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Multiple gunshots heard in body camera footage of deadly Thornton police shooting
Editor's note: This video contains footage that some may find disturbing, viewer discretion is advised. Newly released body camera footage shows the moments before Thornton police shot suspects after a pursuit that ended in Lakewood back in April.
Rattled: Colorado officer finds live rattlesnake in car while searching for drugs
To say this Colorado police officer was rattled would be an understatement. >> Read more trending news A Wheat Ridge officer, conducting a search for drugs in a vehicle on Sunday night, was startled to find a live rattlesnake inside a plastic bin, KDVR-TV reported. The Wheat Ridge Police Department posted the officer’s body camera footage in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The officer was checking trailheads at Prospect Park when he saw a vehicle with drug paraphernalia in clear view, according to the television station.
Denver leaders want lower hiring standards for police and firefighters, civilian oversight board leader alleges
In an effort to quickly staff up Denver’s Police and Fire Departments, city leaders are pushing agency leadership to “ignore applicant red flags,” according to the head of Denver's civilian oversight agency. “The Mayor has made it clear that he will not back off of the staffing...
Traffic Enforcement with James an Officer in the Denver Metro Area
James is a law enforcement officer in the Denver Metro area. We'll talk about my recent comments wondering aloud why we as a society tolerate traffic enforcement that seems so much more about taking our money than improving safety.
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