Denver Announces Robust New Safeguards to License Plate Reader Use Published on October 22, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston today announced the city will move forward with a five month, no-cost contract extension with Flock Safety to evaluate unprecedented and strict new measures that ensure, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that license plate readers (LPRs) are used transparently and within local and state law. Any violations of these restrictions will carry severe monetary penalties for Flock Safety. Tagged as: , Mayor, Police Department, Safety
Mayor Johnston Nominates New Leader for Department of Safety Published on August 21, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston has announced Al Gardner’s nomination as Executive Director for the Department of Safety, pending City Council approval. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Safety
DOTI Reduces Speed Limit on 8th Avenue Viaduct Published on July 27, 2025 Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will reopen the 8th Avenue Viaduct to vehicle travel tomorrow, Monday, July 28, and is introducing a speed limit reduction on the bridge between Tejon and Mariposa streets from 30 mph to 10 mph. This following a closure this weekend for maintenance. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
Do you Give a Hoot When you Scoot? Published on April 03, 2025 Spring is here, and with the warmer weather, more people are looking to use shared e-bikes and e-scooters as a convenient option to get around the city without a car. DOTI is preparing for this prime time for riding, celebrating a record-breaking year for its Shared Bike and Scooter Program, sharing public survey results, testing a new mandatory parking zone and promoting safe riding. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
Denver Seeks Feedback from Residents on How to Make Streets Safer Published on April 01, 2025 Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is seeking input from people who live in Globeville and Elyria-Swansea (GES) on where they believe improvements could be made to increase safety on city streets and quality of life through greener spaces. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
Denver Urges Drivers to Slow Down For the Love of Safety! Published on March 10, 2025 Today, Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) launched a marketing campaign encouraging drivers to slow down in our city For the Love of Safety! The campaign includes billboards along Federal Boulevard and Alameda Avenue and is part of a larger, targeted safety initiative. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure
DDPHE Blog: Animal Protection Teams Up With Community to Save Dog Published on December 06, 2024 He’d been on the run in Denver for months when someone shot him in the face. Volunteers in the community set a trap to finally capture the 3-year-old Aussie shepherd. In turn, he captured the hearts of many. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Public Health & Environment, Safety
Denver Makes Improvements to Non-Emergency Phone Lines Published on June 18, 2024 New updates will make it easier for residents to report issues and improve responsiveness. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Safety, Technology Services
Mayor Johnston Announces $1.7 Million for New Summer Youth Programs Published on May 20, 2024 As part of a significant new investment to prevent youth violence and grow local economies, today Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced $1.7 million in new youth summer programming. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Safety, Social Equity and Innovation
Mayor Johnston Creates New Office of Neighborhood Safety Published on May 13, 2024 The Office of Neighborhood Safety marks a significant step forward in Denver's commitment to creating safer and more equitable neighborhoods. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Safety, Social Equity and Innovation