week of downtown violence. We also discuss the Lodo shooting incident in which a DPD officer is now indicted.   Chief Pazen explains his fear of mass murder and preparation therefor. We review horrific crime sprees that went down on his watch. We remember the tattoo parlor victims and others in Lakewood and Denver, slain by a gunman who wrote it all down. Could DPD have stopped him? Could prosecutors? We discuss.   We also discussed the tragic murder of Shmuel Silverberg at Yeshivah Toras Chaim in August of 2021 and how his five assailants have still not been arraigned in Denver's congested criminal court system. Chief Pazen showed up at that murder scene and countless others.   Pazen provides behind the scenes details, including how these crimes affected him personally. Discussed also is the tragic murder of Isabella Thallas and the critical wounding of Darian Simon on June 10, 2020. We try to further solve the mystery of the AK-47 murder weapon which belonged to DPD Sgt. Dan Politica.   We talk about Denver and Colorado's crime problems and their solutions, including how to combat car thefts and fentanyl deaths. Murder is not at record levels in Denver, but Colorado is setting murder records. What is going on? Pazen has wisdom.   Troubadour Dave Gunders has abundant wisdom, as displayed in his magnificent song, "Do What I Say." Dave Gunders contributes to a lively introduction, discussing current events, including the Biden classified documents investigation, Governor Jared Polis' inaugural and possible run for president, as well as guitar greats, the late George Harrison and Jeff Beck. GoGo's Belinda Carlisle talk too.

Denver Police Officer Celena Hollis served in law enforcement for a total of 11 years in 2 different states before she was gunned down in 2012 while working security for a concert.  She was involved in many charity works that helped keep kids out of gangs and encouraged young women.  She left behind a 12 year old daughter and memories of her compassion, sassiness, dependability and love of music.            

Denver Police Officer Celena Hollis served in law enforcement for a total of 11 years in 2 different states before she was gunned down in 2012 while working security for a concert.  She was involved in many charity works that helped keep kids out of gangs and encouraged young women.  She left behind a 12 year old daughter and memories of her compassion, sassiness, dependability and love of music.            

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Traumatic Brain Injury Ended This Cop's Career. The Effects on the Family and their Life After. The incident that forced his retirement, the long term effects on the family and how her career, plans and action saved them from financial ruin. There is social media and then there was social audio. Now the Breakout app combines the best of both. Best of all the Breakout app is free, with versions for iPhone and Android devices. You can download the app for free at the App Store and Google Play. Or you can download for free at www.LetBreak.com. Joan Van De Griek is our guest. She talks about the freak incident that ended her police officer husband's career. He was kicked in the head by a Clydesdale horse which caused multiple injuries. At first she thought it was a minor injury that would heal. His condition continued to deteriorate until he was eventually diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury. The impact on their family, the battles with the City and workers compensation and his eventual retirement. Plus the unexpected financial drain on their family. Fortunately her financial experience and actions saved them from the devastating impact of the expenses they paid. Plus, how she uses her experience to help other first responder families protect themselves financially. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com.  Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast.  If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denver R&B Legend Allison Wright sits down with 1Blunt Radio to talk about the Denver Police Department taking her son Shannon's life. right at 51:00 minutes interview starts 92.9FM 1BluntRadio ***WE DON'T OWN THE MUSIC, ALL MUSIC SUBMITTED WITH EXPRESSED PERMISSION FROM ALL ARTIST***

Denver R&B Legend Allison Wright sits down with 1Blunt Radio to talk about the Denver Police Department taking her son Shannon's life. right at 51:00 minutes interview starts 92.9FM 1BluntRadio ***WE DON'T OWN THE MUSIC, ALL MUSIC SUBMITTED WITH EXPRESSED PERMISSION FROM ALL ARTIST***

Two years after the murder of George Floyd, we look back at the origins of policing in America through the lens of the Denver Police Department, how their role in communities has transitioned over time, what happens when they abuse their power, and the long struggle for change.

Life for a woman experiencing homelessness can be hard enough just surviving day to day on the mean streets of Denver, Co. According to VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women:Homelessness is an enormous social problem in the United States. Homeless women — including the 'hidden homeless' — are particularly vulnerable to multiple forms of victimization including forced, coerced, or manipulated sexual activity. Levels of victimization that women endure before, during, and after episodes of homelessness remain enormously high, often occurring in multiple settings at the hands of multiple perpetrators. For example, 92% of a large, racially diverse sample of homeless mothers had experienced severe physical and/or sexual violence at some point in their lives (Browne & Bassuk, 1997). Thirteen percent of another sample of homeless women reported having been raped in the past 12 months, and half of these women were raped at least twice (Wenzel, et al., 2000).But what happens when that woman survives the nightmare of being drugged, kidnapped, and raped. And then tries to report that rape to two different police agencies. According to the woman in today's interview, the police refused to take her rape report not once but twice because she was experiencing homelessness. We hear the story of ‘K' in her own words and then speak with the Public Information Officers of the Denver City Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff's Office to try and find out what may have happened. This will be a multi-part series dealing with the issues of reporting sexual assault in the homeless communities of Colorado.For full disclosure in this story, the victim ‘K' has been a family friend since we attended high school together in Fort Collins, CO. We have kept in contact through the years. I will update this story as we possibly find out more information through Colorado Open Records Act requests. The Denver City Council Meeting I refer to in the episode where all but one council member walked out of the public comment section of the meeting is reported on here. Support resources are available for victims locally through the Estes Valley Crisis Advocates (EVCA), which provide free and confidential services to survivors of crime and trauma and their families. Services are available 24/7, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You can reach them via phone at (970) 577-9781 or through their website www.crisisadvocates.org.Today's podcast is sponsored by: Get full access to The Colorado Switchblade at www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

Officer Brian Barry is a 36-year veteran of the Denver Police Department. He also lives with acute Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and has coped with suicidal ideations since 2017. This is his story… If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, mental or emotional instability, or suicidal thoughts, you are not alone and there is help. Finding treatment is nothing to be ashamed of – please reach out: • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255) • Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741 • Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org • Colorado Crisis Services: 844-493-TALK (8255) or text “TALK” to 38255

