Public Comment for DPD Policies

Overview

The Denver Police Department is committed to transparency and community engagement. Certain draft department policies (or policy revisions) that are expected to have a significant public impact or are mandated by law will be posted here to solicit public comment.

What's Eligible

Policies open for public feedback include:

  • Substantive policy revisions
  • Updates required by new laws or regulations
  • Drafts that meet these criteria will be published here for at least 30 business days

Open for Public Comment: Draft Policies

Policy Title Summary Comment Period  Link to Comment Form

Education-Based Development (EBD)(PDF, 98KB)

Mayor Council Presentation(PDF, 719KB)

Status: Draft

Update 11/20/25: Thanks to the feedback we received, we have updated our draft policy. Please take a moment to review and provide comments.

EBD is an innovative alternative to traditional discipline, based on correcting behavior using development and training when there is a minor violation of policy and/or procedures.

EBD teaches the appropriate skills and/or procedures to the officer that has committed the violation, while helping the officer understand community and department expectations.

EBD is not a replacement for formal discipline in serious or willful violations.

July 28, 2025

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TBD

 

Public Comment Form

Submit Your Comments

To share your feedback, please fill out our online form:

  • Provide your name (optional)
  • Submit comments on policy language. 
  • Specify if you suggest adding language, modifying, or removing sections.

All submitted suggestions will be reviewed and taken into consideration, allowing community voice to help finalize policy that is in accordance with public concerns.

After the Comment Period

Once the public review window closes:

  • All comments will be evaluated, and policy text may be revised accordingly.
  • The finalized policy will be posted to our Operations Manual.
  • A summary report will be provided detailing which public suggestions were incorporated and why some were not.

Past Reviews & Archives

This section will list previously reviewed drafts and final adopted policies, including:

  • The date finalized
  • A link to the final version
  • A summary of public responses and departmental changes made

(Currently, no past draft policies available.)

View the entire Operations Manual here: DPD Operations Manual

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