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Video: Denver Cop Pulls Down Man’s Underwear During Improper Arrest

Video: Denver Cop Pulls Down Man’s Underwear During Improper Arrest

By Michael RobertsJune 15, 2020

All charges against Marquise Harris were eventually dismissed.

Activists Call for Polis to Expand Fight Against Environmental Racism

Activists Call for Polis to Expand Fight Against Environmental Racism

By Nell SalzmanJune 13, 2020

They’ve submitted petitions to Colorado’s governor.

Denver Protests: March for William DeBose, Latest Local George Floyd

Denver Protests: March for William DeBose, Latest Local George Floyd

By Michael RobertsJune 12, 2020

William DeBose died at Denver police hands on May 1.

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Some Local Law Enforcement Agencies Left Denver After Judge’s Ruling

Some Local Law Enforcement Agencies Left Denver After Judge’s Ruling

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 12, 2020

No body-worn cameras? No option of helping Denver.

All the “Less-Lethal” Munitions Used by Law Enforcement at Protests

All the “Less-Lethal” Munitions Used by Law Enforcement at Protests

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 11, 2020

Over a dozen outside law enforcement agencies have assisted the Denver Police Department.

Denver Protests Interpreted Through Rage, GWAR, Jesus, Conservatism

Denver Protests Interpreted Through Rage, GWAR, Jesus, Conservatism

By Michael RobertsJune 11, 2020

Jeff Hunt is the chairman of the Western Conservative Summit.

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Judge’s Limit on “Less-Lethal” Weapons Could Become State Law

Judge’s Limit on “Less-Lethal” Weapons Could Become State Law

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 11, 2020

SB 217 includes a provision taken from a federal judge’s ruling.

Aurora Changing Policing Policies in Wake of George Floyd Protests

Aurora Changing Policing Policies in Wake of George Floyd Protests

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 10, 2020

Some are related to the death of Elijah McClain.

Why All the Hate for We Are Love Denver?

Why All the Hate for We Are Love Denver?

By LJ DawsonJune 9, 2020

Neil Yarbrough became an unlikely leader of the local protests.

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Mom of Man Killed by Denver Cops Thinks Protests Are a “Sh*t Show”

Mom of Man Killed by Denver Cops Thinks Protests Are a “Sh*t Show”

By Michael RobertsJune 9, 2020

Paul Castaway was gunned down in 2015.

Chief Paul Pazen Commits to “Re-evaluating Every Single Thing” at DPD

Chief Paul Pazen Commits to “Re-evaluating Every Single Thing” at DPD

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 9, 2020

“We need to look at policing in a different light.”

When the Smoke Clears: Denver Police Commit to Transparency, New Policies

When the Smoke Clears: Denver Police Commit to Transparency, New Policies

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 9, 2020

The DPD says it’s committed to transparency.

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George Floyd Protests: Why Denver Cops Finally Agreed to Changes

George Floyd Protests: Why Denver Cops Finally Agreed to Changes

By Michael RobertsJune 8, 2020

The changes include a new approach to body-worn cameras.

Law Enforcement Agencies Helping DPD Using Different Weapons, Playbooks

Law Enforcement Agencies Helping DPD Using Different Weapons, Playbooks

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 6, 2020

At least thirteen law enforcement agencies have been working with the DPD.

George Floyd Echoes in Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting of De’Von Bailey

George Floyd Echoes in Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting of De’Von Bailey

By Michael RobertsJune 5, 2020

The video of Bailey’s death may disturb some readers.

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Denver Elected Officials Pushing for Police Accountability, Reform

Denver Elected Officials Pushing for Police Accountability, Reform

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 5, 2020

The protests have inspired some to take action.

Cops Scarce, Joy Abundant at Denver Protest on Day Seven

Cops Scarce, Joy Abundant at Denver Protest on Day Seven

By Kyle HarrisJune 4, 2020

This time, Mayor Michael Hancock joined the marchers.

Aurora Case as Tragic as George Floyd’s, Police Accountability Bill

Aurora Case as Tragic as George Floyd’s, Police Accountability Bill

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2020

Video was key in the reaction to the Elijah McClain death.

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Denver Riot Cop’s Instagram Leads to Career Suicide — for Now

Denver Riot Cop’s Instagram Leads to Career Suicide — for Now

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2020

In Denver, terminated cops don’t always stay terminated.

Denver Protests: Is the Curfew Now Hurting More Than It’s Helping?

Denver Protests: Is the Curfew Now Hurting More Than It’s Helping?

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2020

Defying the curfew has become a motivation in and of itself.

Thousands Turn Out in Denver for Peaceful Protests on Day Six

Thousands Turn Out in Denver for Peaceful Protests on Day Six

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 3, 2020

Protesters remained outside the Capitol until 1 a.m. Then police dispersed the few who remained.

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Denver Protests: Inside 54 Arrests on Mostly Peaceful Night Five

Denver Protests: Inside 54 Arrests on Mostly Peaceful Night Five

By Michael RobertsJune 2, 2020

The total busts over the course of the rallies has topped 300.

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