The director of the city agency tasked with screening recruits for the Denver police and fire departments on Tuesday accused Mayor Mike Johnston of pressuring that agency to lower standards so the mayor can meet promises to hire 167 new police officers this year.
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Denver homeless advocates including Housekeys Action Network have demanded that City Council and other leaders help people facing a return to the streets after two years of stable housing.