By The Gazette editorial board
Kudos to Mayor Mike Johnston and Police Chief Ron Thomas for developing what they tout as a new “comprehensive strategy for fighting auto thefts” in the city. The strategy, according to a press statement from the mayor’s office last week, will expand existing efforts and “ensure that Denver’s auto theft response remains coordinated and effective.”
Time will tell if the enhanced program proves a success, but it’s already encouraging simply to see the Johnston administration prioritize auto theft. Perhaps that’s no surprise considering the mayor himself has been an auto-theft victim twice in the past several years, most recently last October.
“Around 30 cars a day are stolen in our city. This is a huge impact on people’s lives, especially families with only one vehicle,” Johnston said in the press statement. “We are taking crime seriously and are proud to announce a comprehensive approach to auto thefts throughout Denver.”