This morning Joe is joined by Anthony Chavez. On Jan. 27, Denver Police Department arrested Anthony Chavez, 42, after he was accused of assaulting a member of Denver Public Schools security on the Lowry Elementary School campus. Chavez refused to send his child to school in a mask and demanded that the school honor his wishes as a parent when Gov. Polis announced an end to mask mandates. The school attempted to incentivize his son to do so without his knowledge. Anthony is now the subject of a restraining order and has been charged with assault after his son was thrown across the room and restrained forcibly by an employee of the school.  Parents don't have the right to protect their children according to Denver Public Schools. Anthony's son has suffered immeasurably as the result of these incidences.  If you want to support the show, you can donate here: http://bit.ly/cd-donate Don't let healthcare costs stand between you and your future. Join CrowdHealth today.Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Just go to JoinCrowdHealth.com and use promo code FREEDOM at sign-up. Introducing ENRFORCE, one of Conservative Daily's premiere partners. Buy gear and get entered to win a Ford F-450 Platinum, Can-am Maverick, Gooseneck trailer and $20,000 cash! Visit their site at https://enrforce.com/ and also check out our limited time collab apparel featuring a “Free Our People” message in reference to the patriots being held captive after the January 6th peaceful protest: https://enrforce.com/search?type=product&q=free%20our%20people* YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! Use code: CD10 for 10% OFF your purchase or CD21 for 1,000 bonus entries to WIN! Go to IPVANISH.com/daily and use promotional code DAILY - and claim your 70% savings. That's I-P-V-A-N-I-S-H.com/daily. Liberty Cigars is a Patriot owned business with an extensive line of historically themed individual cigars and cigar collections including the Commander Series, Founders Series, and the Presidents Series. All packaging is proudly made in the USA by American workers. A truly unique gift for both cigar and history lovers. All orders over $76 will receive a free Patrick Henry cigar, the perfect gift for anyone who says, "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" this holiday season. Use code BEFREE at www.libertycigars.com Today's podcast is again sponsored by AirMedCare Network! Do you live in a rural area that's hard to reach by road? Do you like to hike or spend a lot of time outdoors? Health insurance wont always cover the cost of an emergency medical flight. But with AirMedCare Network, you're covered! For as little as $85 per year, your WHOLE household will be covered in case you ever need an air medical transport. And if you use Promo Code DAILY, you will receive up to a $50 eGift Card back when you sign up today! You can sign up right here: https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/daily If you want to support Mike Lindell and our show, use promo code CD21 to get up to 66% off at https://www.mypillow.com/radiospecials or by placing your order over the phone at 800-872-0627. When you use promo code CD21, a Queen Sized MyPillow is just $29, the cheapest it has ever been! Make sure you Like, Comment, and Share! Text FREEDOM to 89517 to get added to our text list to receive notifications when we go Live! Please make sure you join our newsletter to receive our action alerts: https://bit.ly/joinconservativedaily Conservative Daily is on Rumble! https://rumble.com/user/ConservativeDaily We are now also going to be streaming on dlive! Check us out here: https://dlive.tv/ConservativeDaily Click here to donate: http://bit.ly/cd-donate Subscribe to our daily podcast at Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ConservativeDailyPodcast on Google Podcasts (for Android users): https://bit.ly/CDPodcastGoogle We are also available on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/2wD8YleiBM8bu0l3ahBLDN And on Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/conservative-daily-podcast/PC:37034 And on iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-conservative-daily-podcast-53710765/ on TuneIn: https://tunein.com/radio/Conservative-Daily-Podcast-p1350272/ And on Podbean: https://conservative.podbean.com/ And now also on Audible! https://www.audible.com/pd/Conservative-Daily-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJQQ4M Support Joe Oltmann in his legal battle against Eric Coomer: https://givesendgo.com/defendjoeoltmann

The Denver Police Department is asking for the public's help finding whoever's responsible for the theft of a box of human heads. And in California, there's been an update in the Sherri Papini case.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denver Police Department is asking for the public's help finding whoever's responsible for the theft of a box of human heads. And in California, there's been an update in the Sherri Papini case.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City of Denver has already paid out more than $3 million in settlements to people injured by the police while protesting the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020. But now, a group of 12 protesters has taken their case to court, marking the first federal trial in the country to challenge police violence against those racial justice protests. The ACLU's Colorado office is representing most of the plaintiffs, and senior staff attorney Sara Neel joins host Bree Davies to take us inside their case and talk about the implications for future criminal justice reform.  Bree mentioned the Office of the Independent Monitor's December 2020 report on the Denver Police Department's response to the racial justice protests that summer. You can read the whole 94-page report documenting multiple examples of excessive force here: https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/374/documents/2020GFPReport_OIM.pdf Plus, this episode includes another installment of Voice on the Street, our partnership with Denver's street paper, The Denver VOICE. You can support the Voice by buying a copy from your local vendor, donate online or via Venmo. And if you want to get a little extra support to Albert Bland, our guest on this episode, make sure to include his name in a note with your Venmo transfer.  Denver Restaurant Week starts on Friday, and Peyton has got all the local food news you need to know before booking your reservations in our newsletter. Read and subscribe here: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Follow us on Twitter @citycastdenver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Until recently, Justin Murchison wasn't really thinking about buying a home. He was more focused on paying down his credit card debt and taking care of his plants. Then he stumbled upon on opportunity that most young people in Denver only dream about: a path to buying their first home. City Cast Denver host Bree Davies chats with Justin about his journey to homeownership. Plus, we'll hear from Santhosh Ramdoss, vice president of impact investing at Gary Community Ventures. He helped create The Dearfield Fund that made Justin's home purchase possible and he says it could be the key to shrinking Denver's racial home ownership gap.  Wanna know where Gary Community Ventures got that name for their fund — Dearfield? We talked about the historic Black homesteading community with Westword editor Patty Calhoun a few weeks ago, and you can learn even more courtesy of the Colorado Encyclopedia.  Do you want a chance to see Radiolab founder Jad Abumrad at the Paramount Theater on April 17? We're giving away two free tickets, and all you have to do to enter is write a really nice review of City Cast Denver wherever you listen to podcasts, and rate us 5 stars. Then, take a screenshot of your review and send it to us at denver@citycast.fm by April 1.  Near the end of this episode, Bree mentions a federal civil rights trial over the Denver Police Department's use of force during the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020. We've got a full breakdown of the trial in our newsletter today. Read that and subscribe here: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Hang out with us on Twitter @citycastdenver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Volodymyr Zelensky courageously revealed his location in a speech intended to rally the world to Ukraine's aid, while the women in Ukraine are demonstrating their bravery by taking up arms, and, in one case, taking out a Russian drone with a jar of pickled tomatoes. Meanwhile, anyone with information about a missing box of human heads is encouraged to call the Denver Police Department right away. Next, John. C. Reilly grew out his hair during lockdown and used the extra length to pull off a truly epic combover hairstyle for his portrayal of Lakers boss Jerry Buss in the new HBO series, “Winning Time.” And Kristin Chenoweth returns to the show to wow Stephen and Jon with her impressive vocal chops. Kristin's new book, “What Will I Do With My Love Today?” is available everywhere now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since people are advocating that all of us carry Narcam, do you know what happens when you revive an overdosing addict with Narcam?  Mark Crowley, a 20+ year veteran of the Denver Police Department describes how an addict reacts when you administer Narcam.  Hint: they don't wake up, hug you, say thanks, and ask if you want to exchange Christmas Cards  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Green Beret Sean “Buck” Rogers joins the show to talk about his new book, ‘Rising Above: A Green Beret's Story of Childhood Trauma and Ultimate Healing' — plus Sean discusses his shocking childhood and why he left the Denver Police Department after the George Floyd protests.   Go to ghostbed.com/drinkinbros and use code DRINKINBROS for 30% off EVERYTHING (Mattresses, Adjustable Base, and more) -- plus a 101 Night Sleep Trial and Mattresses Made in the USA!   Get Drinkin Bros Merch Here!

Wow!  We had to pack a lot into this show.  This episode features Brett Titus, retired K9 SWAT officer of the Denver Police Department.  This dude spent 22 years on a full time SWAT Team, which is amazing.  There are only a few cities in the country with a full time SWAT team.  And to spend 22 years as a SWAT officer is equally as rare. We don't think about SWAT officers shedding tears, but Brett shares with us some emotional decisions he had to make with his last K9 partner.  He also shares not one, but two of his most embarrassing moments on job.  One of these stories he's never shared before. Now, Brett helps saves lives another way.  He is the CEO and Founder of LifeSpot, a safety and security app designed to save lives by improving emergency response time and communication during an active shooter incident.  Learn more about LifeSpot at www.lifespotapp.com   Be sure to support our sponsors: Eric Buchanan & Associates - https://www.buchanandisability.com/ Carlos Bail Bonding - https://www.bailbondsmanchattanooga.com/   If you'd like to be a sponsor, email us at 91what.podcast@gmail.com  

Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After what can only be described as a rough childhood, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down. Sean joined the military at the age of 21 and was assigned to a support unit, started a family, and later achieved the title of Green Beret. After leaving the service Sean joined the Denver Police Department earning a spot on the Citywide Impact Team. Sean left the department in order to pursue his passion to help others achieve their goals. Since then he started the FNG Academy, wrote his memoir, and created Wine and Rations. De Oppresso Liber! https://letsdisco.com https://betterhelp.com/clearedhot https://tenthousand.cc https://drinklmnt.com/clearedhot  

