Denver Police Department

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) City Preparedness Update

The City and County of Denver is working with local, state, and federal partners to provide accurate information about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to the public. Help us spread facts, not fear.

Get COVID-19 information on relief support & resources including medical supplies for organizations, opportunities to donate and volunteer, safety information on the virus, and more!

Learn more about Testing | Get information on Recovery Guidance and Planning | View Denver's COVID-19 case and outbreak data

The city is gradually moving from an emergency response phase into one of relief and recovery. As of Wednesday, May 6, 2020, face coverings are mandatory while inside of or waiting in line to enter any retail or commercial business, or any location or facility offering government of health care services, and waiting for or riding on public transportation.

On May 9, 2020, many businesses were allowed to re-open with 50% of employees if able to maintain six-foot physical distancing, abide by the face-covering order and other guidelines.

Everyone is urged to stay at home unless absolutely necessary. We know this is a big ask of our residents and businesses, but it is a necessary step to ensure the health and safety of our community.

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COVID-19: When to contact 9-1-1

Call 911 if you are:

Having difficulty breathing or are choking
Having an allergic reaction
Having symptoms of a heart attack or stroke
Are experiencing feelings of confusion, dizziness, or are disoriented
Having difficulty speaking, walking, or seeing
Have sudden severe pain

Do NOT call 911 if you:

Want information about COVID-19
Need a ride to the doctor's office
want to get tested
have mild symptoms

To learn more about our 9-1-1 Communications and to sign up for emergency information and notifications in Denver, visit www.denvergov.org/911 and our emergency services for people with disabilities page.

You can also read more 9-1-1 guidance from the State of Colorado.

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A Message From the Chief

Denver Police Chief, Paul Pazen

In partnership with the community, the Denver Police Department strives to operate a police agency focused on preventing crime in a respectful manner, demonstrating that everyone matters.

About Chief Pazen

We’re Hiring!

The Denver Police Department is looking for talented, qualified civilians to join our team! For more information:

Traffic Safety is a Shared Responsibility!

Traffic Crashes are avoidable and traffic safety is a shared responsibility.

The Denver Police Department is committed to Denver’s Vision Zero goal and is increasing the number of traffic police officers to educate and enforce traffic violations. Using a data-driven approach, officers will be deployed in areas where there are a high number of crashes.

The top fatal crash factors include speed, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and not wearing seat belts. Motorists are reminded to follow the speed limit, designate a sober driver, stay calm and do not show displeasure to other drivers, don’t text and drive, and always wear your seat belt.

_{Please Note: Vehicle crash reporting is for Colorado Department of Revenue records only. No law enforcement agency will be investigating these reports, and the Denver Police Department will not able to provide you with a copy of any submitted report.}