The timing was a coincidence, but the stakes have never been higher.
Press Release: DJP Helps Launch Alternative Public Health Emergency Response Pilot In Denver
Some Denverites can now call 911 to get help from a mental health professional and paramedic instead of police in an emergency
CO Independent: Why George Floyd protests resonated so early in Denver
After years of community pressure for police reform, the city was primed for protest.
Westword: Civilian Team May Respond to 911 Crisis Calls Instead of Denver Police
The Denver Police Department is rolling out a program in which unarmed first-responder teams of paramedics and mental health professionals will start handling some low-level 911 calls that police would otherwise respond to.
Fox31 Denver: Denver deputy fired for ignoring inmate having seizures
A Denver Sheriff’s deputy has been fired after the department determined she ignored an inmate having seizures and took no responsibility.
Press Release: Denver Community Agenda for Law Enforcement Oversight Changes
To ensure accountability and transparency of law enforcement officers who, unlike any other city employee, have the legal right to kill members of our community, Denver’s civilian, independent police oversight …
Press Release: Community Groups Calls For Public Forums With Police Chief Candidates
Denverites Must Have a Meaningful Role in Choosing New DPD Chief
Press Release: Black Mamas Bail Out Seeks to Free Black & Brown Mothers from Denver Jails for Mother’s Day 2018
DENVER— On May 1, 2018, organizers with the Denver Justice Project (DJP) and Black Lives Matter 5280 (BLM5280) launched BlackBailOut.org and introduced the Black Mamas Bail Out, a bold collaborative …
Press Release: Settlement In Jessica Hernandez Murder Far From Real Justice
Community still searching for answers and real accountability in Jessie’s death
Press Release: Denver Justice Project Demands Stronger Community & OIM Involvement In DPD’s Draft Use Of Force Policy, Calls For Six Specific Changes To Be Made
DENVER — The Denver Justice Project (DJP) joins other community groups in calling for an overhaul of the community input process for the Denver Police Department’s new use of force …
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