Denver Police Department

WELCOMING 46 MORE OFFICERS 🎉👏🚔

This past Friday, your Denver Police Department welcomed 46 more officers to its ranks. These 46 members make up the Denver Police Class of 2025-3. They have successfully completed the academy phase of their training and will now hit the streets for field training. Join us in congratulating these brand-new Denver Police officers on their academy graduation and wishing them luck in the next phase of this journey!

Officer H. Talundzic
Officer M. Manriquez
Officer M. Alfonso
Officer M. Smith
Officer B. Ramirez
Officer A. Werry
Officer D. Swanson
Officer M. Richman
Officer S. AlMaliki
Officer M. Barbara
Officer N. Bardossas
Officer J. Stesen
Officer M. McManis
Officer A. Mendoza
Officer A. Flores
Officer K. Adams
Officer M. Trujillo
Officer J. Gonzales
Officer B. Schwartz
Officer E. Davis
Officer S. Galindo Montano
Officer R. Peraza Guerra
Officer M. Ebersole
Officer J. Kim
Officer C. Talbert
Officer B. Roman
Officer T. Reingold
Officer C. Palacios
Officer M. Acosta Lopez
Officer D. Ashcom
Officer M. Macklin
Officer O. McGuire
Officer J. McGee
Officer E. Alvarado
Officer G. Garcia
Officer C. Furgason
Officer J. Durbin
Officer C. Adkisson
Officer O. Donnelly
Officer A. Rodriguez
Officer P. Qualls
Officer S. Rechtzigel
Officer C. Rodriguez
Officer C. Lotz
Officer A. Reyes
Officer M. Jimenez

📂 GET READY FOR THE SHRED-A-THON!

Your Denver Police Department is partnering with Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, Iron Mountain and Shred It for this year’s Shred-A-Thon Series, giving residents a safe and secure way to destroy sensitive documents while supporting public safety efforts across the metro area. Bring old tax records, bank statements, medical paperwork, and other confidential documents to be professionally shredded on-site.

✅ Protect your identity
✅ Prevent fraud and theft
✅ Safely dispose of personal records
✅ Support Metro Denver Crime Stoppers

☑️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
🗓️ June 13, 2026
⏰ 8 AM - 11 AM
📍 1601 Park Ave W

📦 Limit 3 boxes per vehicle
❤️ Donations to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers appreciated

FRIDAY FUN PHOTO DUMP 📸 ✨

It's Friday, friends—and we know you know what that means... time for a timeline cleanse! 😉 Here are some of our favorite pics from June-ish so far...! 😎✨🫶

FUREVER HOME FRIDAY: BEARCLAW (ID A432657)

Friends, today we want you to meet Bearclaw! This handsome 3-year-old Hound mix is a gentle soul with a calm, quiet nature that makes him an absolute sweetheart. Bearclaw can be a bit shy at first and likes to take a moment to sniff and get to know you, but once he warms up, his soft and steady personality truly shines. If you’re looking for a calm, gentle companion who’s ready to bond at his own sweet pace, Bearclaw just might be your perfect match. Reach out today and let this shy, lovable boy trot his way into your heart!

For more information on Bearclaw or any other adoptable animals at the Denver Animal Shelter, call 311 or visit https://goo.gl/kJm3WW. For information on the adoption process, go to http://goo.gl/akZwBs.

IT'S GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 🧡

On January 21, 2013, 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed in Chicago, and in her honor, Hadiya's family and friends began the Wear Orange campaign to advocate for an end to gun violence. The first Wear Orange Day was June 2, 2015, which would have been Hadiya's 18th birthday, and since then the movement has continued to grow. In 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives designated June as Gun Violence Awareness Month.

In Colorado, an average of 900 to 1,000 people die each year due to gun violence, and many more are injured, but these deaths and injuries can be prevented and it starts with responsible gun ownership. Safe storage is a key part of responsible gun ownership. Fi****ms should be stored unloaded in a secured cabinet, safe, or case, and cars, closets, drawers, and shoeboxes are not safe locations. In Colorado, fi****ms must also be safely stored in unattended vehicles. House Bill 24-1348, effective January 1, 2025, prohibits knowingly leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle unless it is stored in a locked hard-sided container that is not left in plain view or is placed in the locked trunk of the vehicle.

Protect your loved ones and our community by practicing safe firearm storage today, and help put an end to gun violence.

DON'T OVERHEAT YOUR HOUND 🐶☀

This weekend is forecasted to be a scorcher, Denver, and a good time to remind you that your vehicle is not a sitter. Temperatures inside a vehicle can reach 120°F in a matter of minutes, even if temperatures are mild and windows are open and in that same amount of time, a dog can suffer life-threatening heatstroke which can cause organ failure and death.

If you are concerned about a pet locked in a hot car, call 720-913-2080 and familiarize yourself with the Good Samaritan law. The state offers legal immunity for those who break into a locked vehicle to rescue a dog, cat, or an at-risk person. However, to ensure immunity:

🐾 You must believe the animal is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.
🔒 The vehicle must be locked.
🔍 You must make a ‘reasonable effort’ to find the vehicle’s owner.
📞 You must contact the Denver Police Department, Denver Fire or DAP before entering the vehicle.
💪 You cannot use more force than necessary to free the animal.
🚨 If you break a window, you must remain with the animal, and on scene until police or DAP officers arrive.

And those who leave their pet in an overheated car, could be ticketed for animal cruelty, a fine of up to $999 and/or 300 days in jail.

For more tips on keeping your pets safe and healthy, check out Denver Animal Shelter.

JUMP INTO JUNE SAFELY☀️🌿

June brings warm days, fresh energy, and the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the season. Before you dive into all the summertime fun, take a few simple steps now to protect yourself, your neighborhood, and everything that matters most.

🚨 SIGN UP FOR REVERSE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
Stay connected with real-time alerts by call, text, or email about police activity or actions you may need to take: denvergov.org/emergencynotifications

🚗 ENROLL YOUR VEHICLE IN DENVERTRACK
If your car has GPS or Bluetooth tracking, sign up for free to help DPD recover it faster if it’s ever stolen: denvergov.org/denvertrack

🚲 REGISTER YOUR BIKE/SCOOTER
Make it easier to recover your bike or scooter if it’s stolen and get helpful theft‑prevention tips: project529.com/denver

📬 SIGN UP FOR YOUR DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Stay informed about what’s happening in your neighborhood: https://tinyurl.com/3e2xd4j3

😎 JOIN US AT A COMMUNITY EVENT
We host free, family-friendly events all year round, and you can find them online at denvergov.org/dpdengage

WHERE ARE THEY? - WEDNESDAY: GERARD GURULE

Denver, can you help us find Gerard Gurule? Gerard was last seen on June 1, 2026 in the area of S. Sheridan Boulevard and Hamden Avenue, wearing a navy blue T-shirt, blue jeans, and glasses. His loved ones are worried and just want to know that he is safe. If you see Gerard or know his whereabouts, please call 720-913-7867 or 720-913-6653.