Events in Denver
We cordially invite you to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the Denver Police Department.
Join the Denver Police Museum, Denver Police Department, and Blair-Caldwell Library in recognizing Dr. Tracie L. Keesee for her outstanding service to the Citizens of the City and County of Denver.
Dr. Tracie L. Keesee is the Co-founder and Senior Vice President of Justice Initiatives. This critical position expands upon the core mission of CPE, “justice through science.” She oversees all law enforcement relationships and program implementation. Additionally, she works closely with communities to ensure their representation and participation in the co-production of public safety. Prior to her return to CPE she served as the first ever, Deputy Commissioner of Equity and Inclusion for NYPD. As the Deputy Commissioner of Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Keesee was responsible for overall organizational development and implementation of the NYPD’s Equity and Inclusion strategic framework. She also served as an advisor to the Police Commissioner on the implementation of accountability systems that monitor training, recruitment, employee opportunities, and complaints in order to help increase the organization’s ability to attract and retain an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Dr. Keesee is a retired 25-year veteran of the Denver Police Department and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Metropolitan State College-Denver, academic certifications in Public Policy and Public Administration and a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Communications from the University of Denver, and a Diversity and Inclusion Certification from Cornell University. She is also a graduate of the 203rd Session of the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Virginia. Dr. Keesee has published numerous articles across a variety of collected anthologies and peer-reviewed scientific journals.
WHEN: Reception will be held February 20, 2020 from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
WHERE: Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205, 3rd Floor
A special display honoring Dr. Keesee’s service will be available at the Blair-Caldwell Library from February 1 through February 28, 2020.
Please join us as we celebrate Ron Samson’s life.
More details to come.
The Denver Police Museum is now open by appointment.
LAST UPDATED: July 15, 2021
The Denver Police Museum is now open by appointment. Currently, the Museum’s Archiving and Processing Office is located in Police Headquarters where our team of volunteers works to catalog, display, and properly archive our collection. The Museum also has satellite displays in District Stations and at various Denver libraries from time-to-time.
To schedule a private tour, please complete the form at denverpolicemuseum.org/about/visit/
March 13, 2020
In an effort to contain the coronavirus, and support the health and safety of our community, visitors, volunteers and staff, the Denver Police Museum will close temporarily effective March 13, 2020.
To our Museum community –As a precautionary measure, and to protect the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests, we are closing the Denver Police Museum and suspending all tours, public programs, and events until further notice. While there have been no reported cases of infection at the Museum, the decision to temporarily close is in accordance with local, state, and CDC guidelines for decreasing the spread of COVID-19.
We want to thank you for your support during this temporary closure. We look forward to reopening as soon as it is responsible to do so. In the meantime, we hope you’ll stay connected with us and thank you for your support during this period of closure.
Stay well,
The Denver Police Museum Team
Exclusive Member Event with the Denver Crime Lab
Join us on Thursday, September 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Denver Police Department District 1 (1311 West 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80211) for a lecture by Forensic Scientist, Stacy Hafner, on how crime lab technicians worked with various websites and DNA technology to identify a previously unknown 1979 Denver murder victim. Light refreshments will be provided.
To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.
Denver Police Memorial Ceremony
Join us on Thursday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Denver Police Headquarters (1331 Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80204) for the annual Denver Police Memorial Ceremony
To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.
District One Police Memorial
Join us on Friday, October 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Denver Police Department District 1 (1311 West 46th Avenue Denver, CO 80211) for the unfolding of the Police Athletic League Memorial in its new location.
To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.
Historic Tour of Lower Downtown
Join us on Saturday, November 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cap City Tavern (1247 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204) for a tour of the city and visit the locations where five Denver Police Officers gave their lives serving our city.
Guests are asked to meet at 3:30 p.m. for check in at Cap City Tavern.
Space is limited! To register for this event and reserve your seat, call (720) 913-6779 or email mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org.
