"Three in ten Coloradoans are in need of mental health or substance use disorder care," stated one proclamation. "In Colorado, 78 percent of firearm deaths are suicides, and nearly half of all suicide deaths in Colorado involve the use of a firearm," noted the other.
Several different departments dedicated to public health and safety in Denver presented to city council on Wednesday to address the increase in crime in the community and potential solutions.
With Denver's “20 is plenty” ordinance now going to a full city council vote, the speed limit could be reduced on neighborhood streets from 25 to 20 mph. But residents aren’t completely sold it will work.