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30 YEARS AND COUNTING FOR OFC. NUNEZ DE OVALLE Back in 1994, a loaf of bread was $0.99, Major League Baseball players were on strike, FRIENDS premiered on TV, and Graciela Nunez De Ovalle joined the Denver Police Department. After graduating from the Denver Police Training Academy, Graciela was assigned to District 1. She would eventually be picked to work on the IMPACT Team, and even though she had never ridden a motorcycle before, she was chosen to train to become the unit's motorcycle officer, and was certified for three consecutive years. In 1998, Graciela promoted to the rank of detective and was assigned to the Narcotics Unit. As a bilingual undercover detective, she was in high-demand and took part in several long-term investigations, often in partnership with the FBI, DEA and ATF. She would also go on to be a detective in the Burglary Unit, a general assignment detective and a member of the Hostage Negotiation Team. Today, Graciela is assigned to Denver International Airport. Graciela states it was a long-term dream of hers to become a Denver Police officer, and last month, she was recognized by Mayor Mike Johnston for her 30 years of service! Please join us in thanking Officer Nunez De Ovalle for her dedication and ongoing commitment to serving Denver's residents!

STUDY REVEALS COLORADO AS TOP 5 STATES TO WORK AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER A study compared the 50 states in terms of where it is best to serve as a law enforcement officer. To determine the list, WalletHub compared three key dimensions: 1) Opportunity & Competition 2) Law Enforcement Training Requirements 3) Job Hazards & Protections. “Some states make protecting and serving the public in a law enforcement career more appealing than others. The best states for police officers offer competitive compensation, supplemented by solid training that helps minimize the chances of deadly violence between officers and civilians. State-level policies like ‘red flag laws’ or ‘Blue Alerts’ also contribute to a better environment for police.” CASSANDRA HAPPE, WALLETHUB ANALYST Check out the full report here:

There is nothing more rewarding than giving back to your community! DPD hosted a clothing giveaway aimed at outfitting young men in our community with business attire. The event was a huge success, as officers and recruits were able to create a boutique shopping experience for our community members, many of whom walked away with complete suits just in time for their first day at new jobs! In the span of three hours, 301 dress shirts, 109 slacks, 107 ties, 85 suit jackets, and 14 complete suits were given away!

WELCOMING CLASS 24-1 On April 1st, your Denver Police Department welcomed 36 new police recruits to the Denver Police Training Academy. We're excited to have Class 24-1 on board and wish them nothing but success over the next 28 weeks! And if you're interested in being a part of our next academy class, visit denverpolicerecruit.com!

The Denver Police Department is hiring. We’re looking for people with all sorts of backgrounds and interests. We have a solution for whatever excuses are stopping you from becoming a new officer. Let’s talk. #denverjobs #denverpd #perfectcandidate #everythingyouare

Our DPD Officers get to participate in a variety of assignments. Community Engagement events are some of the most rewarding! On opening day many of our officers and staff got to enjoy the sunshine inside and around Coors Fields. Go, Colorado Rockies!

Last week, nine of your Denver Police officers received the Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) Award for going above and beyond to help members of our community. Formed in 1978, CAP is a non-profit organization that recognizes Denver Police Officers who serve the public outside their regular call of duty. Below are some of the stories from those award winners: On September 13, 2023, District 1 Officer Armando Jaramillo and Officer Frankie Archuleta responded to a call for service in the area of West 17th Avenue and North Sheridan Boulevard, after a young father called requesting assistance for him and his nine-year-old son. After learning about the father's efforts to secure other services to no avail, the officers used the district credit card to obtain a hotel room for the pair. The father also mentioned that he and his son had not eaten for an extended period of time. Upon hearing this, Office Jaramillo used his own money to purchase dinner for the little family before giving them a ride to their hotel. The father was extremely grateful for the officers' compassion and generosity. Officer Kyle Tennyson On October 8, 2023, District 6 Officer Kyle Tennyson responded to the 500 block of East Colfax Avenue on a report of an assault. While there, he was flagged down by a father and his 9-year-old son with autism. The father explained that he was experiencing homelessness and that he and his son were turned away from an area shelter. He went on to explain that he had an appointment in the upcoming days with Denver Human Services but needed a safe place for him and his son to stay in the meantime. Officer Tennyson used the District 6 credit card to secure a hotel room for the pair. However, the young boy was still experiencing some levels of stress due to being hungry. After Officer Tennyson learned that the small family had not eaten all day, he used his own money to purchase food for both of them and then gave them a ride to the hotel.