Denver, CO
Denver will end relationship with Flock as mayor announces new provider for license plate cameras
Denver will end its contract with Flock Safety, the controversial provider of a network of license plate-reading cameras, and will propose a new deal with a competing company, Mayor Mike Johnston confirmed to The Denver Post.
After facing months of public criticism over the city’s relationship with Flock, the mayor’s office is proposing a new contract with Axon, which already provides other technology for the Denver Police Department.
Over the past year, hundreds of Denverites had criticized Johnston for repeatedly extending the city’s contract with Flock despite reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had used Flock’s database to aid in President Donald Trump’s mass-deportation campaign.
The company has also faced scrutiny of its nationwide camera system, which many critics is essentially a mass-surveillance network ripe for abuse.
“We feel like we heard from Denverites and we got feedback. And we have spent the last nine months listening to the community, working with City Council, working with privacy experts … and law enforcement on what people wanted from a system that would meet everyone’s concerns,” Johnson said in an exclusive interview with The Post.
When asked about his views on Flock, Johnston said he concerns had grown “over the course of the process” of working with the company and that, ultimately, it was “not the right fit.”
“It’s not whether I like them or dislike them. It’s a matter of whether they can deliver the service that we best need,” he said.
The proposed contract with Axon would have some differences with the one with Flock, he said. Axon doesn’t have a national database of any kind for local or federal law enforcement agencies to tap into. The new deal will also have a shorter retention policy for the photos the cameras snap — 21 days instead of 30 days under Flock.
“Axon has the single highest level of security protections,” Johnston said, while talking about all the companies that submitted bids. “It’s essentially the same standard used for storing people’s personal medical information.”
Axon will use the same database that it uses for Denver police officers’ body-worn camera footage, he said. The photos its new cameras will take will also focus only on vehicles and license plates, he said — not people’s faces. The company has also agreed not to give ICE access to the data.
“I understand there are some people who want no cameras at all,” he said. “The reality is, my job is both to protect civil liberties and to protect folks from crime and we have to find a middle ground on that.”
DPD used license plate data in about 40% of its homicide investigations last year and in about a third of the non-fatal shooting investigations, according to a city news release about the new contract. The cameras have also played a role in the recovery of more than 400 stolen cars.
Johnston said that in his conversations with residents, “very few to nearly none” of them said they didn’t want the city using cameras of any kind.
Denver also plans to stop sharing the camera data with any other police departments, Johnston said. Once the new system is in place, the city will begin inviting certain agencies in the surrounding area to use the data if they agree to set rules.
The city’s latest contract with Flock, which the mayor’s office unilaterally signed in October without council approval, will end March 31. The Axon contract, which will be for one year and cost $150,000, would begin immediately after.
While the new contract’s value will be below the $500,000 threshold that requires council approval, Johnston said his team would bring it through the council approval process anyway “to be extra transparent and extra collaborative.”
The council unanimously rejected a two-year contract with Flock last May, partly because the mayor’s office requested that it do so after hearing backlash from council members and the public. Johnston’s administration then twice extended the contract without council approval.
Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer supported the announcement in a statement included in the news release Tuesday.
“This technology makes a real difference in public safety,” she said. “I look forward to considering this contract with a fresh and fair assessment as it goes through the council process.”
Denver Auditor Tim O’Brien told city officials last week that he wouldn’t countersign the latest contract because, he said, it created a “risk of liability” for the city.
Under the latest extension, Johnston’s administration added new requirements to Flock’s contract that it said were intended to protect sensitive data.
The state legislature is now considering a bill that would block government agencies from using license plate data without a warrant.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Von Miller has made it abundantly clear that he would like to return to the Denver Broncos and finish his career where it started. Miller has made that fact known at every possible opportunity, including a Von’s Vision charity event on Wednesday.
