Events in Denver
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and this week as National Police Week. The purpose of the proclamation was to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime.
This year the Denver Police Museum has planned a number of outside socially distanced events to recognize our 72 fallen officers and the nearly 9,000 individuals who have served the City and County of Denver since the founding of the department in 1859.
LIGHTING OF THE DENVER CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING
A special thank you to the Denver City Office of Special Events for partnering with the Denver Police Museum to highlight National Police Week by lighting the Denver City and County Building blue May 8-15 2021.
OFFICIAL POLICE WEEK KICK OFF
On Saturday, May 8, 2021 volunteers, retired officers, fallen officer families and members of the scouts will be meeting at five major cemeteries to honor our fallen heroes. At 11:00am, simultaneous socially distanced ceremonies will be held at Crown Hill, Riverside, Mt. Olivet, Fairmount and Fort Logan. Volunteers will divide up, in small groups, to visit fallen officer graves with a wreath-laying ceremony and fallen officer flag placement.
Photo Credit: 831 Photography
SIGN CEREMONIES FOR FALLEN OFFICERS
JACOB BRENNER AND WILLIAM KEATING
The Denver Police Museum has undertaken a program to place memorial signs at the locations where fallen officers made the ultimate sacrifice. During Police Week, the Museum is planning to place two signs. On Monday, May 10, 2021 volunteers, retired and active officers and family members will honor fallen officer, Jacob Brenner at 3142 Osage Street at 1:30pm.
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021 fallen officer William Keating will be honored with a memorial sign on 8th Avenue between Kalamath and Santa Fe Avenue at 3:00pm. The Denver Police Museum would like to thank the International Police Association for their generous donation which paid for this memorial sign. Volunteers, retired and active officers along with family members are expected to attend this event.
Questions? If you have questions or would like to attend these events please leave a message at the Denver Police Museum Archiving Center 720-913-6779
DENVER POLICE FOUNDATION
HONOR THE FALLEN RUN/WALK
The Denver Police Foundation is hosting an Honor the Fallen Run/Walk that aims to honor the 72 officers who have died in the line of duty. They are encouraging participants to complete a run or walk (at any distance you choose!) during police week Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021. For more information please go to the foundation website www.denverpolicefoundation.org
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.
Please Join Us to Share Ron’s Stories
We will be honoring Sergeant Ron Samson’s service and dedication to the Denver Police Department and his contributions to the Denver Police Museum.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
From: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Advantage Runyan Stevenson, 6425 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
Food and beverages will be served.
Please RSVP to Nicole Galluzzo at ngalluzzo@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.
The Real Role that DNA Plays in Solving Crime
Come join us on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at the Landmark at Greenwood Village Theater. Please RSVP by Feb 9th on www.dpra.info/events-2024
See you then!