DENVER — Cmdr. Commander Paul Pazen will take the helm. Pazen joined the department in 1995 after five years in the Marines. White quickly reorganized the rank structure, changed the time off policy and redrew district boundaries. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Sandra Lee Pazen, 62, Fort Collins, CO, and Paul Damon Pazen, 63, Fort Collins, CO, have been indicted by a Butte County grand jury on charges of financial elder abuse. Staff writer Jon Murray contributed to this story. Paul Pazen, who has overseen operations in District 1 in northwest Denver since 2012, was appointed Thursday as the next Denver Police Department chief by Mayor Michael Hancock. Join Facebook to connect with Paul Pazen and others you may know. White's efforts to reform the department earned him praise from some, but also a good share of criticism, including from within the department's ranks. Cmdr. Paul Pazen, who has overseen operations in District 1 in northwest Denver since 2012, was appointed Thursday as the next Denver Police Department chief by Mayor Michael Hancock. Paul Pazen Named To Replace Robert White As Denver Police … DENVER (CBS4) – The police chief for the Denver Police Department marched arm & arm with peaceful protesters on Monday. He started his career as a patrol officer and has spent time on the SWAT unit and as an investigator in the internal affairs bureau. His first words spoken through a megaphone were “George Floyd.” YouTube video in 2012: The Associated Press contributed to this report. Paul Pazen Named To Replace Robert White As Denver Police Chief, Rocky Mountain PBS: Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker, News That Matters, Delivered To Your Inbox, Denver Police Chief Robert White To Retire, Mayor Won't Discipline Police Chief Over Chase, Records Request. Cmdr. Qusair Mohamedbhai, a lawyer who has won large settlements from the city over officers’ use of excessive force and a member of the selection committee, said Pazen shined during his interview with the committee. I’ve never seen him interrupt somebody. Go to shop.cpr.org. She has spent more than 20 years in the newspaper world. Pazen will replace Chief Robert White, who came to Denver six years ago to reform the department, and on Thursday, Pazen said he would be “in lock step” with changes White brought to the job. During this time, he has served throughout the city, developing a deep understanding of the city and its people. Peak Perspectives: No ‘Natives’ Or ‘Townies’ Here, Colorado Retailers Aim To Avoid Black Friday Crowds This Year — Without Losing Sales, Coronavirus Pushes Metro Denver Car Thefts To New Heights, Missing Holiday Traditions? Mayor Hancock names Paul Pazen, a district…, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Submit to Stumbleupon (Opens in new window). Chief Robert White hugs Commander Paul Pazen after Pazen was introduced as Denver's new chief of police on Thursday, June 28, 2018. As chief, Pazen will command a growing department that is nearly 1,500 officers strong. Proceeds from every purchase go to support the news and music you love. Within each patrol district, there are up to 3 different sectors. Michael Calo, Joseph Montoya and Ronald Saunier. Learn about BIO, register for events and explore member services. “But the real challenge is in the position.”. On Monday, July 9, 2018, Paul M. Pazen was sworn in as the 70thChief of Police for the Denver Police Department. It takes a good day’s drive to cover Colorado, but we’ll help you do it in a few minutes each morning. Pazen moves into the job held by Chief Robert White, who announced his retirement in April, after leading the department since 2011. Pazen also spoke to a crowd of people and answered some of their questions. I’ve never seen him act rudely. Each sector is made up of numerous precincts. Pazen will become the second Latino Police Chief in Denver’s history, according to the department. Commander Paul Pazen is greeted by well wishers after being introduced as Denver's new chief of police on Thursday, June 28, 2018. “The Denver Police Protective Association would like to formally congratulate Cmdr. "I trust that he will work to better unify the department, build stronger bridges with the community and hold our officers accountable," the mayor said. Chief Pazen began serving the Denver community as a police officer in 1995 and his experience includes 12 years of command level experience in several areas of police operations. “Chief Pazen was chosen from five very qualified candidates and was selected for the job due to his quality of leadership and management. Pazen, 47, was raised by a single mother in northwest Denver and only left home for five years after graduating from North High School to serve a hitch in the Marine Corps. “There are very few people in our department who are as connected in this community than Paul Pazen.”. Paul M Pazen, age 127, Denver, CO 80211 View Full Report. Colorado Gov. Keeler: Jeff Bridich is a coward. Pazen will become the second Latino Police Chief in Denver’s history. Councilman Paul López, whose council district has overlapped with Pazen’s turf, credited the commander for building trust with immigrant and refugee communities in west neighborhoods — no simple task — as he has served as the face of the police department at neighborhood meetings. 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