Three Denver police officers were recognized on Wednesday for extraordinary acts of compassion while on duty.
The civilian awards, presented by the nonprofit organization Citizens Appreciate Police, were given to Capt. Daniel Morehead, Ofc. Robert Anderson, and Ofc. Michael Barrios.
“Our CAP Board is honored to bring to light just a few of the many acts of compassion and professionalism by Denver Police officers, representing a small fraction of the good deeds done daily by Denver Police officers,” CAP Board Co-President Christie Mochoruk said in the news release. “These officers’ actions demonstrate the professionalism and compassion shown regularly by officers for all members of the Denver community.”
Anderson was honored for his actions in June 2025, when he was called to a wellness check for a grandmother who had been caring for her autistic grandson before she died, according to the release. Anderson spoke with the grandmother’s daughter —the child’s mother —and the following day checked in with her again, despite no professional obligation…