LifeSpot “doesn't cost law enforcement a dime.” Go to lifespotapp.com to find out more. LifeSpotApp.comMore Guest Info:Brett began his life of serving and protecting in 1989 when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. After an honorable discharge, he hired on with the Denver Police Department in 1993.After six years as a patrol officer, Brett was assigned to the Department's full-time METRO SWAT/K9 Unit in 1999 until his retirement in 2019. He has deployed and participated in over 2800 high-risk tactical operations with several hundred of those ending in critical life and death incidents. As the creator of an internationally recognized SWAT/K9 training program, Brett has trained and provided lectures to over 8000 Police, SWAT and K9 officers around the country. He has also shared his life experiences with several thousand citizens to better educate them on becoming safer and more prepared for a crisis event.Quotes from the show: “Paws before boots.”“The threat is measured in seconds, the response is measured in minutes.”“Who wouldn't want a free tool to save lives?”SHOW NOTES:Brett's police K9 partners:Oscar “Oscar and I were somewhat of a shit show.”Stinger: Began developing the dog better Set the precedent for working with SWAT More positive reinforcementVis: Wiser — better trained dog Best performer because best trained“FASTER”: Non-profit that trains people how to respond to active shooter situations.“The U.S. is on pace for 2021 to be the most in decades as gun crimes have risen. Governor Cuomo recently announced a disaster emergency in New York, bringing the conversation around gun violence, policing, and safety to the forefront.”Thanks for listening! If you want to support us in our mission to bring truth to the masses, to support our police but also our communities across the nation who are hurting, please find us, Police Academy Podcast, on Patreon and become a member for as little as $1 a week. If you'd like to support Police Academy, there are 5 ways you can do so:Become a member at patreon.com/policeacademypodcast! All the cool kids are doin' it!Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel.Rate and review the show by searching it on iTunes and clicking the reviews tab.Share with friends and family through social media and everyday conversation.Donate: This is a full-time job so any financial support helps out tremendously. Go to the website to donate directly to Police Academy. Even just a buck a show goes a long way toward keeping Police Academy on the air and in the mix. Thank you; for your support, love, and for some of you, hate mail. Which reminds me, if you have questions, comments, concerns, gripes, bunched up britches, or complaints, email: policeacademypodcast@gmail.com Do Good || Be Strong || Fear NothingCredits:Purple main background:Links: Video by GamOl from Pexels

Police departments across the country have fallen in love with an obscure technology company called ShotSpotter, which purports to use microphones, algorithms, and artificial intelligence to detect and help combat gun violence, including right here in Denver. It's “one of the most important cogs in our wheel of addressing gun violence,” said one Ohio police chief, according to the Associated Press. But after a few high-profile incidents involving ShotSpotter in Chicago earlier this year, a new level of scrutiny has inspired investigations and some cities have canceled their contracts altogether. Axios Denver's Alayna Alvarez has been reporting on the Denver Police Department's contract with ShotSpotter, and she's back on the show today with host Bree Davies to sort out the situation and lay out the questions that still need answers.  For more on ShotSpotter, here's a great piece from the Associated Press about how the technology works and how it's been implemented across the country.  More Denver news and cool things to do could be on their way to your inbox as soon as tomorrow morning! All you've got to do is subscribe to our newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ What questions do you have about ShotSpotter? Let us know @citycastdenver

Eric is a client-focused and mission-driven business executive, serial entrepreneur, former police officer, and business coach.Currently, he is a business broker at Business Acquisitions, Ltd., serving as the trusted intermediary advisor for C-suite executives who are ready to enjoy the phase of their life and sell their business. Eric intimately understands the struggles and triumphs that come from being an entrepreneur, having built, operated, scaled, and sold very successful businesses himself. It is because of his unique experience that he is committed to building lifelong relationships based on trust and honesty and helping other business owners succeed.Prior to joining Business Acquisitions, Ltd., he gained experience in multiple industries, including advertising and design, goods and services, and criminal justice, leading companies and departments as a C-suite executive or committed supervisor in service.The early years of his career were spent as a co-founder of a 3-D design company, spearheading their efforts in business development and graphic design. Newly married and eager for a change, he transitioned his ownership to his business partner and moved to Denver.Soon after, he joined the Denver Police Department, where he honed his negotiation skills. During this time, he was awarded the distinguished service cross and initiated a case that resulted in over a dozen criminal indictments in federal court, the seizure of several million dollars, and the collapse of a multi-state drug ring.In 2015, he founded his second company, EscapeWorks Denver. He grew the company from $0 to over $1 million in annual revenue within 16 months, expanded twice, and became one of the most successful escape room companies in the US. Looking for a new challenge, he successfully sold the company.In 2018, he noticed a gap in the outdoor vehicle rental industry and founded Rugged Van Rentals. As the first and only outdoor focused passenger van rental company in the US, it saw success but didn't curb his enthusiasm to work alongside other business owners.In 2020, he closed the business to pursue a career in business brokerage. He prides himself on his strengths in building and managing relationships and expertise in business growth and innovation, process development, and negotiation.Eric is licensed with the Colorado Real Estate Commission and a member of the Colorado Association of Business Intermediaries (CABI).In his spare time, Eric enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife and four young children, expanding his wine library, running obstacle course races, and walking his rescue dogs.

Sean “Buck” Rogers comes to HQ to sit with Bedros on The Empire podcast during the weekend of The Squire Program! Sean drops tons of gems regarding the correlations between life and combat, the shocking revelations he's had from his life experiences, and he walks us through his journey that led him to being a successful content creator and entrepreneur dropping value to thousands who are looking to improve and serve. " 0:00 - 0:40 Introduction  0:40 - Bedros introduces Sean to The Empire Army, and the specifics to Sean's bigger purpose for being at HQ  3:14 - Bedros asks about the young Sean's upbringing, parental influences, and how he grew up to be who he is today  20:40 Sean touches on his relationship with his siblings & how they maneuvered the situations they faced  26:20 Regarding Sean's book, he asks how the family has since responded to it 29:14 Rewinding back, Sean explains the refuge in his Dad, and the GAMES he was forced to play with The POLICE 40:00 Bedros helps clarify the lay of the land.. 46:59 - Sean walks us through his after high school life and some mishaps on his journey into adulthood 54:10 - Bedros asks Sean how he flipped his switch to make progress on his life and Bedros goes back and forth on stories along the way  1:05:30 - Sean tells how the light was sparked towards joining The Army and how the spark was fanned into a flame 1:14:09 Sean tells us about the chapter in his life with The Denver Police Department, and the happenings through 2020 1:18:20 Sean explains what led him to working solo and taking his success into his own hands  1:24:18 Bedros asks Sean about “rituals” and the symbolism behind them 1:29:30 What are some goals ahead for Sean when it comes to entrepreneurship? 1:36:05 Sean flips the script and asks a question for Bedros to answer regarding transitions of success 1:44:13 As Bedros closes this episode out, he asks Sean how he got the nickname “Buck”    Connect with Sean “Buck” Rogers : https://www.instagram.com/seanbuckrogers/   Get his Book here - https://www.seanbuckrogers.com   Subscribe to his channel, The FNG Academy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt3rz2NOIXEpp5NZPG0VJSQ   Connect with Bedros Keuilian : Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bedroskeuilian/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bedroskeuilian/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/KeuilianInc Twitter https://twitter.com/bedroskeuilian LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bedroskeuilian/   Buy Man Up and get Bedros' High-Performance Leadership Course for FREE: https://manup.com/   Subscribe to My Channel for weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/bedroskeuilian.com/?sub_confirmation=1  

When no one could reach 53-year-old Kathleen Logar in April 2004, her daughter, Teri Jo Silbert, contacted the Denver Police Department.On Friday, April 16th, the police performed a welfare check and found Kathleen's body in her home located at 4160 Perry Street in Denver, Colorado.If you have any information that can help to close this case, please contact the Denver Police Department at 303-739-6000 or Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). Callers may remain anonymous and receive a reward up to $2,000.https://thetruecrimefiles.com/kathleen-logar-murder/Thank you for listening to The True Crime Files!Don't forget, you can support this blog and podcast for as little as $2/month: www.patreon.com/thetruecrimefiles

There's a gay pride rally and parade scheduled in the city of Denver, and not only are police officers not invited - they're not welcome by organizers of the event. Dan wonders why, and Ryan wonders why many Denver Police Department officers - who may themselves be gay - are being excluded as well.

