Denver Black Police Officer's Organization

We would like to congratulate Ofc. Victoria Oliver on successfully defending her dissertation, “How External Perceptions Affect Discipline in Policing,” on April 30, 2026.

With this incredible accomplishment, she has officially earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice.

Congratulations, Dr. Oliver! Your dedication to higher education and commitment to Black excellence is truly inspiring. 👏🏽🎓

Remember when Ofc. Wilkerson showed what true compassion in policing looks like by going above and beyond to help a young man in need?

For his dedication and continued service to the residents of the City and County of Denver, Ofc. Wilkerson was recognized with the Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) Award.

Congratulations again, Ofc. Wilkerson — thank you for representing the badge with heart and integrity. 👏🏽🖤💙🖤

Black excellence in action. ✊🏾⭐

Today we proudly celebrate Detective Codo for receiving both the STAR (Superior Tactics and Response) Award and the Police Merit Award—two honors that recognize exceptional professionalism, initiative, and service.

The STAR Award recognizes officers who demonstrate superior tactics and decision-making to successfully resolve critical incidents while protecting the safety of the community and their fellow officers. The Police Merit Award honors individuals who distinguish themselves through initiative, tenacity, and outstanding service that significantly contributes to the mission of the department.

Receiving both awards speaks to the caliber of leadership, dedication, and excellence Detective Codo brings to the badge every single day.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement and the example it sets. Congratulations, Detective Codo—your work, commitment, and excellence do not go unnoticed.

Women’s History Month isn’t just about celebrating history — it’s about continuing it.

Trailblazers didn’t wait for permission.
They challenged systems.
They demanded seats at tables.
They created new tables when necessary.

We don’t inherit progress by accident.
We inherit it because women before us were brave enough to disrupt.

So here’s to the women who lead loudly, love fiercely, and refuse to be limited.
We are not the exception.
We are the evolution.

🌟 **Celebrating Excellence in Service!** 🌟

Last night, our very own Corporal P. showcased her incredible strength and determination, emerging victorious in the *Battle of the Badges 2*! 🥇 After 20 years since the last Battle of the Badges, this event was brilliantly organized by Founder and President James Seneca, Cops Fighting Cancer.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support this phenomenal officer and our dedicated Denver Police Officers. Your presence made the night unforgettable! 🙌🏿

Together, we stand proud and united in our commitment to serving our community. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪🏿🚔

Black excellence is honoring the sacrifices of those before us by walking boldly into spaces they were denied and leaving the door open behind us.✊🏾👑

It was an honor gathering with the Denver Black Firefighter Alliance to celebrate and highlight the Black excellence within public safety across the City and County of Denver. Representation matters. Leadership matters. Excellence matters.

🔔🔔DON’T FORGET🔔🔔

A friendly reminder, tomorrow Thursday Febuary 12th we will be having our trailblazer award ceremony at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library located at 2401 Welton St at 3pm.

We hope to see you all there if not, again it will be streamed via zoom and live here on our page.

Please see pinned post for zoom information.

We should all be alarmed when the highest office in the nation is used to mock, intimidate, or inflame, especially when it targets people who represent progress, excellence, and service.

This is what racism in power looks like:
mockery instead of leadership,
division instead of accountability,
provocation instead of policy.

If you’re not outraged by this, ask yourself why.
Because normalizing this behavior is how it keeps happening.

Racism doesn’t always wear a hood.
Sometimes it holds the highest office in the country.

Black history is not passive—it’s strategic.

• Bring your own chair and demand a seat at the table.
• Infiltrate spaces that were never designed with us in mind.
• Become doctors so our communities receive care with dignity.
• Become lawmakers so our voices shape policy, not just protests.
• Become police officers to enforce justice, not fear.
• Become bankers to end predatory lending and build generational wealth.

Representation is not enough.
Position is power.
Black history is still being written—by us. 🖤✊🏾

Warm wishes to you all,

You are warmly invited to attend our Trailblazer Award Ceremony. This year, we are honored to recognize Chief Armedia Gordon for her outstanding leadership and contributions.

We hope you will be able to join us in person; however, for those unable to attend, the ceremony will also be streamed live.

Hope to see you all there

On this MLK Day, let’s remember that Dr. King challenged us to do more than feel outrage. He called us to speak up, to stand firm, and to act when it matters most. Silence in the face of injustice is not neutrality, it is a choice.

Today, and every day, may we choose courage over comfort and action over silence.