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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
2025 Forensic Science Week
The museum was pleased to partner with the Denver Crime Lab for Forensic Science Week September 14-21, hosting Denver Public School middle school students at District 1 for the forensic
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 that directly connects them with the science and professionals behind the badge. Link to the

Fallen Officer Donnie Young Softball Tournament
This important memorial event was held in Vanderbilt Park on August 16. Several teams participated in the tournament including the Denver Police Department, the Denver Sheriffs Department, and the Colorado
2025 Summer Youth Programs
With the hustle and bustle of the summer season, we missed reporting on two noteworthy summer events and are including them here.As a part of sparking youth interest in Denver
Denver Police Museum Presents Hispanic Heritage Trailblazer Award
The Denver Police Museum is honored to present this year’s Hispanic Heritage Trailblazer award to retired Denver Police Commander Rudy Sandoval. Commander Sandoval was well known and appreciated by the