Citizens Appreciate Police - CAP

Congratulations to Officer Melissa Martin!

On December 31, 2021, Officer Melissa Martin responded to a noise complaint that resulted in a welfare check. She made contact and spoke with a woman who looked very sickly and pale. The woman told Officer Martin that she recently left an abusive relationship with her boyfriend and that she also suffers from mental illness and is trying to cope with her substance abuse. She also told Officer Martin that she had no food and had not eaten in four to five days. When Officer Martin checked the refrigerator, it was completely empty, so Officer Martin purchased food for the week using her own funds, and delivered the groceries to the woman. Officer Martin’s generosity and kindness went above and beyond the call of duty for someone in need. She is an excellent example of professionalism and demonstrated her commitment to the community she serves.

Formed in 1978 by Mayor Bill McNichols and District Attorney Dale Tooley, CAP is a nonprofit organization that recognizes Denver police officers that serve the public above the regular call of duty. Since its inception, more than 400 officers have received the CAP award. Please join us in congratulating this very worthy addition to this group!

Photo credit: Denver Police Department

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Denver police officers recognized for acts of kindness Six Denver police officers were recognized by “Citizens Appreciate Police” for going above and beyond the call of duty to help community members.