GMDMA Meeting of april 03, 2025
CU Boulder's Racist Hiring Practices
Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer discussed Mayor Wellington Webb's recent Press Release as he says, “I want to know if the regents [at CU] want to go on record as being the most segregated university under their tenure when the history of Colorado is written,” Webb asked at a press conference. “You cannot have an institution that’s all white and the team all Black; that based upon the visual itself speaks of segregation.” The article may be viewed on CPR News https://www.cpr.org/2025/03/21/mayor-webb-calls-on-cu-regents-to-review-university-hiring-practices/
Elias Diggins, Sheriff of Denver City & County
Guest Speaker, Sheriff Elias Diggins:
He thanked the Alliance for inviting him to speak today as well as for supporting him before and now during his tenure as the Sheriff of the City and County of Denver County Jail. He shared how God placed him in his current position and he doesn’t take it for granted for the tremendous impact he has been able to make on the community. He also shared information on programs that have been implemented in both The Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center, i.e. both have video visitation for most inmates now. He also spoke on housing and community services are now available for military veterans such as housing and health. They receive many services through The Denver Sheriff’s Department.
Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM)
The Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM)
Guest Speaker, Lizabeth Perez Castle works exclusively for the community and does not answer to law enforcement. Their work include:
- Receiving and processing community complaints about DPD and DSD sworn personnel;
- Monitoring investigations into complaints, officer-involved shootings, and in-custody deaths involving DPD and DSD sworn personnel;
- Making recommendations about the findings and discipline associated with complaints involving DPD and DSD sworn personnel;
- Publicly reporting on patterns of complaints, findings, and discipline;
- Making recommendations regarding potential law enforcement, corrections, and oversight related policy issues; and
- Engaging the community and law enforcement in the work of the OIM through outreach.
Nicole Taylor, MCJ is Community Relations Director for the OIM.
- She shared the GMDMA The Bridging the Gap Program that seeks to proactively improve relationships between Denver’s youth and its police officers. The Program does this by educating Denver’s youth on their rights and responsibilities when in contact with officers. As well as educating officers on key aspects of adolescent development and de-escalation techniques when contacting youth. Nicole is currently working on another session of the program that will be for students in grades 9 through 12.
