Read more featured stories here!
Newsroom
Featured News
United Airlines Flight 629 Mile High Memorial Unveiled
On Saturday November 1, a memorial marker for the 44 victims of the United Airlines Flight 629 tragedy was unveiled at the FlyteCo Tower (the Old Stapleton Tower). Several media outlets, including CBS News, CPR News, 9News, The Denver Post, Front Porch and AP News covered the unveiling of the memorial. Those stories can be found below. Click Here to Read the CBS News Article Click Here to Read the CPR News Article Click Here to Read the 9News Article Click Here to Watch the 9News Segment Click Here to Read the AP News Article Click Here to Read The
Featured Story
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.
For media inquiries contact:
Read more featured stories here!
Recent News
2026 National Police Week
National Police Week 2026 brought agencies and families together across the country to honor the
2026 Police Week Events
Police Week 2026 was an outstanding success, marked by several meaningful recognition events across the
2026 Police Week Wreath Laying Ceremonies
On May 9, the Denver Police Museum held wreath‑laying ceremonies at five major cemeteries where
160th Anniversary of the Denver Police Department
In recognition of the Denver Police Department’s 160th anniversary in 2019, the video below was
FOX31 on the History of the Denver Police Department
FOX31 News recently aired a feature on the history of the Denver Police Department. You
Thank a First Responder
As we begin a historic year celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th year of
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
Media Contact
