Denver police ask Broncos revelers on Sunday to represent the city with pride and class, urging Super Bowl fans to follow this advice: “Be a Bronco. Don’t be a donkey.”
“After the Broncos win, eyes will fall upon Denver,” said Cmdr. Rick Kyle. “We want to act like we’ve been there before.”
A large number of police officers will be out in cars and on foot, patrolling downtown and the surrounding areas.
A video the department prepared features Denver Police Chief Robert White imploring partygoers to plan for a ride home and former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith asking fans to celebrate responsibly.
Police officers intend to join in with the crowds, said police spokesman Sonny Jackson, and the officer presence will be similar to what was seen during playoff games. While Jackson did not have a dollar figure as to how much the extra police presence would cost the city, he said the department is smart in rearranging days off and hours to reduce overtime demand.
Fort Collins’ police response depends on whether the Broncos win.
Either way, officer patrols will increase Sunday, but if the Broncos win, incoming vehicle traffic in Old Town and parts of Campus West will be temporarily diverted to ensure the safety of pedestrians, said Fort Collins police spokeswoman Kate Kimble.
Detour signs will be posted at affected roads: north and south College Avenue between Mulberry Street and LaPorte Avenue and east and west roads between Mason Street and Remington Street.
In Aurora, a dedicated team of officers will be out in high numbers conducting DUI patrols, said Aurora police spokesman Chris Amsler.
The officers, who will solely be searching for impaired drivers, will be stationed all over the city.
Similarly, Boulder police plan to increase the number of officers to monitor post-game impaired driving.