When most people call 911 they’re routed either to the criminal justice system or to the hospital emergency system. Realizing these two streams aren’t accurately meeting the needs of many Denver callers, the city instituted a pilot program called STAR in June of 2020. After a six month trial reports show that it was a huge success. Callers experiencing issues such as a mental health need, homelessness, or drug misuse received person-centered trauma-informed care, rather than a potential arrest or costly trip to the emergency room. The best news is that no one was arrested and no one required the involvement of the Denver Police Department. I’m sharing this good news story in hopes that it is added to our national conversation on police reform. More programs like this would be a win for the 911 caller, a win for the community receiving more holistic care, and a win for law enforcement saving valuable time and money so they can direct it elsewhere. The following resources were used in compiling this episode: Can Christians Smoke Pot if it’s Legal? by Jen Oshman (contains data on the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado. STAR Program Evaluation Denver's STAR program sees promising results in first six months - 9NewsInstead of Responding With Cops, Denver Sends Health Care Teams to Non-Criminal Calls — and It’s Already Saving Lives - Joshua at Caring for Denver

Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod saw a gap in mental health services in Denver and decided to do something about it. With the help of a van, a mental health professional, and an EMT, the Support Team Assistance Response (STAR) program was born – and six months in, it has proved effective at fielding mental health calls received by the Denver Police Department. Rep. Herod joins us to talk about STAR’s success, her personal stake in it, and other state-level measures being taken to modernize the current system of policing.    Keep up with Julián on twitter @JulianCastro and Instagram @JulianCastroTX.    Resources from the episode: Caring for Denver, the foundation helping to fund STAR STAR 6-month evaluation Servicios de la Raza, community services for Denverites  SB 217 explained, courtesy of Colorado Public Radio Eugene, Oregon’s CAHOOTS, the program that started it all   If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 anytime, or chat with them online. The Crisis Text Line also provides support over text at 741741. For people who identify as LGBTQ, the Trevor Project's Lifeline can be reached at 1-866-488-7386.   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows.   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/our-america shortly after the air date.   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on SOFREP Radio we welcome former Special Forces Green Beret Sean "Buck" Rogers. Sean Rogers join the military at the age of twenty-one. After a serious injury during Ranger selection, he changed course and went on to Special Forces. As a Green Beret he served two combat deployments to Afghanistan. When his military service was complete, he returned to serve his community as a member of the Denver Police Department. Always challenging himself, Sean earned a master's degree and committed himself to running ultramarathons. Today, he uses his experience to help the next generation of Special Forces hopefuls through his podcast, The FNG Podcast, and his YouTube channel, FNG Academy This week, Sean also tells us about his new book, Rising Above: A Green Beret's Story of Childhood Trauma and Ultimate Healing, which was just released. About Rising Above: A simple car accident changed the path of six-year-old Sean Rogers’s life forever. His single mother checked into the hospital as a vibrant young woman and checked out as a full-blown opioid addict. From that day forward, Sean’s life became a silent nightmare of abuse, neglect, chronic hunger, and slow, helpless withdrawal from everything and everyone he loved. In Rising Above, Green Beret Sean Rogers chronicles the toughest battle of his life: the long, painful fight to confront his darkest fears and reclaim his life. After struggling as a young man to accept the raw trauma of his past, he eventually learned to understand and embrace it, ultimately using it to become an elite Special Forces operator. Through this profoundly honest and inspiring memoir, Rogers explores what it means to make the pain of your past work for you, showing you how to harness the truth of your own reality and take control of your destiny. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sean stopped by The Protectors to talk about his book RISING ABOVE, his time in SF, as an LEO, building a network, and,  of course, we delve into 80's movies.  About Sean: Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After going through some hard endeavors as just a child, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down. Sean joined the military at the age of 21, assigned to a support unit, started a family and later achieved the title of Green Beret. After leaving the service Sean joined the Denver Police Department earning a spot on the Citywide Impact Team. Sean left the department in order to pursue his passion to help others achieve their goals. Since then starting the FNG Academy, Podcast and writing his memoir. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Sean "Buck" Rogers from FNG Academy joins Jeremy Stalnecker for this episode of the Mighty Oaks Show to discuss his new book Rising Above, his upbringing, transition out of the military and so much more. Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After going through some hard endeavors as just a child, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down. Sean joined the military at the age of 21, assigned to a support unit, started a family and later achieved the title of Green Beret. After leaving the service Sean joined the Denver Police Department earning a spot on the Citywide Impact Team. Sean left the department in order to pursue his passion to help others achieve their goals. In Rising Above, Sean chronicles the toughest battle of his life—the long, painful fight to confront his darkest fears and reclaim his life. After struggling as a young man to accept the raw trauma of his past, he learned eventually to understand and embrace it, ultimately using it to become an elite Special Forces operator. Learn more about Sean and his book Rising Above here: seanbuckrogers.com/

Sean was raised in Phelan, California. After what can only be described as a rough childhood, Sean decided to leave home and start a new life away from the childhood trauma and away from everything that weighed him down. Sean joined the military at the age of 21, assigned to a support unit, started a family, and later achieved the title of Green Beret. After leaving the service Sean joined the Denver Police Department earning a spot on the Citywide Impact Team. Sean left the department in order to pursue his passion to help others achieve their goals. Since then starting the FNG Academy, Podcast and writing his memoir. De Oppresso Liber! Audible Helix Sleep Better Help

Sean is an amazing friend that has done quite a bit in his life so far. Sean grew up in the high desert of North East Los Angeles County in an abusive split home. He found the ability to choose to make his life different. He began by pursuing being a Firefighter until his unapologetic ways of confronting a bully changed his path. He ended up joining the army with a "Ranger Contract", only to find out he had been hoodwinked into being a cook. He still managed to find a way into the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets), getting assigned to 10th group, and seeing combat. Upon completion of his enlistments he joined the Denver Police Department where he joined a community policing team similar to the Army CIF concept. When the George Floyd civil unrests began and the support of his superiors waned, Sean decided to pursue his passion and begin an Instagram business, YouTube channel(FNG academy), Podcast (FNG podcast)and find the time to write his book "Rising Above" about survival and confrontation with post traumatic stress.

The panelists discuss the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment releasing the Phase 3 plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines, DPS resumes in-person learning, the removal of capacity limits on worship, structural changes to the Denver Police Department and the lack of housing resources for the homeless.

#PTonICE Daily Show Bonus – Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Daniel Jonte, physical therapist with the Denver Police Department and Sgt. Bobby Waidler.  Sgt. Waidler is the coordinator of the Denver Resiliency program.  Bobby and Daniel walk us through the benefits of these programs for the police, fire and sheriff departments in Denver.  Here in part 2 we cover future plans for this program, strength and conditioning topics, the holistic nature of this program and some amazing advice for PT’s looking to start programs like this in their own local public service departments.

