Public Safety Program

Mission

The Denver Police Foundation's Public Safety Program (PSP) was created to serve as a liaison between citizens, including all aspects of the business community, and the Denver Police Department, on matters of public safety. The PSP seeks to enhance the city as a safe place to live and work for all citizens, through initiatives that support crime reduction and improve quality of life. 

Since 2003 this program has provided funds for initiatives including the purchase of gunshot trauma kits for each of the Department's patrol and SWAT cars, defibrillators for each of the 6 district substations and headquarters, domestic violence cameras, Explorer Scouting program sponsorship, Chaplains'' uniforms, DVD drives for investigations, suicide prevention training, and support for Families of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons.

The Foundation's  "A " Board of Directors is responsible for directing the PSP.  These Directors are drawn from the community and cannot be Denver elected officials or employees. The "A" Board" sets the PSP mission, priorities, activities and management, while also developing goals for the PSP programs and activities.  These "A " Board members also monitor Foundation financial and program performance, measure the effectiveness of PSP efforts, and work to shape future activities to further PSP objectives.