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Denver police no longer stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations
The Denver Police Department is limiting its officers from making certain low-level traffic stops to free them up to focus on more serious crimes.Why it matters: The policy shift is intended to improve efficiency for an agency short 167 officers and seeing longer response times. It could also reduce incidents of racial profiling by police, which critics say too often lead to violence.Multiple analyses in recent years have shown that DPD tends to stop, ticket and arrest Black and Hispanic people at a disproportionately higher rate than white residents.What they're saying: "This is a move towards earning and regaining that...
Colorado man who shot at officers during 2021 pursuit on I-15 sentenced for attempted murder
BEAVER — A Colorado man who shot at several officers during an incident in the fall of 2021 appeared in a Beaver courtroom Monday for sentencing on multiple felony charges, including one count of attempted murder. William Jason Brooks, 44, of Denver, Colorado, was in 5th District Court in...
Pete Davidson visiting 5 Colorado cities this weekend
DENVER — "Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson will bring his tour to five Colorado cities this weekend. The stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer has tour stops scheduled in Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs. Seven shows in five days will be held Thursday to...
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