Denver cops’ new ride — pedicabs?

Here comes the fuzz? According to a longtime media observer, Channel 7 painted quite a visual picture of the Denver Police Department's transportation equipment during a DNC-eve news report. He writes that in a live shot on the station's 10 p.m. broadcast, a reporter talked about undercover police vehicles "like...
By Michael RobertsAugust 26, 2008
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Here comes the fuzz?

According to a longtime media observer, Channel 7 painted quite a visual picture of the Denver Police Department’s transportation equipment during a DNC-eve news report. He writes that in a live shot on the station’s 10 p.m. broadcast, a reporter talked about undercover police vehicles “like this one” — and then, as if on cue, a pedicab rolled slowly through the frame.

Slow down, you anarchists! We’re pedaling as quickly as we can! — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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