CAP Awards - April 2024

Today, the nonprofit organization Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) recognized nine Denver Police officers who demonstrated extraordinary kindness and compassion to those in our community.
“CAP’s mission is to highlight the everyday good work DPD officers do that often does not come to the attention of the community,” said Beth Brody, CAP Board Co-Chair. “In today’s ceremony we acknowledged officers who helped stranded female motorists and a homeless father and his autistic nine-year-old son by using their own funds; a detective who showed an out-of-state family his professionalism and work ethic in assisting them in recovering their stolen vehicle; another officer who was able to help a hungry man who wouldn’t leave a business; and officers who assisted and fed a woman in need of immediate shelter.”
Formed in 1978 by Mayor Bill McNichols and District Attorney Dale Tooley, CAP is a nonprofit organization that recognizes Denver Police officers who serve the public above the regular call of duty. Since its inception, more than 550 officers have received the CAP award and pin, which is the only civilian award worn on the officers’ uniforms.
“The Denver Police Department and I are very proud of the nine officers recognized today, along with all of our officers who routinely go above their assigned duties,” said Denver Chief of Police Ron Thomas. “These officers’ compassionate and caring responses to people facing challenging situations show their true commitment to making a positive impact in our community. I also want to thank the CAP Board for recognizing and honoring these deserving officers for their exemplary work.”
CAP Award Recipients:
Officer Armando Jaramillo Jr. and Officer Frankie Archuleta
Officer Kyle Tennyson
Officer Jordan Hewitt
Detective Alicia Martinez and Officer Christopher Velarde
Officer Michael Kim
Officer Anthony Montoya Jr.
Detective Mike Felsoci
The CAP Board, consisting of 13 volunteers, meets four times a year to review nominations, select recipients, and present awards. Each award winner receives a pin that is worn on the officer's uniform and a plaque. Community members wishing to commend an officer for their actions, either on-duty or off-duty, can send a nomination letter to: Citizens Appreciate Police, 1331 Cherokee St. Room 202, Denver, CO 80204. Nominations can also be emailed directly to the CAP Board at [e-mail].