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Greg Mauro’s 30-Year Career with Community Corrections

Published on September 09, 2026

His early interests included biology and fisheries science. Then, shortly before earning his undergraduate degree, Mr. Mauro changed course. He got a job at a youth residential center. The experience introduced him to people whose lives had been shaped by addiction, trauma, and the criminal justice system.

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Department of Public Safety, CMOCC Empower Rising Scholars

Published on August 21, 2026

The Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative (CMOCC), are proud to announce the conclusion of their first two-day Summer Leadership, Workforce & Public Safety Initiative.

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Denver Leaders Release Statement on Deadly Shooting

Published on May 22, 2026

Mayor Mike Johnston, Chief of Police Ron Thomas, Department of Safety Executive Director Al Gardner and Parks and Recreation Executive Director Jolon Clark released the below statement following a fatal shooting late Thursday inside Montbello Recreation Center.

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Council Approves Critical Crime-Solving Tool

Published on March 31, 2026

Denver's contract with Axon includes stringent protections and ensures Denver’s data cannot be accessed by federal authorities or used for any purposes other than those set forth by the city.

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Denver Selects Axon to Provide License Plate Reader Services

Published on February 24, 2026

Mayor Mike Johnston today announced the City and County of Denver has selected Axon to provide license plate reader services along public streets and detailed an extensive set of privacy protections that Axon will be required to follow.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.