#PTonICE Daily Show Bonus – This bonus episode is specifically focused on frontline Physical Therapists working in a forward thinking, direct access role, to meet the needs of society, save our system money and get better outcomes for the individuals we serve. In Episode #1 ICE faculty member Eric Chaconas sits down with Dr. Daniel Jonte, physical therapist with the Denver Police Department and Sgt. Bobby Waidler.  Sgt. Waidler is the coordinator of the Denver Resiliency program.  Bobby and Daniel walk us through both the quantitative and qualitative benefits of these programs for the police, fire and sheriff departments in Denver.  Not only the financial benefits to the city and taxpayers but tremendous mental, physical and overall health. This is part 1 of 2 for episode 1, stay tuned for part 2 next week.   #PhysicalTherapy #ICETrained #PT #DPT #physiotherapy #dptstudent

Gust: Paul Skattum The Christmas Crusade is a metro wide organization that works with agency who work with first responders who deal with children on a first hand basis and might be in need for gifts at Christmas and other essential items such as winter coats.  Christmas Crusade started 34 years ago; they started at Santa Cops from Denver Police Department.  They saw a need with the children in their area and decided the holidays was a good time to get involved.  They wanted to show a positive light for kids of police work.  This year due to COVID things will be a little different.  They are asking for gift cards and the officers will go out and do the shopping to buy the gifts for the kids and still be able to give the gifts to the kids.  This year there is a higher need then there ever has been.         https://kygo.com/christmas-crusade/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America is becoming increasingly diverse.  The church needs to become equipped to embrace these demographic changes and learn how to love people from all parts of the world intentionally. The question is, how?On this episode of Christian Curious, we chat with Mambo De Leon, a former missionary in Mexico, current pastor at Westside Internacional Church, and chaplain for the Denver Police Department, as well as Karla Valencia, a native of Honduras and Denver Seminary student. They have some great ideas and practical applications that will certainly get your curiosity burning. 

Denver Police Department Detective Mike Lumbard is a Hostage Negotiator. In this episode of the Go Law Enforcement Podcast, Detective Lumbard discusses the role of a hostage negotiator, how drugs and alcohol often impact in trying to de-escalate a situation, and he discusses 2 events. One with a subject who was wearing what appeared to be a suicide vest, and another involving a young man threatening to jump off of a ledge, while he was active on social media.Find out How to Become a Police Officer

On this show TerryV talked about the Denver City Council’s vote on to defund the Denver Police Department. He spoke of Joe Biden’s pick for the Vice President Kamala Harris. He went into detail about her background and why she was a terrible pick. Next, debunked the latest Democratic Hoax of accusing the President of rigging the November election by Stealing Mailboxes. Below are clips that were played so you may hear for yourself, everything TerryV went over.   Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his Vice President running mate. But who is Kamala Harris?                   Kamala Harris says America isn’t ready for a woman of color. https://kfbk.iheart.com/featured/sacramentos-latest-news/content/2019-11-04-kamala-harris-says-america-isnt-ready-for-woman-of-color-to-be-president/ (08 to 21 second Mark)   Kamala Harris on the Breakfast Club https://www.thefader.com/2019/02/12/kamala-harris-smoked-weed-snoop-and-tupac Admits smoking Marijuana (36:57 to 37:10 Second Mark) Listening to Tupac and Snoop (38:13 to 38:21 Second Mark)   Tulsi Gabbard nails Kamala Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfp_IIdVnXs Laughed about smoking marijuana (10 to 1:00 Second Mark) Kept evidence secret on people on death row (1:53 to 2:17 second mark) KAMALA HARRIS SELF IDENTIFIES AS A AFRICAN AMERICAN (BLACK) WOMAN But what does Don Lemon say: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/12/flashback-cnns-don-lemon-asks-if-kamala-harris-is-african-american/ (0:32 to the end 1:42 Mark)   Kamala Harris laugh on the Ellen show en Kamala Harris D CA laughs hysterically after joking about killing President Trump during an appe  ( 10 second mark) Kamala Harris Laughs About Jailing Parents if their children skip school https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WImAEf7D8Ss (12 to 39 second mark and then 47 to end 1:56 second mark) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael starts in on Denver mayor Michael Hancock for a tweet praising the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles - with *THREE* exclamation points!!! - and cites the preferential treatment likely bestowed upon our city's fearless leader. Ryan counters with praise of the mayor for putting literal pinko commie Candie CdeBaca on blast for her desire to bring a 'Peace Force' to a city council vote, while abolishing the Denver Police Department. She is also encouraged to buy a vowel.

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top-Rated Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A podcast for the criminal justice professional. The purpose? To make you better both personally and professionally. A big thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Whatever you are doing, and wherever you are at – Thank you for your hard work. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. We are so honored to be partnered with a company like Detectachem. If you have never heard of this company, you need to do some research. This amazing company is helping keep our brave men and women safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. You have to get this technology for your agency. You can find them here www.cjevolution.com If you love coffee, and I know most of you do, you are going to love the products from Four Sigmatic. From Coffee’s to Cocoa’s they have it all. I am a big fan of Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee and I bet you will be too. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com and get 15% off your purchases using the promo code CJEVO. If there’s ONE MINERAL, you should be worried about not getting enough of... it’s MAGNESIUM.  Magnesium is the body’s “master mineral” powerful over 300 critical reactions, including detoxification... fat metabolism... energy... EVEN digestion is influenced by the presence of magnesium.  There are two BIG PROBLEMS here:  Magnesium has been largely missing from US soil since the 1950s... which explains why it’s estimated that up to 80% of the population may be deficient... AND...  Most supplements contain only 1 or 2 forms of magnesium... when in reality there are at least 7 that your body needs and benefits from.  If you take this latter fact into consideration, it’s not logical to conclude that 99% of the population is likely deficient in 2 or more, essential forms of magnesium.  The good news is that when you DO get all 7 critical forms of magnesium, pretty much every function in your body gets upgraded... from your brain... to your sleep... pain and inflammation...  It all improves... and FAST.  That’s why I’m so excited about what my friends over at BiOptimizers—makers of industry-leading digestive supplements—have just created.  Their research team recently formulated what I believe is the ULTIMATE magnesium supplement, easily the best I’ve ever seen or experienced... with all 7 forms of this mineral. They even include trace amounts of something called “mono-atomic magnesium” which helps make all the other forms more bioavailable.  This is BY FAR the most complete magnesium product ever created... and until or unless someone comes out with a better one, I highly recommend you give it a try.  BiOptimizers calls this product Magnesium Breakthrough and they’re running a special promotion for you at www.magbreakthrough.com/cjevolution - that’s M-A-G-B-R-E-A-K-T-H-R-O-U-G-H DOT COM FORWARD SLASH C-J-E-V-O-L-U-T-I-O-N You can get an additional 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code CJE10    And here’s the deal; the guys who make it are SO confident that you’re going to like it that they’ll give you ALL your money back if you don’t.  With this one simple action, you can reverse magnesium deficiency (in all its forms) and upgrade the performance of your body — including how you look and feel — in every possible way.  Make sure to go to THIS special website because it’s the ONLY place for you to get access to this amazing discount. This Magnesium Breakthrough promotion is only while quantities last at www.magbreakthrough.com/cjevolution  - that’s M-A-G-B-R-E-A-K-T-H-R-O-U-G-H DOT COM FORWARD SLASH C-J-E-V-O-L-U-T-I-O-N So excited to have my friend Tracie Keesee back on the show. Tracie has had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement starting with the Denver Police Department and ending with the New York City Police Department as the Deputy Commissioner of Equity and Inclusion. She is currently the Senior Vice President of Social Justice Initiatives for The Center of Policing Equity. We all want and need our brave men and women who protect us to keep getting better. A great show with an amazing guest. You can find Tracie Keesee here: Center for Policing Equity Website https://policingequity.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwps75BRAcEiwAEiACMdceQEbzwDYjHCp3fqTGhRSVonDGYr-bmJY4OVbMUO38safEVMRtsBoCdg4QAvD_BwE Tracie Linkedin Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracie-keesee-2057291b/   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com  

Join Jimmy Sengenberger at the Crossroads with Nathan Matoush. Jimmy (@SengCenter) begins with an update on the Sunday 7/19 Pro-Police Rally Colorado in Downtown Denver, which was attacked by Antifa and Black Lives Matter extremists. Jimmy explains how the Denver Police Department ordered officers to RETREAT from the scene, but a courageous lieutenant broke ranks and refused the order.  So, even though they did very little, officers did not leave. Next, Jimmy takes on Foo Fighters band leader Dave Grohl's op-ed in The Atlantic - which blasts the push to reopen schools and slamming U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos - and explains why Grohl is WRONG on almost every level. Finally, the Washington Redskins' exciting new team name is.....The Washington Football Team!  Jimmy and producer extraordinaire Nathan Matoush discuss!

