Top Headlines Tuesday, January 06, 2009 | 33° Mostly Cloudy PHOTO RED LIGHT IS COMING TO DENVER Program to Reduce Dangerous Side Impact Collisions at Intersections   The Denver Police Department announced the City and County of Denver and Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. have entered into a contract for Redflex to assist the city in implementing a Photo Red-Light Traffic enforcement program.  This project has been in the planning stages for several years. The city has evaluated Photo Red-Light programs across the country to determine the best technology and service provider for this traffic safety program. The Denver Police Department believes this contract will provide Denver a state-of-the art digital photo and video program to reduce dangerous side impact collisions at intersections. CHILD WELFARE PRACTICES EXAMINED Report Called a Tough, Fair and Independent Review   The Denver Department of Human Services has released the results of a third-party review of its child welfare practices. Roxane White, DDHS Manager, called for the third party review in November 2007. This request was made after a second child fatality in Denver, and in response to a commitment to improve and strengthen the department’s child protection practices.   "The review found that while we do a number of things well there are areas where we need to improve," White said. "We have already instituted some of the recommendations and the rest will be in place by Nov. 30 of this year." The review was conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Child Welfare League of America in collaboration with the Colorado State Department of Human Services.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

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Announcements Recycle Your Tree After Holidays               View Video January 5-16: Denver Recycles' annual Treecycle program will be recycling thousands of Christmas trees into mulch again this holiday season. Treecycle helps Denver avoid using landfill space and paying disposal fees. Future of the Sloans Lake Marina and Boat House January 13: Denver Parks and Recreation invites all residents interested in attending an initial public meeting for the implementation of the Sloan's lake park master plan in the marina area. Rail Yard Returns Jan. 17 - Feb:  Join in on the excitement and energy of skiing and snowboarding in Denver at a one-of-its-kind venue, Ruby Hill Rail Yard, an urban snow/rail park. Citizen Emergency Response Training Jan. 24: What would YOU do if a disaster hit close to home or work?  We can’t always depend on professional responders to be immediately available. Learn how you can be prepared. Electronics Recycling Don’t Toss Out That Old TV in the Trash! Now Denver helps you learn where you can recycle so as not to release hazadous materials into our environment. Visit DenverRecycles Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website More Announcements      1