✅ PLEASE VOTE for Denver Police District 2 OFFICER OF THE MONTH!
Mochoruk, Christie - DPD CA1714 Program Manager
Officer of the Month Nominations are chosen by review of daily, weekly and monthly District 2 Command staff notes, highlighting significant officer interactions on calls for service. During these reviews, and unsolicited, command staff make note of exceptional police work. At the end of each month command staff decides to select three officer interactions they feel are most worthy of positive recognition. These are the 3 nominations you see each month, being nominated for officer of the month.
All DPD District 2 community members are encouraged to vote! One vote per household please. To vote, reply to this email (christie...@denvergov.org) with "Nomination A" or "Nomination B" or "Nomination C". Please vote for only ONE nomination. All votes must be received by May 30, 2026 - Thank you for participating!
Nomination A: Officer Charlie Sneed and Officer Caleb Conner
Officer Sneed and Officer Conner were dispatched to the area of 31st St and Brighton Blvd after numerous callers reported an individual was armed with a metal pole and acting erratic. Callers reported the male was in the roadway, striking vehicles with the pole, threatening pedestrians, and yelling that he could not be killed. Recognizing the severity of the call, Officer Sneed and Officer Conner met up before arriving on scene to coordinate and ensure they had adequate 40mm baton rounds available. Once both officers arrived on scene, they blocked traffic to prevent unnecessary risk to the subject, themselves, and the public. The agitated male then charged at Officer Conner, who was able to deploy a 40mm baton round which caused the man to stop on the sidewalk. Officers gave the male numerous orders to comply, but he refused and continued to display aggression and threatened violence against officers. After several more 40mm baton rounds were used, officers were able to gain compliance and arrest the male. The decision making and tactical competencies displayed by both Officer Conner and Officer Sneed prevented unnecessary harm to themselves, the public and the subject. Both officers remained calm and poised while engaged in a highly stressful and dangerous situation. The subject was arrested and charged with Felony Menacing and Felony Criminal Mischief.
Nomination B: Officer Jesus Hernandez and Officer Steven De Mata
Officer Jesus Hernandez and Officer Steven De Mata contacted a male party who stated he had recently lost his job. The father of 5 small children stated he had full custody of his children and mentioned he was running low on groceries. Officer Hernandez and Officer De Mata observed desperation from the male party as he stated he did not want to ask for help. Officer Hernandez and Officer De Mata asked if a welfare check could be done on the children to ensure they had what they needed. Officers observed the fridge and pantry to be left with very little to no food. The children inside the apartment ranged from ages 3 to 8 years of age. The children appeared to be in good spirits when contacted. Officer Hernandez and Officer De Mata then took it upon themselves to buy groceries for the family. The father and children were all very grateful. The father stated he was from the south and mentioned this was the first time he had called officers and did not expect the experience he had received. Thank you to Officer Hernandez and Officer De Mata for helping a family in need.
Nomination C: Officer Kevin Lippard and Officer Jose Mendoza
This incident involved a high‑risk robbery suspect who had reportedly used a firearm to take a vehicle from the victim the previous evening. The suspect was believed to still be armed, had fled from officers, and was known to reside in the area, creating a dynamic and potentially dangerous environment for responding units. Officer Kevin Lippard played a critical role in the tactical containment and apprehension of the suspect. When the suspect fled out the back of a leasing office, Officer Lippard immediately recognized the need to cut off escape routes and moved to cut off from the opposite direction. His decision to approach from an opposite angle prevented the suspect from escaping the perimeter and reduced the risk of an extended foot pursuit. When confronted with a suspect who refused commands and was believed to be armed, Officer Lippard maintained composure, issued clear and lawful commands, and successfully gained compliance without force. Officer Mendoza provided essential support by maintaining visual contact with the suspect as he ran, coordinating with cover officers, and ensuring the arrest area remained secure. While Officer Lippard arrested the suspect, Officer Mendoza managed scene control, assisted in the search incident to arrest, and completed the arrest paperwork to ensure the case was properly documented for investigative follow‑through. Together, these officers demonstrated exceptional tactical judgment, communication, and teamwork during a dangerous call involving a fleeing robbery suspect with a reported firearm. Their coordinated actions resulted in the suspect’s safe apprehension, recovery of evidence, and preservation of the victim’s ability to positively identify the offender.
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For non-urgent questions, comments or to connect with our DPD District 2 Community Resource Officers email:
Technician Borquez – mike.b...@denvergov.org
Technician Ruiz – hana...@denvergov.org
Officer Cervantes – isabella....@denvergov.org
Officer Hernandez – jesus.h...@denvergov.org
The Denver Police District 2 Station is located at 3921 Holly Street Denver CO 80207
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Christie Mochoruk | Community Engagement Program Manager - District 2,
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