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Public Safety

Arapahoe County staff seek approval to apply for $637,495 in lab grants

The applications would support forensic equipment, DNA testing and overtime. Staff say losing grant-funded overtime could slow DNA backlog reduction and case reporting.

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Douglas County to consider wildfire building rules for South Metro areas

If approved, the rules would cover mapped wildfire-hazard parcels in the unincorporated part of South Metro Fire Rescue’s district and apply to new construction and some major repairs.

Government

Denver Council Opposes Proposed Immigration-Notice Amendment

The council voted 11-0 to oppose Amendment 81, which would require notice to federal authorities after certain charges if Colorado voters approve it Nov. 3.

Public Safety

Douglas County to consider wildfire rules for mapped hazard areas

The proposal would set construction and defensible-space standards by mapped hazard class in unincorporated parts of the fire district.

Government

Denver plans November bid request for citywide security contract

General Services is preparing a new solicitation and targets an Oct. 1, 2027, start for the replacement contract. The city has not settled whether to divide the work into as many as three bid portfolios.

Government

Denver committee advances $11 million increase to Securitas security contract

The proposed amendment would raise the contract total to $82.2 million and extend it nine months, but it still needs City Council approval.

Public Safety

Denver airport seeks $6.66 million for radio and encryption upgrades

The proposed purchase would provide 1,451 new radios, encryption features and upgrades to 981 existing radios; City Council approval is still required.

Transportation

RTD committee to consider $9.06 million radio-replacement plan

Staff is seeking a recommendation to replace 1,709 vehicle radios in three phases. RTD says only the 2026 phase has budget available.

Public Safety

Castle Rock council keeps Stage 1 fireworks sales rules in fire-code revisions

The 6-1 first-reading vote preserves sales during Stage 1 restrictions, when fireworks use is prohibited; the council scheduled final consideration for Oct. 20.