The Denver Police Department announced a new Violence Suppression Action Plan to address a rise in homicides, with 35 killings recorded in the city so far this year.
The plan outlines five components: a Violence Response Team, Place Network Investigation expansion, enhanced licensing and regulatory action, illegal firearm enforcement, and a Violence Reduction Council.
▶️ Denver7’s Claire Lavezzorio sat down with DPD Chief Ron Thomas to discuss the plan
Denver Police launches new strategy to combat rise in homicide
“I think it’s a really important issue to tackle,” said Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas. “I’d at least like to see us go in a different direction than the direction we’re headed right now.”…