Tag: mayor michael hancock
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Federal judge green-lights trial over arrest of protester at Denver mayor’s 2019 inauguration
A federal judge indicated on Monday that it is a jury’s role to decide whether Denver police officers violated a woman’s rights by arresting her for disrupting the inauguration ceremony of then-Mayor Michael Hancock in 2019. U.S. District Court Senior Judge William J. Martínez found the officers had not performed a clearly unconstitutional seizure of Caryn…
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Denver police chief pledges to hold department accountable, reevaluate policies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As the sun began to set on Denver’s seventh consecutive day of George Floyd protests, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock linked arms with protesters for the first time while the city’s police chief hosted an online community town hall, attended by more than a thousand. Minutes…
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DIA requires all visitors, passengers to wear face masks while at airport
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Anyone passing through Denver International Airport will need to don a face mask, beginning May 6 and lasting until further notice, airport officials announced Monday. The new requirement falls in line with Denver Mayor Michael…
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RTD plans to maintain voluntary mask policy for passengers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Regional Transportation District intends to maintain its voluntary face covering policy for passengers, despite Denver’s plan to institute a mandatory mask order. “We are urging our riders to the greatest extent possible to wear a mask or face covering when using RTD services,” said…
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Denver rolls out new mobile unit to provide substance-use services to underserved areas
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save New life-saving services will soon be rolling through Denver’s neediest neighborhoods. As part of the city’s efforts to prevent drug overdose, substance misuse and the spread of diseases, Denver’s public health department this Friday is launching “Wellness Winnie,” a mid-size purple and blue Winnebago that…