The Denver Police Department on Thursday announced the arrests of 42 people in a single day at Union Station.
It happened on Wednesday, and was part of a recent effort to curb the amount of criminal activity that has been happening in and around the transportation hub.“Yesterday’s arrests demonstrate our commitment to curbing crime and making this space safe for everyone,” said Denver Police Chief Paul M. Pazen in a prepared statement, referring to the bus and train terminal in lower downtown.
The department stated in a news release that Wednesday’s actions were part of their largest single-day police operation at Union Station to date. They said they arrested people with outstanding warrants as well as people who were spotted committing illegal activities.
In addition to to the arrests, police say one of their staff, an “outreach case coordinator,” contacted 10 different people who were in distress and in need of help and made an effort to provide them with information on city resources that are available.on the shocking number of people loitering in the underground bus terminal not using RTD buses or other buses who could be seen using drugs, sleeping or simply passed out.
“We’re getting it under control,” Hancock said. “Our police department and other agencies have moved in and a tremendous presence to clean up Union Station. We recognize how important the hub of our transportation system is. We cannot lose it and we won’t lose it.”Here is an official statement from Denver Union Station about the arrests:
The historic Denver Union Station building – which encompasses the Great Hall, The Crawford Hotel, as well as partner dining establishments and retail spaces – is a privately leased, privately operated entity. The Denver Union Station Alliance contracts an independent security team to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our guests, our associates, and the community within our space.
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