City News
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Jan 4th
Two Boulder police officers put on administrative leave during personnel investigation
The Boulder Police Department is continuing its internal personnel investigation regarding the killing of an elk on the evening of January 1, 2013 in the area of Ninth and Mapleton. Although personnel investigations can take weeks to complete, the Boulder Police Department is taking some administrative action immediately.
Officers Sam Carter and Brent Curnow have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation.
Once the investigations are completed, the information is forwarded to the employee’s chain of command for review and recommendations to the Chief of Police. After this review, the report is reviewed by a panel made up of both citizens and sworn officers who also make recommendations to the Chief. The Chief of Police will make the final decision as to the disposition of the case and whether disciplinary measures may be appropriate.
The Boulder Police Department will not be making further statements while the investigations are pending.
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Bad cop, baaad cop!
Jan 3rd
On Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, a Boulder police officer shot and killed a bull elk in the area of Ninth and Mapleton around 11:00 p.m. According to the officer, he was on routine patrol when he observed the elk, which appeared to be injured. It was limping, and some of the elk’s antlers had been broken off. In the officer’s judgment, the animal needed to be humanely put down.
The elk was in a residential yard when the officer dispatched it with one shot from a shotgun. The elk was taken home to be processed for meat by another officer, who was off-duty at the time.
It appears that the officer did not inform Boulder Police Dispatch about his intentions to dispatch the animal, nor did he notify an on-duty supervisor or file a report on the incident. Since there was no record about the Boulder Police Department’s involvement, it created confusion about who was responsible. We apologize for the confusion and have initiated an internal personnel investigation into the matter.
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department is investigating the matter to determine whether any crime was committed. The Boulder Police Department is cooperating fully with that investigation.
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Boulder using new ultraviolet light technology to safely treat wastewater
Dec 7th
The City of Boulder is making significant improvements to key wastewater treatment processes at the municipal Wastewater Treatment Facility, improving safety and reliability. A new ultraviolet light disinfection system is scheduled to begin disinfecting the community’s wastewater on Monday, Dec. 10.
The new ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection system will replace the existing chlorine gas and sulfur dioxide gas systems, which have been in use since 1990 and pose a significant safety risk. The new technology is more efficient and eliminates the need to store and use hazardous gases. The UV light is a highly effective disinfectant for bacteria, viruses and protozoa.
“The new UV disinfection system is a major milestone for the facility and demonstrates the city’s commitment to continuous operational improvements that meet evolving community and regulatory needs,” said Director of Public Works for Utilities Jeff Arthur.
The Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements also include mechanical and electrical upgrades to the wastewater digester complex and headworks facility. The improvements are funded by a $9.2 million revenue bond and are expected to reduce long-term operating costs. Construction began in July 2011 and is currently on schedule to be completed in March 2013.
Wastewater from the community’s sanitary sewer systems is collected at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, where it is sent through a 20-hour, multi-stage treatment process. The facility treats an average of 12.5 million gallons of wastewater per day. In September 2012, the city’s Wastewater Treatment Facility received a Plant Performance Award from the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (RMWEA) in recognition of the facility’s commitment to outstanding maintenance, operations and public relations.
For more information about the Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements or to schedule a group tour, contact Wastewater Treatment Coordinator Chris Douville at 303-413-7341.
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