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The $20 Million Band-Aid: Denver’s Forgotten Department
Episode 7 • 31st January 2026 • Colorado Protectors • Colorado FOP
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Why is the City of Denver spending nearly $20 million annually on overtime rather than fixing recruitment and retention? While the Police and Fire departments reach agreements, the Sheriff's Department remains an "afterthought," fighting for fair pay and safety behind the walls. This episode dives into the alarming reality of 290,000 annual overtime hours and the negotiations currently stalled at arbitration

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