Aurora Police says reports by officers of using force went up in 2023, even as lethal use dropped
Total arrests were up in 2023 compared to 2022 and 2021, but Aurora police say they used lethal force less than in previous years.
The CBI is retesting DNA after forensic scientist manipulated DNA in over 800 cases
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is gearing up for an expensive assessment of its forensics labs after former forensic scientist Yvonne “Missy” Wood manipulated DNA tests.
In Aurora, a pair of Republican candidates watched their congressional hopes fade, even as their party rose elsewhere
John Fabbricatore and Valdamar Archuleta were always longshots in their races.
The 10-cent fee on shopping bags in Colorado doesn’t add up to a ton of money — and that’s a good thing
State started charging for single-use bags and one CPR listener wanted to know where that money goes.
APD Chief Chamberlain continues to meet with the community to address some tough topics
Small crowd leads to an open discussion about the consent decree and the recent report’s comments on the shooting of Kilyn Lewis.
New Aurora police chief talks about the Trump rally recruiting, immigration during public event
APD Chief Todd Chamberlain attends meet and greet with Aurora community members.
CBI extends deadline for Colorado’s Wanderer Recovery Program grant
The funds go toward helping find people who have mental disabilities who tend to wander away from home and ultimately go missing.
Latest consent decree report raises questions on Aurora police shooting of Kilyn Lewis
Overall, the monitor says APD made considerable progress in making departmental changes, but the recent case raises some critical questions.
Deadly shooting near youth football game in Colorado Springs underscores need to protect young athletes
New rules that oversee the health and safety of Colorado’s young athletes will be written into state law.
DA will not file charges against Aurora Police officer for shooting and killing an unarmed man
Aurora Police officer Michael Dieck fired a single shot that killed 37-year-old Kilyn Lewis, who was unarmed and being sought on a warrant.
Proposition 130: New funding for law enforcement, explained
Prop. 130 would allow the legislature to direct $350 million in state money toward helping recruit, train and retain local law enforcement officers.
APD officers shot and killed man after he pointed a AR-15 replica at them
“He was there to intimidate, to terrorize and to threaten… and unfortunately put officers in a situation where they have to make a split second decision.”
Amendment H: Judicial Discipline Board, explained
Amendment H would create an independent board to preside over ethical misconduct hearings involving judges and hand down consequences.
University of Colorado system gets $2 million to prevent and address hate crimes
The money comes from the U.S. Department of Justice and will go to CUPD and Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.
Boulder man sentenced to 10 years in prison for mail fraud scheme targeting older Americans
Robert Reger was a senior executive for Epsilon Data Management, which authorities say bilked more than $100 million from people by promising them wealth.
In Denver, police and kids take the court together to build relationships — and hoop
“I think it was pretty cool.
