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DPM’s Michael Hesse on 1955 United Flight 629 Memorial
United Airlines Flight 629: A Deadly Aviation Disaster Listen to the full interview with Mike Hesse, President of the Denver Police Museum, on KOA. Listen Now
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DPD Anniversary Badge Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and Colorado’s 150th Anniversary
We are happy to report that a special Denver Police Badge is available for retired and active Denver Police Officers who make a donation to the Denver Police Museum. Pictured below is a rendition of the special anniversary badge. Chief Thomas has approved the badge to be worn by active Denver Police Officers beginning in 2026! Supply is limited. For further details, please email gymbuff47@comcast.net.
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2025 Denver Police Museum Ornament
We are expecting our 2025 Holiday Ornament shipment arriving early November. Order forms will be
DPD Anniversary Badge Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and Colorado’s 150th Anniversary
We are happy to report that a special Denver Police Badge is available for retired
2025 Forensic Science Week
The museum was pleased to partner with the Denver Crime Lab for Forensic Science Week
The Denver Police Museum’s April Overman receives Denver7’s Everyday Hero Award
April was recently recognized for her youth STEM and civics programs work for the museum
Fallen Officer Donnie Young Softball Tournament
This important memorial event was held in Vanderbilt Park on August 16. Several teams participated
2025 Summer Youth Programs
With the hustle and bustle of the summer season, we missed reporting on two noteworthy
Press Releases
Denver Police Museum Releases Report On Improving Police-Community Relations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Michael HessePresidentDenver Police Museum303-495-9718mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER, CO (May 16, 2022)—Today, the Denver Police Museum released a report summarizing feedback on improving police-community relations. The Museum’s Report to
DENVER POLICE MUSEUM, DENVER POLICE FOUNDATION, AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR FALLEN OFFICERS FOR POLICE WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Michael Hesse President Denver Police Museum 303-495-9718 mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER POLICE MUSEUM, DENVER POLICE FOUNDATION, AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR FALLEN OFFICERS FOR POLICE WEEK
Denver Police Museum Announces 2021 Black History Month Honorees
2021 BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREES: Carol Hogue, Rae McCall-Hunn, and Laura Tinnin-Whitney DENVER, CO (February 17, 2021)—Today, the Denver Police Museum announced its 2021 Black History Month honorees, Carol Hogue,
2020 BLACK HISTORY HONOREE RETIRED DENVER POLICE DIVISION CHIEF DR. TRACIE KEESEE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Michael Hesse President Denver Police Museum 303-495-9718 mhesse@denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER POLICE MUSEUM, BLAIR-CALDWELL LIBRARY, AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNNOUNCE 2020 BLACK HISTORY HONOREE RETIRED DENVER POLICE DIVISION
Denver Police Museum and Denver Police Department Announce 160th Anniversary Badge
February 1, 2019 Immediate Release Media Contact: Michael Hesse Denver Police Museum 303/495-9718 Mhesse2020@aol.com www.denverpolicemuseum.org DENVER POLICE MUSEUM AND DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE 160th ANNIVERSARY BADGE TO BE WORN BY OFFICERS FOR