Join Jimmy Sengenberger at the Crossroads with Washington Examiner reporter Josh Siegel! Jimmy (@SengCenter) provides an update on what the Denver Police Department and the Chief himself are saying in the wake of an Antifa/Black Lives Matter swarm and attack on Sunday's 6th Annual Pro-Police Rally Colorado, which took place at Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver, near the State Capitol. Then, Washington Examiner Reporter Josh Siegel (@SiegelScribe) joins the show for "Washington Examiner Wednesday" to discuss his extensive story on the growing skepticism of unions in Pennsylvania over Joe Biden's liberal climate change agenda.

Comments from Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Tucker Carlson, and Victor Davis Hanson are explored in the wake of national efforts to tear down America's statues and history. Carrie calls in to give two examples of overt racism that she claims is systemic within the Denver Police Department, Dan pushes back and asks if aborting black babies in record numbers is the ultimate systemically racist act.

Seattle police chief comes out and says that the "Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone,” aka CHAZ, is seeing an increase in crimes like rapes, robberies, and violent acts. Don’t worry, because the Seattle mayor says the CHAZ is just like a block party. When is the state government going to step in and stop this madness? The people in the CHAZ are struggling to get food, so they decided to start "farming." Well, they are trying. The Denver school board unanimously votes to end the contract with the Denver Police Department. This means the school district will begin to phase out police in June 2021 and then hire private security. Don’t worry, Hollywood is here to take responsibility and gives you the latest PSA about police brutality and hate crimes. Today’s Sponsor: Take the Ruff Greens 14-day jumpstart challenge today for just $14.95 and see the difference in your dog in 14 days or less! If you want to see your dog thrive again, just go to https://ruffgreens.com/blaze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Seattle City Councilman Ari Hoffman joins the show to talk about the Seattle autonomous zone and it's implications.  Then Steffan Tubbs joins the program to talk about DPS cutting the contract with the Denver Police Department.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Bio McKinley L. Price is President of the African American Mayors Association and Mayor of Newport News, Virginia. He is a native of Newport News, Virginia. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1967 and then received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in Hampton, Virginia, in 1971. McKinley was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1972 as 1st Lt. In 1976, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and performed his general anesthesia residency at Provident Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.   Dr. Price has received numerous honors and awards from various professional associations. In 1989, he was elected by his peers as President of the Peninsula Dental Society; he was the first black president of this organization. He was also named "Dentist of the Year" by the Old Dominion Dental Society. Dr. Price is a Fellow in the Virginia Dental Association, the American College of Dentists, and the International College of Dentists. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Delta Dental of Virginia, serving on the Audit and Compliance Committee and Dental Policy Advisory Committee. Dr. Price’s community service was highlighted by his being appointed chair of the Newport News School Board for two years, during his eight years of service, from 1984-1992. In 1994, Dr. Price received the President’s Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of 100 Black Men and in 1996 he received the Presidential Citizenship Award from Hampton University. The Peninsula Chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice presented him with their Humanitarian Award in 1996. In 1998, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated honored him as Citizen of the Year during the Mid-Atlantic 44th Annual Regional Conference. The Daily Press Newspaper awarded him “Citizen of the Year” for 2005, which highlighted his Co-Chairmanship of the organization People to People whose mission is to improve race relations and the quality of life in Newport News. It also commended him for being a founding member of the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of 100 Black Men. They recognized him as the Role Model of the Year in April 2011. Thomas Nelson Community College awarded him their TNCC Medallion Award during commencement exercises in May 2011. The Price Family was the Honored Family during the 2010 Hampton University’s Black Family Conference and he was the Founder’s Day speaker at Hampton in 2011. In addition to the commitment he makes to his professional activities and meeting the demands a successful dental practice, Dr. Price devotes untiring energy and time to the Hampton and Newport News community. He has served as Chairman of the Board for Riverside Health System Foundation, Vice Chair of the Riverside Health System Board, and Immediate Past Chairman of the Thomas Nelson Community College Board. He was also appointed to the Newport News City Council for a five month period in 2004. In addition, Dr. Price was appointed by Governor Warner to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Board. In May 2010, he was elected Mayor of the City of Newport News. He becomes the first black elected as mayor of Newport News. The term is four years. Dr. Price is a member of the First Church of Newport News (Baptist), a church founded by his great-great-grandfather. He is married to Valerie Scott Price. She is a retired educator having taught for 30 years, most of which were in the Newport News Public School System. They have two adult children and one grandson: McKinley II, DDS, an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, he and his wife Amy and their son live in Brooklyn, NY; and Marcia, a Delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 95th District.  Resources McKinley Price, The Need for Equitable Health Care Amid COVID-19, Governing, 2020, https://www.governing.com/now/The-Need-for-Equitable-Health-Care-Amid-COVID-19.html(last visited Jun 7, 2020). Home, Ourmayors.org (2020), https://www.ourmayors.org/Home  (last visited Jun 7, 2020).  COVID-19 Resources, Ourmayors.org (2020), https://www.ourmayors.org/Resources/COVID-19-Resources (last visited Jun 7, 2020). News Roundup       Despite threats from White House, social media companies crack down on misinformation Despite president Trump’s continued claims that Silicon Valley, and social media companies in particular, harbor an anti-conservative bias, social media companies have stepped up their efforts to prevent a repeat performance of the 2016 election during which misinformation and state-sponsored propaganda ran rampant, often in favor of Trump’s presidency, according to the Mueller report and several other sources. On Monday night, after a day of employee virtual walkouts at the company in response to Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg’s insistence on leaving up posts that contain misinformation, civil right leaders met with Zuckerberg via videocall and things did not go well. Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights President Vanita Gupta, NAACP Legal Defense Fund head Sherrilyn Ifill, and Color of Change Executive Director Rashad Robinson issued a statement following the meeting stating that Zuckerberg “did not demonstrate understanding of historic or modern-day voter suppression and he refuses to acknowledge how Facebook is facilitating Trump's call for violence against protesters. Mark is setting a very dangerous precedent for other voices who would say similar harmful things on Facebook.” Zuckerberg followed up with a company memo on Friday saying the social media giant was again in the process of reviewing its policies related to discussions about police brutality and voter suppression.  Before Zuckerberg’s announcement, the company had already begun making the public aware of foreign interference on the platform by labeling state-sponsored posts.  Following the meeting with civil rights leaders and Mr. Zuckerberg’s announcement, Facebook, citing copyright concerns, removed a campaign video in which the president appeared to pay tribute to George Floyd. The company cited copyright concerns for taking down the video, after it had received complaints from the artist who’d created some of the artwork featured in the video. Twitter had also removed the video, which the White House called an illegal escalation – Twitter denied that removing the video was illegal and also cited to the president’s use of copyrighted material. Facebook also removed some 200 accounts associated with white supremacy groups last week. The company also removed fake antifa accounts, according to Reuters. Over at Reddit, some subreddit pages went dark in protest over the company’s hate speech policy, which leans heavily in favor of free speech. The protest culminated in Reddit Co-Founder Alex Ohanian’s resignation from the board and calling for his seat to be filled by an African-American board member. Ohanian also indicated that he would be donating $1 million to Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp and investing future gains on his stock in the black community. Also, on Wednesday, Snapchat announced that it would no longer promote President Trump’s account due to the president’s promotion of violence during protests over the weekend before last.  Finally, the Center for Democracy and Technology sued the White House in the DC Circuit last week over the president’s executive order directing the independent Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission to work together, along with the Department of Commerce, to curtail enforcement of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The president issued the order after Twitter flagged one of the president’s tweets as misleading, and a tweet in which the president criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to allow mail-in ballots. Elon Musk calls for Amazon break-up Elon Musk took to Twitter calling for a break-up of Amazon, which he labelled a monopoly.  The tweet came in response to a tweet by a New York Times reporter who’d written that Amazon had rejected his new book about COVID-19 on the grounds that it didn’t meet Amazon’s guidelines. Amazon has since stated that it removed the book in error. TikTok pledges to amplify black creators  TikTok pledged to amplify black creators last week amidst criticism that it censored and suppressed content posted by blacks. The company stated that it would form a creator diversity council and a handful of other initiatives to address these concerns. The company also participated in the music industry-led “Blackout Tuesday” during which the company shut down its Sounds page. It also announced that it would invest $3 million in organizations that work to address black inequality (although the company didn’t mention which organizations it plans to invest in). Senators criticize AT&T on zero-rating In a letter to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, Senators Ed Markey and Ron Wyden criticized AT&T for zero-rating its own content on HBO. Zero-rating is the industry jargon used to describe the anticompetitive practice in which carriers count the use of competing platforms against their customers’ data limits but not their own content, in this case HBO, which AT&T acquired in 2018, along with HBO’s parent company WarnerMedia. The Senators set a response deadline of June 25th. Zoom announces end-to-end encryption for paying subscribers only Videoconference platform Zoom announced that it would be introducing end-to-end encryption, but only for paying subscribers. The company says doing so will allow it to work with the FBI to identify child pornographers and sex traffickers. However, Zoom made no reference to any evidence correlating free usership to the distribution of illegal content at a rate that exceeds the that of paid subscribers. California assembly introduces facial recognition bill The California Assembly is now considering a bill that would allow the State of California to conduct surveillance using facial recognition technology, if it gives notice ahead of time. The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California is opposing the measure on the grounds that it undercuts limitations on the use of facial recognition technology which are already in place in some local areas including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. Denver cop fired for inciting a riot over Instagram during George Floyd protests Tommy McClay, a former police officer in Denver posed with two other cops for an Instagram photo for which he wrote “let’s start a riot”. That night, Denver police used tear gas and foam bullets against protesters, according to Ars Technica. The Denver Police Department fired McClay for the post. McClay was a brand new recruit—just 9 months out of the police academy—and so still subject to the initial probationary period of his tenure there. But one civil rights leader in Denver told Ars that the Denver Police Department has a high rate of re-hiring officers who were previously fired. 

