Investigation into Michael Marshall’s death shows sheriff needs civilian oversight, watchdog says

The handling of the subsequent investigation and the sheriff's department's "reflexive" responses to the incident point to the need for reform, the report argues.

Denver will pay $4.65 million to family of Michael Marshall, who was killed in jail

Seven years after Marvin Booker died in a Denver jail, DA Beth McCann asks a grand jury to investigate

Marvin Booker's family has called for a new investigation into whether evidence in the case was tampered with.

A Denver sheriff’s deputy has been charged with assaulting a jail inmate

Sheriff's Sgt. Randolph Romero, 50, is accused of third-degree assault, a first class misdemeanor.

Fried chicken and wings extravaganza hits RiNo next Thursday

Denver’s Citizens Oversight Board “extremely troubled” by “short suspensions” after Michael Marshall’s death

"The facts of Mr. Marshall’s death are very alarming," board members wrote in an April 28 letter to Executive Director of Safety Stephanie O'Malley.

Denver sheriff’s deputies got 10- and 16-day suspensions after an inmate died, while a deputy who skipped out early on work got 30

It's not that use of force never draws harsh penalties.

Three people have been suspended in the 2015 death of a Denver jail inmate

An attorney representing Michael Marshall's family and the city's independent police monitor both called the discipline inadequate.

As Denver settles with Jessica Hernandez’s family, her community looks back on two years of pain and change

More than two years after Jessica Hernandez was shot and killed by Denver police officers, the city and her family have reached a settlement.

City: “Male peacock” sheriff’s deputy fired for “wholly unnecessary” use of force at Denver jail

The incident happened the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2016, at the Downtown Detention Center, according to a letter from the city of Denver.

Independent monitor sees a lot of problems with Denver’s draft use-of-force policy

Denver's draft use-of-force policy lauds the value of human life but fails to address key issues, Independent Monitor Nicholas Mitchell said.

What’s “reasonable” use of force? Denver Justice Project wants DPD to define it.

A series of three community meetings on the Denver Police Department's draft use-of-force policy start tonight.

Activists want more community input in Denver police use-of-force policy

Denver Police Department announces draft for new use-of-force policy

Denver Police Chief Robert White today introduced a draft for the department's new use-of-force policy and asked for public input.

Community groups want a seat at the table as Denver police update their use of force policy

The Denver Police Department ranked 28th out of 91 in a use of force study — and they dispute the methodology

Police departments with more restrictive use of force policies kill fewer people per capita, even accounting for other factors, a new report found.

Aurora ranks 8th in per capita police shootings. Would a different use of force policy change that?

In a study of use of force policies, Aurora came out eighth highest in per capita instances of fatal use of force.

A new simulation training machine helps Denver police practice de-escalation

The VirTra V-300 can play some 100 scenarios, with an instructor changing what happens inside the scenario in response to officers' actions.

Where to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day in Denver

National food days are nonsense. Except this one.

Denver Sheriff’s Department’s new use of force policy emphasizes what deputies should do, not what they can get away with legally

The new rules will "hopefully" result in fewer deaths in Denver's jail, fewer lawsuits, fewer large pay-outs to the families of inmates, said Al LaCabe.