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Durango Police Department

Durango police chief says active shooter protocols have evolved over decades

Today, officers are trained to stop a suspect above all else

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees

Two dispatchers, one supervisor monitor emergency calls on most days

DATE: Jun 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver in Main Avenue crash dies from injuries; co-workers mourn loss

Mario Garcia worked as a kitchen manager at Steamworks Brewing Co. in Durango

DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police identify those involved in head-on crash Friday on Main Avenue in Durango

Northbound driver crossed median and collided with oncoming vehicle

DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises

Joint Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police arrest Albuquerque man suspected of killing two roommates

Law enforcement flattened suspect’s tires and took him into custody as he left store

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Police investigate a shooting death on north Main Avenue in Durango

Man found dead with gunshot wound at Spanish Trails Inn & Suites

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Colorado law allows cyclists to skip stop signs when the coast is clear

Durango police chief cautions bicyclists to slow down and watch for traffic, but supports decision

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango car lot riddled with bullets in apparent late-night drive-by

Owner estimates damage at $35,000 to $45,000

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fewer crimes in Durango during first quarter of 2022 compared with same time last year

Police prioritizing ‘hot spots’ in preventive strategy to reduce offenses

DATE: May 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Police Department hosts drive-thru drugs drop-off

National Drug Take Back Day a campaign to encourage safe disposal of unused prescription medications

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Park Elementary lockout lifted as police respond to armed suspect on East Eighth Avenue

Incident did not pose immediate threat to students or staff; classes resumed as normal

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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