After protests for George Floyd, New York City's curfew has been moved up tonight as law enforcement is "enhanced." Governor Cuomo said that New York City's response to looting is "inexcusable." The governor also criticizes the the New York City mayor over protest response saying, "The NYPD and the mayor did not do their jobs last night." Protests grow as New York near 8 p.m. curfew. Protests also grow in Los Angeles ahead of its mandatory curfew. Curfews issued for Los Angeles and other major cities across the United States to quell violent protests and looting.  The mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out and said, "he was a good man."  A new protest near the White House, just a day after police deployed smoke canisters against protesters ahead of Trump's church photo-op. Thousands in Washington D.C. gather at church near the White House, in defiance of curfew. White House officials say that Trump came up with the idea of the church visit and Ivanka, Kicks and Kushner were involved in the initial planning.  Denver's police chief marches arm-in-arm with protesters amid heated clashes across the United States. Denver Police Department says it has terminated one of its officers for a social media post saying, "Let's start a riot." 

On November 6, 2012 Colorado Amendment 64 passed and the Constitution of the state of Colorado was subsequently amended to outline a statewide drug policy for cannabis. Over the past two decades, more than thirty states have legalized though the drug remains classified as a Schedule 1 drug under federal law. Join us for this episode of The Marketplace of Ideas taken from the Law & Economics Center's October 2019 Symposium on the Law & Economics of Marijuana Legalization, and listen in as panelists discuss the issues and challenges arising within an industry that is decriminalized within a state, but not at the federal level. Panelists include: James Henning, Commander, Denver Police Department; Sam Kamin, Vicente Sederberg Professor of Marijuana Law and Policy, University of Denver Sturm College of Law; Theshia Naidoo, Legal Director of Criminal Justice, Drug Policy Alliance and The Honorable Paula A. Nakayama, Associate Justice, Hawai'i Supreme Court

Dan revisits President George W. Bush's address to the nation on the evening of September 11, 2001. Also discussed are the enduring lessons of 9/11, and if Americans have truly learned them and carried them forward. Finally, Dan discusses the issue of civilians confronting reckless drivers with Officer Kurt Barnes of the Denver Police Department.

Michael goes in depth in the first part of the podcast on Democrats’ blue print for turning Colorado blue and how they’re taking that plan to swing states. Pay attention to how retail politics work. The Denver Police Department waits 18 hours to tell the public about a mob in Lower Downtown Denver. Why? Electric vehicles in Australia emit more CO2 than gas-powered engines. Nissan develops a golf ball that is well, like a deep fake. Is nothing real in the world? Speaking of which KFC is testing fake chicken. Brett Stephens of the New York Times quits after being called a bed bug. Following up on yesterday’s story, Michael is surprised that Stephens was so offended that he dropped off Twitter. And, a taxpayer relief shot.

Join Tim Ray as he interviews Author/Speaker, Cyndee Rae Lutz. Cyndee Rae Lutz: Moving People and Ideas Forward Author/Speaker, Corp 500 Wellness Trainer, Yoga/Meditation Teacher, MBA Finance/Accounting Cyndee Rae Lutz, a self-proclaimed light-hearted rebel, believes in the power of transformation. She loves the human spirit—and dogs, especially standard poodles. Cyndee has weathered personal struggles including divorce and parenting a drug-addicted child to emerge a stronger, wiser, more centered person. Her life experiences have made her a compassionate, approachable resource for others, and her desire to guide individuals toward their better selves drives both her personal and professional endeavors. As a speaker and author of the book, When Your Heart Belongs to an Addict—A Healing Perspective, (Amazon 5-star Rating) Cyndee challenges societal standards of success, self-worth, and spirituality. The result is a liberating and empowering process called “The 3 R’s for the Soul” (Rethinking Religion, Reclaiming Your Personal Power, Releasing Your Essence). Cyndee takes a spiritual approach to helping people discover their worth, which means she doesn’t judge what someone believes, but rather helps individuals identify something they can trust and hang on to—whether or not the belief is based in a religious tradition. She also draws upon her sponsorship of those in recovery by incorporating into her writings the 12-step approach used to combat addiction, as well as the yoga philosophy she has embraced. Most recently, she taught a workshop to 60 Denver Police Department’s Peer Wellness Officers on addiction and stress which included meditation as an antidote, presented and taught a yoga class at a Colorado college that had a student heroin overdose death, and also taught at a private retreat for mothers who've been directly affected by addiction. She's been interviewed by Colorado Public Radio and multiple news outlets and is recognized as an expert on the topic. As

In the early morning hours on a hot summer day in June, 1963, Denver Police Department received a distraught call from a man claiming he just killed his pregnant wife and three of his ten children. The bodies were found cleaned and lined up next to each other in a bed. The Monge family secrets were soon uncovered and Luis Monge's trial would go down in history as the last execution before the decade long stay of executions in the United States.

