Policing Archives - The Boulder Reporting Lab

Colorado Court of Appeals rules Boulder cannot charge fees for bodycam footage in alleged misconduct cases

by John Herrick April 9, 2026

The ruling stems from a lawsuit by Yellow Scene Magazine challenging Boulder over fees the city sought for footage related to a 2023 fatal police shooting.

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Boulder police oversight tensions rise after union complaint, chief says more are possible

by BRL Staff March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

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Boulder clears police oversight co-chair after union files bias complaint against her

by John Herrick March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

A Flock camera on the corner of Arapahoe and Folsom, Dec. 8 2025. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

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Boulder opens bidding process for license plate reader cameras amid Flock backlash

by Brooke Stephenson March 13, 2026March 17, 2026

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Boulder police union files complaint accusing oversight panel co-chair of bias

by John Herrick March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

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‘It’s not working’: Boulder Police Oversight Panel questions limits on its role

by John Herrick February 17, 2026February 18, 2026

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Boulder police and sheriff say they will respond to 911 calls involving ICE

by Brooke Stephenson February 8, 2026February 9, 2026

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‘My constituents do not want Big Brother’: Boulder Sen. Amabile’s bill would limit police use of Flock cameras

by Brooke Stephenson February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Boulder County DA reissues ICE guidance, says residents should call 911 if agents lack judicial warrants

by Brooke Stephenson February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

District Attorney Michael Dougherty speaks at a podium

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Boulder jury finds Jimmy West guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Zaria Hardee

by Brooke Stephenson December 18, 2025December 18, 2025