Denver Police Department

Denver City Government Closed Monday, March 30 for Cesar Chavez Day!

Most City and County of Denver’s offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, March 30 in observance of the Cesar Chavez Day holiday and/or due to COVID-19. Critical emergency functions and operations will remain in place on Monday in support of Denver’s COVID-19 response, including enforcement of the Stay at Home Order.

Read the press release for additional information.

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 support services, donations & volunteering, safety information and more!

“Stay at Home” Denver – March 23, 2020 – A Public Health Order is in effect in Denver. This includes a “stay at home” directive for the entire city that will last from March 24 – April 11. Essential activities needed for health and safety are exempt.
Read the press release, public health order, and frequently asked questions.

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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.}