Police clarifies Taser policy after civilian watchdog blasts proposal
By Esteban L. Hernandez
Published on May 8, 2026.
Denver police has clarified that a recent Taser policy rewrite was published "in error" after the city's Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM) warned that it could increase unnecessary Taser use. The department subsequently rescinded the changes after discovering the error. The OIM report stated that DPD had revised its policy without allowing the watchdog agency to review changes or provide feedback. However, DPD maintains that its current policy is still subject to review and response. The change comes after the department upgraded its Taser model with a new contract with manufacturer Axon, which supplies tasers with less voltage than previous models.
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