North Park Hill neighbors were put on alert over the weekend after Denver police announced that a man legally designated a sexually violent predator is currently staying in the area. The department identified him as Scott Duane Pillard and said he is transient in the 4600 block of E. 48th Avenue. Residents were urged to stay aware of their surroundings, avoid contact with him, and report any suspicious behavior to police.
Police alert
According to the Denver Police Department, the notice went out Saturday and includes a short YouTube video that explains how sexually violent predator, or SVP, community notifications work. The post identifies Pillard by name, states that he is transient in the 4600 block of E. 48th Avenue, and lists contact details for the department's Sex Offender Registration/Compliance Unit for non-urgent public inquiries.
Official registry
The City and County of Denver keeps a public roster of people the courts have designated as sexually violent predators, and that list includes Scott Duane Pillard, along with a brief video and links to the city's registration resources, according to the city's sex-offender page. The page notes that officers update the registry and that entries may not show real-time changes in where someone is staying or how they are being supervised.
What the law requires
Colorado law allows active community notification when a court labels someone a sexually violent predator and sets specific rules for what details police can share. The Colorado Revised Statutes spell out that notification process for SVP cases in particular, rather than for everyone listed on the wider sex-offender registry.
What neighbors can do
If you see behavior that looks dangerous or someone appears to be in immediate danger, call 911. For situations that are concerning but not urgent, Denver's non-emergency line is 720-913-2000, and the Sex Offender Registration/Compliance Unit can be reached at 720-913-6511, according to the city's sex-offender page. Residents can also use the statewide Colorado convicted sex offender search online for additional information.
Context
Denver police have issued similar neighborhood notifications in other parts of the city this spring, and Hoodline has been tracking several of those alerts. Recent coverage, such as Capitol Hill on Edge describes the department following the same community-notification playbook while repeatedly warning residents not to confront or interfere with the people named in these advisories.
