Officer Dale Coski Added To The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Thanks to the hard work of retired Denver Police Sgt. Dean Christopherson, we were able to add the late Denver Police Officer Dale Coski to the national and state memorials. Coski’s name was formally dedicated on May 13, 2025 at the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil during National Police Week. Dale was severely injured in a traffic accident in the tunnels of the old Stapleton Airport on September 12, 1983 which rendered her with paraplegia. She later became an outspoken advocate for the rights for individuals with disabilities and passed away in September 2024. At the formal memorial ceremony Council members Kevin Flynn, Jamie Torres, and Chris Hinds read an emotional proclamation honoring Officer Coski for her service to the citizens of the City and County of Denver. They also unveiled a memorial plaque which will be placed in her honor near the site of the accident.