Michael B. Hancock

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Public Safety in Denver is guided by our Opportunity Index, so we can get to the root causes of crime and address them, not just respond to the outcomes of it. And we are not done. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️ Required all police officers to file detailed use-of-force reports whenever they draw their weapons ☑️Initiated police-conduct investigations even without a formal complaint being filed — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Added after-hours and weekend navigators to help released inmates connect to housing, transportation and mental-health and other supports ☑️Created a progressive, community-shaped Use of Force policy for both the police and sheriff department — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Established a Case Manager Hub in every police district to better connect people in crisis with medical, mental health and other services ☑️Begun preparing for the upcoming opening of the Solutions Center crisis-stabilization center — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Launched the new Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) pilot to team up unarmed medics, mental-health professionals and navigators to help those in need of help ☑️Started and expanded our co-responder program — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Mandatory de-escalation tactics – because we recognized several years ago that this training was critical to reducing instances of excessive force ☑️New de-escalation training for firefighters and paramedics ☑️Significantly increased community policing — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Increased authority for the Office of Independent Monitor; ☑️Required retention of body-camera video recorded in Denver’s jails ☑️Improved police disciplinary process ☑️Denver police have a duty to intervene — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Launched and supported multiple specialty courts, including Homeless, Sobriety and Drug courts ☑️Banned choke- and strangle-holds and shooting into moving vehicles, among many other use of force changes ☑️Increased authority for the Office of Independent Monitor — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️ Decriminalized marijuana public-consumption tickets and launched the 'Turn Over a New Leaf' program ☑️Adopted sentencing reforms to limit fines and jail time for low-level quality-of-life crimes — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Created internal system to identify officers who may not be violating policy but whose performance and interactions with the public warrant concern ☑️Required reporting of demographic information for all police stops ☑️Eliminated some jail fees and cash bail — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

☑️Implemented mandatory implicit bias training for police ☑️Begun strategic recruitment of police officers with an emphasis on diversity and different life experiences — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

@CityofDenver is a national leader when it comes to innovations and reforms in law enforcement. Here's what we've done: ☑️Mandated the use of body-cams – for both on and off-duty police officers, for SWAT officers during tactical operations, and now sheriff deputies this year — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

We WILL continue to innovate and implement equitable, unbiased and racially-informed reforms that strengthen, rather than weaken, the bonds of trust between communities of color and our police – many of whom are people of color. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

So long as I am Mayor, we will not abolish the Denver Police Department. We will not erode the capacity of our law enforcement and first responders to keep our communities, neighborhoods, schools and homes in Denver, safe. (Thread) — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Happening soon. You can watch here: https://t.co/8TZq8dWhYR. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Denver families, tap in! — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Good morning, Denver. Don't forget to wear your masks when you head out today. https://t.co/57SKkbKBD1 — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

We're sending prayers for rain, rest and relief for our neighbors in the West and the safety of firefighters and residents who are being impacted by the #COFires.🙏🏾 https://t.co/iBCfyxRbEB — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

I firmly stand by the men and women of our Police Department and will continue to hold accountable those who step over the line when dealing with the public. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

City Council should reject it soundly, and the Councilwoman should exercise greater transparency and public accountability before putting something of this magnitude forward for a vote again instead of springing it on the public. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

This is a reckless and irresponsible proposal, the details of which have not been shared, and ignorant of the reforms we have already undertaken in Public Safety. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Beyond disappointing – and without action, the recovery will be longer and more painful than the Great Recession and will rival that of the Great Depression. (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

The U.S. Senate adjourned yesterday for their August vacation without addressing the very real needs of out-of-work Americans, struggling small businesses, and cash-strapped cities and states like Denver and Colorado. (1/2) @SenatorBennet @SenCoryGardner @denverpost — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Happening today, in West Denver! 🗣🗣 Hoy, al oeste de Denver! 🗣🗣 https://t.co/MeONCTAIKE — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

RT @channel2kwgn: 200,000 pounds of food will be given away to families in need at the Pepsi Center on Friday https://t.co/dhZPywvYNe — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Hey, Denver! Have you completed your #2020Census yet? You still have a little more time to get it done. Don't miss… https://t.co/1n1lJI9ZBw — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Mañana, mi equipo proporcionará canastas de alimentos saludables, fórmula y pañales para bebés y alimentos para mascotas en el oeste de Denver. Todo comienza a las 10a hasta las 2p en El Coco Pirata 3325 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80219. 🥗🐶🍼 https://t.co/1JnxNZP6xj — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Mañana, mi equipo proporcionará canastas de alimentos saludables, fórmula y pañales para bebés y alimentos para mascotas en el oeste de Denver. Todo comienza a las 10a hasta las 2p en El Coco Pirata 3325 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80219. 🥗🐶🍼 https://t.co/3pcHFtb13b — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Tomorrow, my team will be providing healthy food baskets, baby formula and diapers, and pet food in West Denver. It all begins at 10a until 2p at El Coco Pirata 3325 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80219. 🥗🍼🐕 https://t.co/lVRCTqttaG — PolitiTweet.org

Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock

Mañana, mi equipo proporcionará canastas de alimentos saludables, fórmula y pañales para bebés y alimentos para mascotas en el oeste de Denver. Todo comienza a las 10a hasta las 2p en El Coco Pirata 3325 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80219. 🥗🐶 🍼 https://t.co/po4hYrXXN8 — PolitiTweet.org