DENVER, June 8, 2020~ INC believes all people regardless of race, religion and mental or economic status be treated equally with respect and dignity by our police and sheriff departments.

We believe all people living in or visiting the City and County of Denver deserve to have confidence that our public safety departments will follow their purpose to serve and protect; that there be a partnership between the departments and citizens to achieve the purpose of service and protection.

We condemn the actions of any safety department that does not stand up to its principles and ignores or participates in violence against any person who is obeying the law.

We recognize there have been continuing inequities in the ways people of color and economic status are treated by our police and sheriff departments.  We are asking that a strong training and monitoring program be instituted to address these inequities, a condemnation of law enforcement agencies use of violence and that swift action be taken if it should occur.

George Mayl, INC President stated, “The on-going protests related to George Floyd’s horrific death must serve as a reminder that we must continue our work to create more inclusive environments for our neighborhoods,” Mayl also said, “As an umbrella advocacy group for all of Denver’s registered neighborhoods, we have a responsibility to ensure we are actionably doing our part to foster inclusivity and equality as well as to represent the voices of all our registered neighborhood members. Our bylaws speak for our standards.”

INC Bylaws -Article III- Non-Discrimination Policy
INC shall execute its purpose without regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, or political party affiliation, except to serve a historically disadvantaged group.

About DenverINC-Established in 1975, Denver INC (Inter Neighborhood Cooperation) is a voluntary, non-profit coalition of representatives from Denver’s registered neighborhood organizations (RNO’s), city agencies and others that gather to promote responsible city change and growth for Denver. RNO Membership represents over 70% of Denver’s housing units.  We focus on citizen education/advocacy and fair-balance presentations on issues impacting Denver residents.