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About the Denver Police Department

Read our Annual Report to learn more about the Denver Police Department, the population we serve, recent accomplishments, budget, and other important facts about the department.

Biography of Denver Police Chief Robert C. White

On Tuesday, December 12, 2011, Robert C. White was sworn in as the 69th Chief of Police for the Denver Police Department. Chief White comes to Denver after serving nearly nine years as Chief of Police of the Louisville Metro Police Department. The Louisville Metro Police Department was created on January 6, 2003 with the merger of the Louisville Police Department and the Jefferson County Police Department. Chief White was the department’s first Chief of Police. It was under his direction in which the successful merger of these two departments occurred by creating a single department valuing crime prevention through the creation of strong citizen-police relationships based upon... Read more
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Deputy Chief and Commander Profiles

Deputy Chief Quinones has served the citizens of Denver for more than twenty-six years in a variety of assignments with the Denver Police Department. He began his law enforcement career on January 1, 1986, when he was sworn in as a Patrol Officer... Read more ...Lea más en Español
After coming to Denver as a geologist in 1979, Deputy Chief Nagle decided to change careers and was sworn in as a Denver Police Officer in 1988. He has worked in numerous assignments during his time on the department and utilized his skills as a geologist to introduce geologic mapping techniques for tracking of Denver crime statistics... Read more ...Lea más en Español
During the 12 years Commander Klee had the honor and responsibility of being a chief for the Denver Police Department she worked diligently to ensure officers had a good work environment, that they were treated fairly and with respect. She is a resident of Denver and is proud to serve the Denver community... Read more ...Lea más en Español
Commander Michael Battista has worked in a variety of Denver Police Department assignments in his 30 year career, beginning in District 1 as a Field Training Officer, as part of the Downtown Motorcycle Unit, the Gang Unit, District 2 and was the Canine Unit Supervisor at the SWAT Bureau... Read more

Police Directory

Visit our Police Directory page to get important police department phone numbers or to learn more about our department divisions and operations.

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to deliver high quality public safety services so all people may share a safe and healthy environment. The Denver Police Department, in partnership with the community, will endeavor to achieve our mission by:

  • Creating powerful crime prevention and reduction strategies
  • Structuring the organization to promote professional, creative, well-trained, ethical, and accountable employees
  • Utilizing the most modern and effective practices and methods
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