Denver Police launch program to build trust and reduce crime [Video]

DENVER, Colorado — The Denver Police Department wants to fight crime with a new program to increase community engagement while officers are doing patrols. In his State of the City address, Mayor Mike Johnston announced Trust Patrols as the new program with two goals: developing trust in the community and improving relationships to reduce crime. 

“We know that the best way to stop crime is to prevent it, and the best way to prevent crime is to build trust,” Mayor Johnston said. 

He explained it as an opportunity for officers to get out of the patrol car and walk into a business or public place. Officers will then find out what’s working, what’s not and what can be done better. 

The Denver Police Department launched the program last month, starting with 69 …