Denver Sheriffs Department

Marvin Booker: Right Disciplinary Decision, But Jailhouse Death Is Hard to Swallow

The Denver Diatribe | Posted 07.19.2011

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The Denver Diatribe

Activists and family members have been calling for the release of video capturing the jailhouse death of Booker. Last week, it was released -- along with word that none of the deputies involved would be disciplined.

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Denver's Public Safety Department: Building Trust Through Leadership, Transparency and Accountability

James Mejia | Posted 06.20.2011

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James Mejia

As Denver's next mayor, one of my priorities will be to enhance citizen trust and confidence in our police and sheriff's departments.

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Backwards Priorities

Zachary Rowe | Posted 06.27.2011

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Zachary Rowe

As a teacher it's a frustrating and backwards practice. The students most in need of a quality education are pulled from my classroom, and told collecting litter is more important than time in school.

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Baton-Bashed In Denver! Is This Really What Democracy Looks Like?!

Linda Milazzo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Linda Milazzo

IS THIS WHAT DEMOCRACY REALLY LOOKS LIKE?! There are characteristics essential to being a member of the peace and social justice organization, ...

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