A recent development within the Denver Police Department has put one of their own behind bars. Officer Cody Haggard was arrested by the Arvada Police Department on allegations of simple assault stemming from a domestic disturbance. This incident, made public by the Denver Police Department, adds another dimension to the ongoing conversation about police conduct both on and off duty.
Officer Haggard, who has been with the DPD since 2024, was assigned to District Four patrol before the incident. In light of these events, he has been placed in an off-line assignment and will maintain that role as the judicial process unfolds. The misdemeanor charge has not yet led to a suspension or firing, with Haggard's fate in the hands of the legal system. According to the Denver Police Department, "Due to the offense being a misdemeanor, Haggard was placed in an off-line assignment and will remain in that role while the case makes its way through the judicial process."
The police department has expressed its commitment to transparency throughout the case. However, they are unable to provide further details at this time as the criminal investigation is conducted by the Arvada Police and is ongoing. The administrative review by DPD, as is standard protocol, will commence after the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, involving both the Denver Department of Safety and the Office of the Independent Monitor, to ensure due process and maintain a transparent examination of the events.
