Capitol Hill residents are served under the Denver Police Department’s District Six. The District Six station is located at 1566 Washington St., and residents can call the station’s non-emergency line at (720) 913-2800. (In emergencies, dial 911).
District Commander Kimberly Bowser oversees District Six. Residents can contact their district commander with questions about safety efforts, crime prevention programs, and law enforcement strategies.
Community Resource Officers (CROs) can help with property disputes, fraud awareness, and neighborhood crime prevention. They work directly with the public to guide home security, personal safety, and organizing neighborhood watch programs.
Capitol Hill residents interested in forming a neighborhood watch can contact their District Six CROs to do so. Neighborhood watch groups work closely with police to report suspicious activity and share safety alerts with the community.
Crime statistics for Capitol Hill can be found using Denver’s online crime dashboard, which tracks reported offenses throughout the city. The dashboard allows residents to search for specific types of crime in their area over the past six months. The crime map is updated Monday-Friday and provides information on property crimes, violent crimes, and other public safety issues.
Capitol Hill residents can also attend Commander Bowser’s Advisory Group meetings, which are held at the District Six station on the third Monday of every month at 10 am. The meetings give residents an opportunity to talk directly with law enforcement about crime and safety concerns in their neighborhood. Residents who need special accommodations, such as an ASL interpreter, are advised to contact the station at least three days before the meeting.
Denver PD recommends several crime prevention strategies to help residents protect their property, including: keeping doors and windows locked, trimming landscaping to remove potential hiding spots, and installing motion-activated lights to reduce the risk of burglary. As an additional safety precaution, residents can request a vacation watch service, which allows officers to conduct extra patrols around a home while the occupants are away.
Another resource available to Capitol Hill residents is the Cop Shops program, which provides volunteer-run police storefronts in commercial areas. Cop Shops allow residents to file non-emergency police reports, such as thefts, auto break-ins, and vandalism. Volunteers also provide crime prevention materials and help coordinate community clean-up efforts.
Another way residents can stay up-to-date on safety tips is through the Denver Police Department’s official social media pages, where updates about public safety efforts are regularly posted.
Capitol Hill residents have several ways to get involved in community safety efforts, from neighborhood watch programs to crime prevention meetings with local law enforcement. By using available public safety resources and staying informed, residents can help maintain a safer neighborhood.