“I would love to bring back those Super Bowl 50 vibes, love to assist, to be the vice president to Bo Nix, to Courtland Sutton,” Miller said. “I’ve been the guy and also I’ve been the vice president as well. I would love to contribute to us getting back to the glory land, to holding up that trophy.”
Miller went on to note that he has lobbied coach Sean Payton to sign him (Payton coached Miller at a flag football tournament earlier this year).
Unfortunately for Miller, it sounds like there are no plans for a potential reunion with his old club. The Denver Post‘s Luca Evans reported that “as of last week,” there have been no talks between the Broncos and Miller’s representatives about a potential contract.
With a crowded outside linebacker room, Denver seems unlikely to re-sign Miller, but the 37-year-old pass rusher said he will “for sure” play in 2026. After totaling nine sacks with the Washington Commanders last fall, Miller will probably be able to find a home as a rotational pass rusher, but it might not be with the Broncos.
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Denver, CO
Denver Summit FC delays opening of Centennial Stadium, will play next 2 home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Denver Summit FC will play their next two home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Colorado’s first professional women’s soccer team was hoping to be at their new training facility in Centennial by July, but team says recent rain delayed construction, so they need to push back by two weeks.
That means their July 3 and July 12 matches will be at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.
Summit FC is hopeful to be at their stadium in Centennial for their July 18 game against the Portland Thorns.
Centennial Stadium will ultimately become Summit’s training facility. They’ll play their games there until 2028, when they hope to move into their official home stadium at the Santa Fe Yards at Broadway and I-25. The Santa Fe Yards stadium will have room for more than 14,000 fans.
Denver, CO
Denver Fashion Week Responds To Community Demand With Second Model Audition Date – 303 Magazine
Following overwhelming demand from aspiring models across Colorado, Denver Fashion Week (DFW) has announced a second round of model auditions for its upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 runway season.
According to DFW, the organization received a large number of emails and social media messages from models hoping for another opportunity to audition after the initial model auditions on May 17.
In response, DFW will host an additional audition date on August 9, giving fresh talent another chance to join one of Denver’s biggest fashion platforms.
Known for its commitment to inclusivity and community-driven casting, Denver Fashion Week is searching for both traditional and non-traditional models with strong runway presence, personality, and confidence.
Audition opportunities include:
- Male and female models ages 6–65+
- Kids and teen models ages 6–14
- Stylish moms and fashionable children for the “Mommy & Me” runway segment
DFW continues to emphasize its all-inclusive approach to casting and does not select talent based on race, religion, body type, height, age, or sexual orientation. Both agency-represented and independent models are encouraged to audition.
Model Workshop Recommended
For first-time runway talent or anyone looking to sharpen their walk and stage presence, DFW highly recommends attending its Model Workshop ahead of auditions. The workshop is designed to help prepare models for the runway experience and provide insight into what casting directors are looking for during Fashion Week. REGISTER HERE
Audition Schedule
11:00 AM — Mommy & Me
Moms + children ages 6–12
11:45 AM — Ages 14+
Models 5’4” and under
12:20 PM — Kids & Teens
Ages 6–14
1:00 PM — Ages 14+
Models 5’5”–5’7”
1:45 PM — Ages 14+
Models 5’8”–5’10”
2:30 PM — Ages 14+
Models 5’11” and taller
What To Wear
Models are encouraged to wear fitted clothing that allows the casting team to clearly view silhouette and movement.
Recommended attire includes:
- Black fitted tank top or t-shirt
- Skinny or fitted jeans
- Heels 3”+ for those auditioning in heels
- Natural hair
- Minimal makeup and jewelry
DFW also recommends avoiding loud accessories that may distract from the runway presentation.
Important Notes
Models who previously walked in Denver Fashion Week’s Spring 2026 season are not required to audition again.
No comp card is required, as DFW will take measurements, photos and video during auditions.
As Denver Fashion Week continues to expand its platform, the organization remains one of the few major regional fashion weeks actively prioritizing accessibility, diversity and opportunities for emerging talent.
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