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you all for the continued support. We continue to grow because of you. Please take a moment and rate and review the podcast on iTunes. We would appreciate it! Special thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice field. You have much support, and keep up the great work. In this episode Patrick welcomes back Tracie Keesee, Ph.D. Tracie is currently the Deputy Commissioner of Equity & Inclusion at NYPD. She is also the Co-Founder of the Center for Policing Equity. She is also the Project Director of the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice, a Department of Justice project led by the National Network for Safe Communities at John Jay College. The initiative is designed to improve relationships and increase trust between minority communities and the criminal justice system, as well as advance the public and scholarly understandings of the issues contributing to those relationships. Dr. Keesee is a 29 year police veteran. She retired as a captain of the Denver Police Department, where her final assignment was as deputy director of Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC), the State of Colorado's fusion center. In this interview, Patrick and Tracee talk about the challenges that law enforcement face now and in the future, as well as other important topics. A great interview. Check out Dr. Keesee's TED Talk about keeping neighborhoods safe through a collaboration between the police and the public. https://www.ted.com/talks/tracie_keesee_how_police_and_the_public_can_create_safer_neighborhoods_together?language=en Find Dr. Keesee here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracie-keesee-2057291b/ Do you love coffee? We do too! Check out the great products from Four Sigmatic. Get 15% off purchases using the promo code CJEVO. www.cjevolution.com   Stay tuned for more great content and great guests. Patrick  

After being diagnosed with a rare form of Meniere’s disease over 20 years ago, she now intentionally shares her journey of hearing loss as a patient advocate. For the past decade, she has traveled the world as an Ambassador for early detection of hearing loss and she is currently the Official Spokesperson for Some 1 Like You L3C, and Rare Disease Ambassador for Colorado Rare 501c(3).   She enjoys being able to connect to people with rare diseases and health conditions, ensuring they don’t have to face their challenges on their own. She is married to her hero who serves on the Denver Police Department and is a proud Momma of 3-year-old twins.   Denver's own Shawnae Jebbia talks about her life after the crown and the challenges she has faced along that journey. A Truly inspiring conversation today!

Adam Morgan – Auto pedestrian crashes this year are at an all-time high again with many pedestrians being over 55. - by Lt. Mike Rock and Sgt. Robert Farr of the Denver Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, governors candidate's running mate picks and a Denver Police Department investigation regarding an incident with a reporter are topics of discussion

Monday's Episode of Locked On Broncos features Josh Allen's visit to the Denver Broncos. Over the weekend, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall received the 50th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. award for courage for his efforts in the community to bring forth change. Marshall's voice in the community and conversation with leaders around Denver led to the Denver Police Department changing their use-of-force policy. Also recapping the Broncos signing P Marquette King last week to a 3 year deal and talking about the possibility of Kayvon Webster returning to the Denver Broncos in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday's Episode of Locked On Broncos features Josh Allen's visit to the Denver Broncos. Over the weekend, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall received the 50th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. award for courage for his efforts in the community to bring forth change. Marshall's voice in the community and conversation with leaders around Denver led to the Denver Police Department changing their use-of-force policy.  Also recapping the Broncos signing P Marquette King last week to a 3 year deal and talking about the possibility of Kayvon Webster returning to the Denver Broncos in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Officer Jones is a dedicated and committed public servant who has served the Denver community as well as the military and veteran community for over 28 years.  Officer Jones is currently assigned as the Community Resource Officer for the Denver International Airport.  He is also currently responsible for all security for the 2017 Medal of Honor Society Convention which will take place in Denver this year.  Officer Jones routinely spends his off duty and personal time escorting MOH Recipients to engagements and appointments at his own expense and adamantly refuses reimbursement.   Officer Jones' commitment to MOH Recipients, Gold Star Family Members, Military members and Veterans is without measure.  He is spent personal time bedside with MOH Recipients and Veterans during there recovery in the hospital.     Officer Jones has a long and distinguished career as a Law Enforcement Officer and is the epitome of Selfless Service!  Some of his awards and decorations are listed below. Denver Police Department Purple Heart, Denver Police Officer of the year 2008, Denver Police Merit x 2, Denver Police Lifesaving Award, Denver Police Community Service Award, Official Commendation x 6, Denver Police Internal Affairs Bureau Award, Civilians Appreciate Police Award x 4.  O    

How communities respond to a mental health concern or crisis may directly contribute to consumer perception, potential stigma, and willingness to engage in help-seeking behavior. This week’s Rocky Mountain MIRECC Short Takes podcast highlights a local program invested in proactively reaching out to individuals who may experience mental health challenges, and build healthy relationships that better serve community members both in crisis and for the long haul. Please join Scott Snow (Director of the Crisis Services Division, Denver Police Department) and Chris Richardson (Program Manager of the Mental Health Center of Denver) as they talk about Denver’s Crisis Intervention and Response Unit (CIRU). Here is some of what they discuss: The program’s origins and goals How the Co-Responder program changes an old cycle of “wash, rinse repeat” Going beyond crisis response to linking citizens to needed services Diverting mental health from justice-involved and/or jail Tracking the outcomes, how’s it working so far Greatest successes and ways to improve  

The Denver Police Department prepares officers for the most difficult scenarios by putting them in the middle of a new wraparound video simulator called "Shoot-Don't-Shoot." CPR's Andrea Dukakis tried it. Then, an Aurora high school student from Eritrea shares his refugee story. Plus, eating in complete darkness with strangers might not seem ideal, but the founder of the Blind Cafe says its the perfect social experiment.

Discussion of the "Mad Men" portrayal of the sexes, as the successful TV series ends its long run. Why do some career women today say they'd rather have lived back in the sexist 1960s? Assessing the cultural artifacts of feminism in modern America, with analysis of Alpha v. Beta males. Further articulation of the “Billionaire Problem" in American politics. Also, a look at the “secret stuff” currently hidden from the American people: Details of the TPP trade deal, Hillary Clinton's SOS emails, Lois Lerner's IRS emails, the ‘intelligence' leading up to the Iraq War, and the items the Billionaires bring up with presidential candidates behind closed doors. Cui bono? Plus, the latest Italian pop music from Eros Ramazzotti, a discussion of John Wayne's role in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” and notes on Elvis Presley's surprisingly close relationship with the Denver Police Department. With music and listener calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Lewis Rowe has had thirty-three years of challenging, real-world leadership experiences. Twenty five years with the Denver Police Department, from patrol officer to Captain. Commanded the Training Academy, Internal Affairs and the Northeast Denver Patrol District. Eight years as the Presidential appointed United States Marshal for Colorado. As the United States Marshal, responsible for the plans and processes related to security for the Oklahoma City bombing trials which were held in Denver. Those trials, as well as other aspects of the work with the United States Marshals Service and the Department of Justice, provided invaluable experiences that are often used to illustrate key points in training. In-depth experiences in developing individuals and teams, leading and directing in challenging circumstances, planning and implmenting major projects. Served on dozens of boards and committees, advisory and investigative panels.  Produced hundreds of manuals, workbooks and documents. One of the two Workplace Doctors on the Ask The Workplace Doctors website–a site that has been a resource for hundreds of thousands of employees in businesses around the world. The insights and effective problem-solving that have made this site successful are applied in every one of Tina's projects and presentations.  Well over a thousand presentations to audiences of all ages, professions and vocations, with an emphasis on personal and professional development to improve organizations. Participants gain immediately applicable ideas, tips, techniques, insights and inspiration

Join me as Special Guest Rae McCall talks about being one of the first African-American Women to successfully sue the Denver Police Department in 1970 and her trials being and undercover agent with the vice and narcotics squad.