Denver Police Dept District 3 News/Updates
PLEASE VOTE for Denver Police District 3 OFFICER OF THE MONTH!
PLEASE VOTE for Denver Police District 3 OFFICER OF THE MONTH!
Officer of the Month Nominations are chosen by review of daily, weekly and monthly District 3 Command staff notes, highlighting significant officer interactions on calls for service. During these reviews, and unsolicited, command staff make note of exceptional policework. At the end of each month command staff decides to select three officer interactions they feel are most worthy of positive recognition. These are the 3 nominations you see each month, being nominated for officer of the month.
Please share with your neighbors and let them know they can vote too! All DPD District3 community members are encouraged to vote! One vote per household please. To vote, reply to this email (christie.mochoruk@denvergov.org) with "Nomination1" or "Nomination 2" or "Nomination 3". Please vote for only ONE nomination. All votes must be received by April 25th,2024 - Thank you for participating!
Nomination 1: Officer Danos
Officer Danos was traveling NB on Broadway when he observed a party matching the description of the suspect from an aggravated assault a few days prior. Officer Danos circled around the block to obtain a better look at the party and, called out the believed suspect’s name. Officer Danos received a positive response from the suspect at which point the suspect was contacted taken into custody without incident. The suspect was transported to D-3 to be interviewed by Det. Cordova and confessed to the assault.
Nomination 2: Officer Velez
The owner checked this vacant property for sale today and found the back door broken and a report was taken. A couple hours later, Officer Velez, was dispatched to the area of 1600 blk S Jackson St on a Trespass complaint, while en route to that call he observed a suspect matching the description. Officer Velez and an Academy Recruit Officer contacted the suspect. Upon detaining him, a pat-down search revealed a stolen9mm handgun with a loaded magazine.
Nomination 3: Corporal Williams
Cpl. Williams was conducting proactive patrol of the 2700 blk S Colorado Blvd, when he observed a vehicle parked in the parking lot that appeared to be abandoned. A clearance of the plate found that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Edgewater. Cpl. Williams discovered the vehicle was occupied. A high-risk stop was conducted, and officers arrested the suspect without incident.
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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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Thursday, September 19th,from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ the District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd.
Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training –DPD’s District 3 Neighborhood Watch program offers a partnership between officers and the community members they serve. Officers promote neighborhood connectivity by encouraging neighbors to get to know one another, reporting suspicious behavior to the police, and by creating awareness through Implicit Bias education - reminding neighbors - it's the person's behavior, not the person to be mindful of when observing and reporting suspicious behavior to the Police. See attached flier for RSVP information.
Tuesday, September 24thfrom 6pm to 7pm - Virtual Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Orientation**.
Learn how you can be a Neighborhood Watch Coordinatorwith a minimal time commitment! We’ll share 10 simple steps to get started, howto research DPD’s crime map and crime stats, how to access resources availableto you, and much more!! Email christie.mochoruk@denvergov.orgfor link to participate. **This presentation is for those who have already attended a Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Presentation.
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**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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Hoops For Safety Saturday, September 21st from 9 AM to Noon – Free youth engagement event
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Hero Fest 2024 Saturday, October 5th from Noon to 4 PM– Free community Event celebrating first responders.
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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, September 11th 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. *2024 Meeting Schedule – April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 10th, Sept. 11th, Oct 2nd, November 6th, and Dec 4th (dates subject to change)
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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