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Top Headlines Saturday, October 11, 2008 | 41 ° Mist   PHOTO RED LIGHT IS COMING TO DENVER Program to Reduce Dangerous Side Impact Collisions at Intersections   The Denver Police Department announced the City and County of Denver and Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. have entered into a contract for Redflex to assist the city in implementing a Photo Red-Light Traffic enforcement program.  This project has been in the planning stages for several years. The city has evaluated Photo Red-Light programs across the country to determine the best technology and service provider for this traffic safety program. The Denver Police Department believes this contract will provide Denver a state-of-the art digital photo and video program to reduce dangerous side impact collisions at intersections. CHILD WELFARE PRACTICES EXAMINED Report Called a Tough, Fair and Independent Review   The Denver Department of Human Services has released the results of a third-party review of its child welfare practices. Roxane White, DDHS Manager, called for the third party review in November 2007. This request was made after a second child fatality in Denver, and in response to a commitment to improve and strengthen the department’s child protection practices.   "The review found that while we do a number of things well there are areas where we need to improve," White said. "We have already instituted some of the recommendations and the rest will be in place by Nov. 30 of this year." The review was conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Child Welfare League of America in collaboration with the Colorado State Department of Human Services.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

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Announcements Non-Profits Can Raise Cash as Poll Workers In an innovative effort to meet the need for Election Day poll workers, nonprofit organizations can organize their volunteers to work the polls and donate their fees as a fund-raiser for the organization. Only 2 Free Public Art Tours Remain This Year! Two Saturdays left to explore the City’s public art program. Don't miss out on these free tours - one in October, one in November. Sign up now!  Read more for details.   Energy Assistance Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The maximum benefit has been increased for the upcoming season to help families pay their energy bills this upcoming winter.  2008 One Book, One Denver Picked Mayor Hickenlooper has unveiled the 2008 One Book, One Denver selection. Dashiell Hammett’s Classic "The Thin Man" will be at the center of community-wide activities and events through October. Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. More Announcements      1