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Public Safety

Englewood council votes to end Flock camera contract, rejects Axon replacement

The 6-0 termination vote affects 12 stationary cameras; a 3-3 vote rejected a five-year Axon proposal, while removal costs and retention rules remain unsettled.

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Health

Denver proposes doubling contract for sober-living services after jail release

A proposed $280,000 amendment would extend Stride Sober Living’s housing and reentry services, but records do not state how many people would be served or document program outcomes.

Health

Denver seeks $2.46 million to continue citywide crisis-response program

A proposed Caring for Denver Foundation grant would maintain a 19-clinician program.

Public Safety

Englewood staff seek council direction on $80,000 downtown liaison, homelessness response

A Sept. 8 agenda item outlines a downtown liaison, business reporting portal, enforcement changes and a regional supportive-housing plan. No proposal has been approved.

Public Safety

Denver committee approves smaller SoundThinking gunshot-detection contract

The Health and Safety Committee approved a $147,421 reduction after police removed lower-alert coverage zones, but records do not provide complete current-term totals for alerts, verified shootings or police responses.

Health

Denver council shifts Harm Reduction Action Center funds to operations

The amendment allows the center to use $489,376 in federal pandemic-relief funding for operations by Sept. 30 while preserving separate opioid-settlement money for a potential building purchase.

Government

Polis pardons 29 Colorado residents in Aug. 26 clemency release

The orders restore specified citizenship rights and remove conviction-related civil disabilities, but public records do not explain how the recipients were selected or document the pardons’ practical effects.

Public Safety

Denver detention food contract amendment would raise ceiling to $34.6 million

The proposed Trinity Services Group amendment would add $9.6 million in contract capacity and change menus and population-based pricing, but the public record does not explain the increase or show final city authorization.

Public Safety

Littleton council seeks narrower e-bike rules, focusing on Class 3 bikes and e-motorcycles

Council members want clearer rules for higher-powered bikes, trail use, enforcement and parental responsibility, but no penalties, appeal procedures or return date have been finalized.