By Brian Maass, Karen Morfitt | CBS Colorado
As the Regional Transportation District grapples with crime issues on buses and light rail trains in the Denver metro area, CBS News Colorado has learned that its Chief of Police and Emergency Management, Joel Fitzgerald Sr., has been placed on leave as an outside investigator looks into alleged “policy violations.” Fitzgerald was hired to head RTD’s police force in August 2022.
In recent years, RTD doubled its police force and took additional steps to protect drivers and passengers.
When asked about the leave, RTD CEO Debra Johnson said, “That is none of your concern.”