Colorado sheriff oversight

Denver County

Denver Office of the Independent Monitor

Founded 2004 D.R.M.C. §§ 2-371 to 2-392 (Ord. 730-04, amended through Ord. 882-21)

Independence

50 / 100 limited

LE capability

26 / 40 moderate

How these scores are calculated

Independence dimensions
Appointment method	Mixed (multi-branch)	+12 / 20
Term length	Not specified	0 / 15
Removal standard	At will	0 / 20
Budget independence	Legislative line item	+8 / 15
Subpoena / testimony	Subpoena + compel testimony	+10 / 10
Records access	Full access	+5 / 5
Public reports required	Yes	+5 / 5
Pre-publication review	None — published directly	+10 / 10
Total		50 / 100

Law-enforcement capability
Discipline authority	Advisory	+6 / 12
Use-of-force investigation	Independent investigation	+10 / 10
Evidence access	Full access	+10 / 10
Civilian composition	No civilian requirement	0 / 8
Total		26 / 40

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