Denver Department of Public Safety

Congratulations to the graduates of the Denver Sheriff Department's academy class 2026-01! 🎓

This marks the beginning of a meaningful career dedicated to service, accountability and community. We are honored to welcome these deputies to our department and wish them success as they embark on this new chapter.

Today, we remember the fallen whose courage, sacrifice and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten. As public servants, we carry forward their legacy with honor and a continued commitment to those we serve.🕊️

Denver Health Paramedic Division is hiring Paramedic Dispatchers • If you have 911 emergency operator, EMS or public safety dispatch experience, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Thank you for your service K9 Adele! 🐾

This week, the Department of Public Safety came together to honor the lives, service and legacies of the fallen who gave their lives in service to the City and County of Denver.

Each year, we are humbled to stand alongside their families and loved ones as we remember their sacrifice and ensure their legacy continues to live on. 🤍

🚨 SIREN TEST ALERT – TODAY AT 11 AM 🚨

Heads up, Denver! The Office of Emergency Management will conduct its annual live test of the city’s outdoor warning sirens today at 11 AM. The sirens will sound and you may receive a test Wireless Emergency Alert on your phone. This is only a test.

👂 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR:

All 86 sirens across the city (including DIA) will go off—these are designed to alert people outdoors during emergencies.

⚠️ WHY IT MATTERS:

As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, sirens will now be used for more than just tornadoes—destructive storms, flash floods, and other major hazards may also trigger alerts. During a real emergency, the sirens will sound for three minutes at a time. Depending on the type of hazard, the sirens may be repeated multiple times to ensure notification. You’ll also receive a Wireless Emergency Alert on your mobile phone when sirens go off during a real emergency.

🔊 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HEAR A SIREN IN A REAL EVENT:

• Go inside immediately.
• Seek information via TV, radio, mobile alerts, or on X.
• Follow official instructions (shelter in place, evacuate, etc.).
• There is no “All Clear” siren—always look for follow-up info.

Learn more about how Denver keeps you safe and how you can get prepared at denvergov.org/OEM.

Yesterday, members of the Denver Police Department and Denver Sheriff Department joined City Council for a proclamation reading celebrating Police and Sheriff Appreciation Week.

Sponsored by Councilman Watson, the proclamation honors the officers and deputies who serve the Denver community 24/7, 365 days a year with professionalism, dedication and care.

The heart behind Project: Elevate? The staff.

Project: Elevate connects women re-entering the community after incarceration with support, resources and guidance from staff who have successfully navigated the justice system themselves. Through lived experience, empathy and understanding, they help clients build a healthier, more stable future.