Top Headlines Monday, November 09, 2009 | 41.0° Overcast BEAT THE HEAT AND REDUCE OZONE POLLUTION          New “Chill” Program for Hot Summer Months The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is asking citizens to “chill” this summer and modify day-to-day behavior to help reduce ground-level ozone pollution.  During the summer months hot and stagnant air leads to increases in ground-level ozone pollution, which is formed when emissions from everyday items combine with other pollutants and “cook” in the heat and sunlight.  Sources of such emissions include local industry, oil and gas production, gasoline-powered vehicles and lawn equipment and household paints, stains and solvents. POLICE OFFICER SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS      Survey Results for Officer Satisfaction with Complaint and Disciplinary Processes   On May 24, 2007, the Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM) issued its follow-up report prepared by professors from Ohio University and Delaware University detailing the results of the second annual survey of Denver Police Department (DPD) officers regarding their level of satisfaction with the DPD’s complaint handling and disciplinary processes.        News Archives           Current Headlines 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Announcements 2009 Denver LeafDrop Begins through Nov 15 - Let the annual ritual of raking, mulching and composting leaves begin!  Denver Recycles’ LeafDrop program provides Denver residents the opportunity to reuse and recycle their leaves this fall.     DENVER 2 for 1 TIX A free program that provides weekly 2 for 1 ticket and admission discounts for metro Denver arts and entertainment. It means great savings for you on last-minute tickets to music, theater, museums and much more. LEAP Program Helps with Heating Need help with your heating bills? LEAP could help. LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season and also provides emergency assistance with shut-off notices. Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website How the Federal Economic Stimulus Will Help Denver The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the city a great opportunity.  Denver will receive stimulus dollars for critical city projects and programs and report what's received and how it's being spent! View online updates. More Announcements      1