District Two

Community Resource Officers (CRO) provide assistance on issues such as neighbor disputes, public nuisances, zoning issues, fraud and crime prevention, and other neighborhood concerns. They attend regular neighborhood organization meetings and provide training on issues such as neighborhood watch, commercial and home security, gang awareness, crime prevention, and much more. 

District 2 Community Resource Officers:

Technician Hana Ruiz
hana.ruiz@denvergov.org
(720) 913-1089

Neighborhoods: City Park, Clayton, Cole, Elyria-Swansea, Congress Park, Five Points, Skyland, and Whittier.

Technician Mike Borquez
mike.borquez@denvergov.org
(720) 913-1050

Neighborhoods: East Colfax, Hale, Montclair, Northeast Park Hill, North Park Hill, and South Park Hill

School Resource Officers (SRO) are Denver police officers assigned to Denver Public High Schools. While safety, in and around the school, is of the upmost importance for the SRO, so is connecting with students, families, and staff to build and foster positive relationships. Together, we strive to maintain a secure and nurturing space for education to thrive.

District 2 School Resource Officers:

Officer Matt Wolfe - East High School
matthew.wolfe@denvergov.org
Officer Matthew Wolfe eagerly joins the East High School community where he is excited to build upon his 10 weeks of being a School Resource Officer (SRO) at the end of last year. Officer Wolfe recognizes the challenges high school and life can present to students, and thinks that his role as an SRO provides an opportunity to connect with students and help them the best he can. As someone who recently completed his first marathon, you may see Officer Wolfe running as he trains for his next one.

Officer Ramona Barraza - Manual High School
ramona.barraza@denvergov.org
Officer Mona Barraza is excited to be a part of the Manual High School (MHS) community where she brings 17 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to joining DPD, Officer Barraza worked at alternative schools where she built positive relationships with students and their families. She is committed doing just that at MHS and looks forward to enhancing safety while connecting with students, their families, and the school staff. Officer Barraza moved from Mexico to the United States/Colorado at an early age, and that lived experience, along with speaking Spanish, will help in her role as SRO. In her free time, Officer Barraza enjoys playing sports, as well as long hikes, fishing, and everything that the Colorado outdoors has to offer.

Officer Casey Staples - East High School
Casey.Staples@denvergov.org

The Outreach Case Coordinator (OCC) program is part of DPD's commitment to approaching public safety services with a focus on helping to address the needs of our residents. This is accomplished by providing long-term connections to available services and supports. Clients could include community members who are experiencing substance misuse, behavioral health issues, homelessness or needing housing system navigation, immigrant and refugee system navigation, human services navigation, and many others.

What does an Outreach Case Coordinator Do?

• Build a bridge between the community and the Denver Police Department
• Provide educational material that highlights service providers to individuals who are in need
• Assist individuals and families with finding available services
• Help identify the individual's goals and needs
• Maintain communication with individuals to evaluate the plan to ensure it is meeting the client's goals 

Outreach Case Coordinator Supervisor:

Mandy Fiegel
mandy.fiegel@denvergov.org
(303) 704-3732

Commander Carlos Aragon has had a rich and varied career within the Denver Police Department, spanning over two decades. Starting as a Denver Public Safety Cadet, he has gradually risen through the ranks, gaining valuable experience in different roles and assignments across various Police Districts.

His tenure includes significant roles such as lieutenant of patrol, administration lieutenant, sergeant in the Gang Bureau and District Four, corporal, technician, and field training officer. This diverse experience indicates his deep understanding of law enforcement operations, community engagement, and leadership within the department.

Notably, Commander Aragon emphasizes the importance of community relations, recognizing that collaboration, communication, and trust between law enforcement and the community are essential for fostering a safer and more cohesive society. His commitment to building and maintaining these relationships reflects his dedication to both the community and the Denver Police Department's mission.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Commander Aragon values his time with family and friends, engaging in outdoor activities like skiing, camping, and traveling. This balance between work and personal life underscores his holistic approach to well-being and his ability to connect with others on a human level beyond his role in law enforcement.