Department of Public Safety

The Denver Department of Public Safety’s (DOS) mission is to provide essential public safety services to Denver communities while acting with compassion, care, and integrity. DOS unifies all of Denver’s safety agencies including the Denver Police Department, Denver Fire Department, Denver Sheriff Department, Denver 9-1-1, and Community Corrections to ensure coordinated, transparent, and timely services to our city. Additionally, the department oversees the Public Safety Cadet Program and Street Engagement Team.

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Denver Supports Those Experiencing Domestic Violence

Published on October 01, 2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized nationally each October, creates an opportunity to increase understanding of domestic violence, uplift survivor voices, remember those whose lives have been lost, and encourage communities to take action.

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Denver Fire Coordinates Multi-Agency HAZMAT Investigation

Published on September 30, 2026

Today, the Denver Fire Department (DFD) coordinated a multi-agency hazardous material (HAZMAT) investigation at the Sam Gary Branch Library following concerns about a potential exposure to a dangerous substance. Subsequent testing conducted by Denver Fire has confirmed that the interior of the library is safe and there is no threat to the community.

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Project Ignite, Denver Fire Department Prepares Women For Firefighting

Published on September 27, 2026

The Women Firefighters of Denver (WFFD) and the Denver Fire Department proudly hosted a two-day hands-on event to expose women to a career in firefighting with the Denver Fire Department.

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Community Events

The Department of Public Safety is committed to engaging with Denver residents through meaningful conversations about public safety. Our community meetings provide opportunities to share feedback, ask questions and discuss the issues that matter most to you. Check back here for updates on upcoming community meetings and opportunities to get involved!

Public Safety Community Series

Join the Department of Public Safety for a series of conversations about the issues that matter most to you. Ask questions, share your ideas, and help shape the future of public safety in Denver.

September 30th Meeting

Begins at 6 PM
3050 Richard Allen Court
Download the Flyer(PDF, 85KB)

October 13th Meeting

Begins at 6 PM
4890 Argonne Way, Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center
Download the Flyer(PDF, 172KB)

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Department of Public Safety
1331 Cherokee St.
Denver, CO 80204
720-913-6020
publicsafety@denvergov.org

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Job Opportunities

Find safety-related job information including the hiring process, requirements, and more.

Data and Transparency

As an extension of the Department of Public Safety's dedication to transparency and accountability, the department is excited to share interactive dashboards to help the public better understand how public safety operates in Denver.

Commissions and Accountability

Learn more about the discipline process, open records requests, and non-monetary settlement terms.

Police Department

The focus of the Denver Police Department is to prevent crime and increase public trust while honoring the responsibilities granted to us by those we serve.

Fire Department

Established in 1866, the Denver Fire Department provides services to the citizens who live in, work in and visit the City and County of Denver.

Sheriff Department

The mission of the Denver Sheriff Department is to provide safe and secure custody for those placed in our care and to perform all of our duties in a manner that is responsive to the needs of our diverse community.

Emergency 9-1-1 Communications

Denver’s 9-1-1 Communications Center is staffed by public safety professionals who are trained to answer 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency telephone calls, as well as dispatch police, fire and paramedic resources.

Community Corrections

The Community Corrections Division is committed to a safer Denver community through effective incarceration alternatives and is made up of three departments.

Street Engagement Team (SET)

The Street Engagement Team (SET) is an unarmed civilian team that conducts outreach, facilitates service connection, and offers quality-of-life resources to Denver’s unhoused population.

Crime Prevention and Control Commission

The Crime Prevention and Control Commission (CPCC) was formed by ordinance in 2005 in partial response to the overcrowded and unsafe conditions at the jails at the time.

About Us

The Department of Public Safety (DOS) unifies all the city agencies tasked with ensuring Denver is the safest and most welcoming city in the nation.

Language Access and Accessibility

It's the policy of the DOS to ensure meaningful access to its programs, services, activities, information and communications to all community members including individuals who are limited English proficient (LEP). When requested, we will provide free language assistance services, including interpretation services to enable effective communication with our department, and translation of publicly provided documents, information, services offered, and other written communications. If you would like to have any DOS public documents, information or written communications translated into your native language, including any documents provided on this website, please send an email identifying your native language and the name of the document or documents to SafetyLanguageAccess@Denvergov.Org.