Denver Police Dept District 3 News/Updates
Youth Holiday Events:
December 12th from 5pm to 7pm – Cookies with the Cops
December 31st from 11am to 12:30pm – Annual DPD District 3 Noon Year’s Eve Party for Youth.
Neighborhood Watch community members, due to an increase certain types of crime in District3, we are asking for your help to message your neighbors the following:
- Do not leave firearms in vehicles unattended.
- Do not leave garage door openers in your unoccupied vehicles.
- Officers in southeast Denver have seen a recent increase in auto theft from vehicles being left running unattended, i.e. puffing. Neighbors are reminded that there are several risks to being a puffer, including auto theft. Stay with your vehicle while it warms up and join us in our efforts to curb crimes of opportunity.
*NEW* For crimes not in progress, victims can file some police reports online for theft from a vehicle or property crime at: denvergov.org/police and select “File a Police Report Online”.
Please be a descriptive as possible. Still photos can be added. Video links can only be shared in the description field. Further instructions on reporting webpage.
Press Releases:
- License plate enforcement for expired tags November 1 to November 30th. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e4f42a08-e59d-47af-ad95-fbf2b843cf62
- New License Plate Reader (LPR) transparency dashboards. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8077eb1f-02fc-45e7-ba79-a37898224496
- Cage the Road Rage. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a3bf78ad-35dd-4f5e-8d0e-7faf4ae1e4ea
Information about recently registered Sexually Violent Predators can be found on the Denver Police Department’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DenverPoliceDept
Most recent District 3 Sexually Violent Predators:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfVEaFqX9Vg&t=237s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9bw8Sirk68
https://youtu.be/k35DNyBy9Jc?t=237
For more information regarding sex offenders: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Police-Department/Crime-Information/Sex-Offenders
**NEW** Denver Open Data Catalog - Discover free public data, tools, and resources.
Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/lD2Yh9GbQek
Website:https://opendata-geospatialdenver.hub.arcgis.com/
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Crime Prevention Reminders: Please share with neighbors!
To curb road rage incidents, the Denver Police Department offers the following tips:
• Drive respectfully and calmly while following the rules of the road
• Use turn signals and allow vehicles to merge
• Acknowledge kind behaviors of other drivers with a wave or polite gesture
• Refrain from responding to aggressive drivers with offensive gestures or other aggressive behaviors, and avoid eye contact
• Travel to a safe place away from an aggressive driver, such as exiting the highway or driving to a police station
• If the driver themself is experiencing anger, try to remain calm and if needed, pull over until the anger subsides
• Call 911 to report dangerous and/or illegal behaviors
- If you have family/friends visiting from out of state, make sure to have them secure property because thieves are specifically targeting vehicles with out of state plates.
- Please remember to remove valuables and lock your vehicle doors at school pick up and drop off. (see attached flier)
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*NEW* For crimes not in progress, victims can file some police reports online for theft from a vehicle or property crime at: denvergov.org/police and select “File a Police Report Online”.
Please be a descriptive as possible. Still photos can be added. Video links can only be shared in the description field. Further instructions on reporting webpage.
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Crime Prevention Tip From Tech Young: With winter cold setting in, please remind neighbors – No Puffing.
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Denver 9-1-1 is launching anew technology for the non-emergency line. Starting in late June, the non-emergency line will be answered by a smart interactive voice response (IVR) system to improve customer experience, reduce call volume to the non-emergency line, and free up emergency call takers for when you need them most. What to Know: • Callers to the non-emergency line will reach an automated system and will be able to say exactly what they need help with. The system will route them to the right person, entity, or information. • If the system is unsure how to assist, or a caller requests to speak to a call taker, they’ll be transferred to a call taker. •The system will recognize when a caller does not speak English, and the caller will be transferred to a call taker and interpreter. • This system will not be implemented for 9-1-1, and callers will still reach a call taker when they dial9-1-1. Important Reminders: • Continue to call or text 9-1-1 only for true emergencies like medical crises, fires, or active crimes. • Use 311 for non-public safety city services. • Calls will be reviewed for improvement to identify new ways to assist callers in the future. (flier attached to this email with more information)
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Beware of Scams
With the warmer weather often comes an increase in door to door sales pitches for various home improvement services. From landscaping to roofing, however convincing the offers seem, not all of these salespeople are legitimate. Just this week, your Denver Police Department has received four separate, but possibly related, reports of roofing companies failing to complete work, while collecting thousands of dollars from the victims. In each circumstance, the victims, who are all senior residents, provided the suspects with several payments, only to be left with demolished roofs and unfinished projects.
If you believe you are the victim of this scam, please contact Denver Police, or your local law enforcement agency, to file a report.
If you are looking for contractors to help you tackle those home improvement projects, make sure to verify the roofer's license and insurance by contacting your local city/municipality building department, or local licensing board. You should also ask for referrals and do as much research on the company as you can. It’s also wise to get multiple offers. And in addition to getting a written contract, make sure to look out for these red flags before signing anything:
• Scammers will often peddle roofing, paving and other repair work door-to-door.
• Scammers often drive new pick-up trucks, often with out-of-state license plates.
• Scammers often prey on the elderly using friendly, but high-pressure tactics.
• Scammers may say they have material left over from a previous job, or insist they did work for you or a neighbor before. • Scammers will ask you to get the required building permits.
• Scammers will often quote bargain prices, but demand much more after the job is complete, if they complete it at all.
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Wednesday, January 8th at 6pm Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB)
at the District 3 Station 1625 S. University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Community Resource Officers are available at 5pm to answer your questions prior to the meeting. Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Learn about crime stats and trends that affect our local neighborhoods. Questions and comments can be asked at the end of this meeting.
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For Emergencies CALL 911
For Non-Emergency Police Response CALL 720-913-2000
For non-urgent questions, comments or to connect with our DPD District 3 Community Resource Officers email:
Technician Borquez – mike.borquez@denvergov.org
Technician Young – kate.young@denvergov.org
Officer Grimsley – matthew.grimsley@denvergov.org
Officer Pacheco – antonio.pacheco@denvergov.org
The Denver Police District 3 Station is located at 1625 S. University Blvd
