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Top Denver news: Use-of-force incidents down 21%; man struck and killed on I-25; more

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Published on August 07, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Denver.

Denver Public Works wants to ban scooter riders from sidewalks

During a city council committee hearing, the Denver Department of Public Works officially asked council to continue allowing scooters in the city, but to ban them from sidewalks. Council will consider the recommendation in the coming weeks.  

Read the full story on DenverWestword.

Denver Police use-of-force incidents during arrests down 21%

According to Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, use-of-force incidents during arrests are down more than 21% during the first six months of 2019, as compared to the same span over the previous three years.

Read the full story on DenverWestword.

Denver's newly rebranded Department of Housing Stability in the works

Mayor Michael Hancock proposed the creation of a Department of Housing and Homelessness in April.

Read the full story on DenverWestword.

Denver can use GPS limits to stop scooters

There are nearly 3,000 scooters in Denver, and we've learned the city already has the scooter companies blocking out no-go-zones via GPS.

Read the full story on 9NEWS.

Denver man struck, killed while walking on I-25

The 27-year-old man was hit by three cars, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

Read the full story on 9NEWS.


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