‘I’ll Fight For The Rest Of My Life’: Elijah McClain’s Mother Reflects On Two Years Since His Death
From holding lonely vigils near the spot where police stopped her son, to watching thousands march in his name, Sheneen McClain says her work to improve policing and honor his legacy will never end.
Watchdog Group: Aurora Police Department Needs To Improve Use-Of-Force Training, Hiring And Data Collection
A new report presented to city council finds that a handful of officers are responsible for a large number of use-of-force incidents, and that Black men are disproportionately the targets.
Attorney General Phil Weiser Argues Red Flag Law Not Being Used Enough In Colorado
The law allows a judge to issue an “Extreme Risk Protection Order” that bans someone from possessing firearms for up to 364 days.
‘I’m Blessed I’m Still Here’: Kyle Vinson, Who Was Arrested And Beaten By Aurora Police, Speaks Out
Kyle Vinson spoke Tuesday about his arrest and how he may move forward with a lawsuit against the Aurora Police Department.
It’s Early, But Colorado’s Police Reform Efforts Have Already Resulted In Charges For Officers
Colorado’s police reform law requires cops to intervene when another officer uses force and, so far, five have faced consequences.
Aurora Police Officer Charged With Felony Assault For Violent Arrest Has Resigned
Body camera footage shows that officer John Haubert strangled and beat up a nonviolent and unarmed Black man.
2 Aurora Police Officers Face Charges After Violent Arrest
The department has also released body camera video from the incident, in which an officer beat and strangled an unarmed man while another officer failed to intervene.
Is This A ‘Goldilocks Moment’ For Policing In Northeast Denver?
CPR justice reporter Allison Sherry on efforts to control a rising crime rate while improving police methods.
Report: After A Decade of Cannabis Legalization, Huge Gap Remains In How Often Whites And Blacks Are Arrested For It
The study found that while arrests fell overall, there are still clear racial disparities in who is being charged with cannabis-related crimes.
As Crime Rises In Denver, One Historically Black Neighborhood Considers What It Wants From Police
A year after George Floyd’s murder and the summer of protests that followed, communities and law enforcement in places like Northeast Park Hill in Denver are wondering what approach is the right one.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on Big Tech, Free Speech Algorithms, And The Opioid Settlement
Attorneys General from 48 states including Colorado were dealt a major blow recently when a federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. So what now, and where does a similar lawsuit against Google stand? Colorado attorney general Phil Weiser talks with CPR justice reporter Allison Sherry about these issues and others, in a discussion through the Vail Symposium.
Police Confirm ‘Good Samaritan’ Johnny Hurley Was Shot And Killed By Responding Officer In Arvada Shooting
Arvada police confirmed Friday that one of their officers fired the shot that killed “good Samaritan” Johnny Hurley during Monday’s attack that also left a veteran officer and his suspected ambusher dead.
Deadly Ambush Of An Arvada Police Officer Comes Amid A Violent Year For Colorado Law Enforcement
With two officers killed this year by gunfire, 2021 has already matched some of the deadliest years of the past decade.
Jury Finds STEM School Shooter Guilty Of First Degree Murder
The jury deliberated for less than a day before delivering its verdict.
Did The Accused STEM Shooter Intend To Kill And Injure Classmates? The Jury Will Decide
After Monday’s closing arguments, the jury is set to deliberate.
‘We Share Equal Responsibility’ — Accused STEM Shooter’s Co-Defendant Plays Role Before Prosecution, Defense Rest
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday after two weeks of testimony that included witnesses and victims. The trial now moves to the defense.
