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Police chief who had worked for Lakeside since 1967 fired: ‘We have every reason to terminate immediately’

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At a special meeting Tuesday night, trustees for the Town of Lakeside voted to unanimously fire their police chief, Robert Gordanier, who had also served as mayor and fire chief and had worked for the town since 1967. The town also announced that Gordanier’s daughter, Brenda Hamilton, who was town clerk but had also been indicted along with her father, had agreed to resign from her position.  

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RTD’s police chief placed on leave for ‘policy violations’, CEO says why is ‘none of your concern’

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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.

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Steamboat Springs rallies to save senior living community: “Critical to the character of our community”

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After falling into receivership, Casey’s Pond, one of the only senior living communities of its kind for hundreds of miles, is now looking for an owner and tens of millions of dollars in order to stay operational. 

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Thousands of Colorado janitors vote to authorize strike: “Denver depends on us, and we need livable wages”

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Colorado’s largest janitorial strike since the 1990s could begin next week. SEIU Local 105 janitors across the Denver area voted “yes” Tuesday to authorize a strike. They hope to reach an agreement with cleaning companies by the time their contract expires Sunday.

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It’s a revolving door at police chief’s office in Aurora, concerning some in community

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Interim Aurora Police Chief Heather Morris recently said she will not apply for the permanent role of leading the Aurora Police Department. Morris is the department’s third interim police chief since 2022. The revolving door of leadership has sparked questions and concerns within the community.

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Federal judge gives The Rock Church injunction against Town of Castle Rock to shelter homeless

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A Colorado church that sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.

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