Latest Convention News   City Maps Mobility for Downtown Access During Convention Plan maximizes downtown access to residents, employees and customers. Roads and transit will be open to enable area residents to come downtown and attend public events. Additional screening and security will affect some locations.     Denver Provides Budget Overview for Security Equipment DNC Parade Route Slots Announced   More...

CITY CRIME CONTINUES DECLINE Thursday, July 24, 2008 | 80 ° Mostly Cloudy   CITY CRIME CONTINUES DECLINE The Denver Police Department and the Office of the Manager of Safety are reporting that crime in Denver is continuing its decline though 2007.  Citywide reported Crime is down 11.4% from January through July of 2007, compared to 2006. There is a decrease in every major crime category. -12.9% Part One Person Crimes -13.4% Part One Property Crimes -13.3% Part One Total - 8.0% Part Two Other Crimes Against Persons - 6.7% Part Two Public Disorder Crimes - 8.3% Part Two Drug/Alcohol Offenses - 5.2% Part Two White Collar Crimes -13.1% Part Two All Other Crimes - 7.7% Part Two Total Definitions The Federal Bureau of Information established Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) standards in order to collect crime information from municipalities across the United States and effectively compare crime rates among the nation’s cities. Part 1 Crimes Traditional UCR guidelines track eight “Index Crimes,” known also as Part 1 crimes. The UCR system includes crimes that are most likely to be reported to the police and to occur with sufficient frequency to provide an adequate basis for comparison. Part 1 crime definitions are listed here.   Part 2 Crimes The Part 1 crimes represent approximately two-thirds of all crimes reported in Denver, although this portion varies over time. The definitions for the other crimes, called Part 2 crimes Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Denver Election Information The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     Cinemocracy: Democracy on Film Capture your definition of democracy in a five minute production and submit it.  The deadline is August 1.  The top 10 videos will be shown during the DNC. http://www.cinemocracy.org/ for details  Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   More Announcements      1 2