Why Are Criminal Charges Against Police Officers Who Kill Someone So Rare?
Another reason why it can be hard to prosecute officers? Both Farrell and Lane pointed out that juries tend to side with them. “It is hard to convince a jury…
Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Filed Against Colorado Christian Group
DENVER (CBS4) – A well-known Christian organization aimed at young people is now at the center of a sexual misconduct lawsuit. The allegations against Young Life were made by a former volunteer…
Police Use of Less Lethal Weapons to the Face, Head During Protests Across the Country Leave Many Permanently Damaged
DENVER (KDVR) — The use of less lethal weapons by police during protests and demonstrations in Denver has resulted in a lawsuit as well as a temporary restraining order against the DPD.…
Denver Health Ophthalmologist Says Eye Injuries of Protesters Were ‘Startling’ and ‘Unexpected’
DENVER (KDVR) — Russell Strong is learning how to handle daily tasks with only one eye. The 35-year-old was injured by what he believes was some sort of projectile launched by police…
Local Man Needs Eye Removed After Projectile Hits His Face During Afternoon Protest in Denver
DENVER (KDVR) — Wielding a sign that says, “No justice, No peace,” Russell Strong and his friends marched to Civic Center Park Saturday to protest peacefully. What Strong didn’t know…
Discomfort Grows as Denver Hires Allied Private Security Guards to Patrol Emergency Coronavirus Homeless Shelters
Denver will pay a security company up to $4 million to oversee two massive shelters for people experiencing homelessness, raising concerns from community leaders and elected officials about privacy and…
Protests Against Racism and Police Brutality Are Changing Policy in Denver
As masses of people march for change to law enforcement systems that disproportionately affect people of color, reforms that advocates have demanded for years are resurfacing. Local and national unrest…
RTD Board Member Wants To Replace Contracted Security Guards With Mental Health Professionals
As many public agencies across the country are reexamining their relationships with local police departments, one Regional Transportation District board member is calling for the transportation district to end its…
Colorado Among First in U.S. to Pass Historic Police Reforms Following Protests
Colorado passed one of the most comprehensive police reform packages in the country Saturday, setting limits on police use of force and mandating data collection to make sure cops who…
Coloradans Share Their Pain Over Loss of Children, Spouses Killed by Police
Vicki Trujillo carried a cream-colored, heart-shaped urn filled with her husband’s ashes as she entered the hearing room Wednesday at the Colorado Capitol. Trujillo was there to testify about Senate Bill…