Three extra shelters will be open 1 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 27 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2.
DPD Safe Place is a public awareness campaign that also has a physical component to keep a victim safe while awaiting the arrival of police.
It is sponsored by the Denver Police Department to partner with the community, for the purpose of assisting victims of crime (specifically anti-LGBTQ bias-motivated crimes). The program's purpose is to encourage reporting of these crimes, reduce Anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment by public awareness, and to provide a physical safe space for victims of crime, while they await the arrival of police.
The program was started by the LGBTQ Liaison officer (Jim Ritter) of the Seattle Police Department, in May 2015. The program became a quick success and has since spread to several cities in the U.S. as well as some other countries in Europe and Asia. Denver received permission from Seattle to use the logo and program as long as the concepts and philosophy of the original SPD SAFE PLACE program are followed.
Cities throughout the United States are experiencing an increase in bias-motivated crimes. Most of these crimes are not reported to the police.
This program encourages the reporting of these crimes. It also educates the public on the fact that these crimes are still occurring.
Check out other Safe Place Programs:
Any Denver business, school, or organization can be part of the DPD Safe Place program by agreeing to:
If you are interested in participating, please contact one of our LGBTQ liaisons at denverpd_lgbtqliaison@denvergov.org:
*Please note: This program does not include participation by private residences.
DPD Safe Place Registration
The LGBTQ Liaison Officer strengthens the relationship between the LGBTQ community and the Police Department by creating mutual trust and confidence in the Police through community involvement, departmental education, and the provision of fair and professional policing services.
Responsibilities include:
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DPD Safe Place Program denversafeplace@denvergov.org
DPD LGBTQ Liaisons
Commander Michelle Folmar Officer Joshua Koen Officer Anna Suhyda (720) 913-6505 denverpd_lgbtqliaison@denvergov.org
Police Administration Building 1331 Cherokee Street Denver, CO 80204 Information Desk: (720) 913-6010 Non-Emergency Line: (720) 913-2000
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When Should I Call 911?
If you have information about suspects, or wish to remain anonymous, please call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-STOP (7867)