Violence Suppression Action Plan
Coverage of Violence Suppression Action Plan in the Nexus archive.
- Denver Police Chief unveils Violence Suppression Action Plan
Denver's Police Chief announced a Violence Suppression Action Plan to address a rise in the homicide rate. The plan was outlined during a media meeting on Thursday.
- Denver Police launches new strategy to combat rise in homicide
The Denver Police Department launched a Violence Suppression Action Plan to address 35 homicides this year, featuring initiatives like the Violence Response Team, Place Network Investigation expansion, and enhanced firearm enforcement. The plan also includes a Violence Reduction Council and public awareness campaigns to combat illegal firearms and community violence.
- Denver police roll out violence suppression plan as homicides climb
Denver police have launched a violence suppression action plan to address a 36.8% increase in homicides through July 1, 2026, despite declines in other crime categories. The plan includes a Violence Response Team, expanded Place Network Investigations, regulatory actions targeting high-risk locations, an illegal firearm awareness campaign, and interagency collaboration.