🌱 COS Police Accountability + El Paso Jail Inmate Death Update

Hey, people of Colorado Springs! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Colorado Springs Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A little snow, up to 1". High: 43 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Interim police chief, Adrian Vasquez, is planning to speak to Colorado Springs' Law Enforcement and Transparency and Accountability Commission on Monday, Apr. 4. Chief Vasquez is expected to give a presentation about what happens when an officer is accused of a crime, and current standards of undercover work. (KKTV)
2. An inmate who was found unconscious at an El Paso jail on Mar. 17 and eventually died has been identified as Laura Gibbs, 41. The cause of death is under investigation at this time, but the El Paso County Sheriff's office says that the situation stemmed from a medical emergency. (KKTV)
3. The Mayor of Colorado Springs has joined other CO politicians who disagree with the recently proposed Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention bill. In a statement on Monday, Mayor John Suthers said he is specifically opposed to the fact that possession of 4 grams of fentanyl, "an amount sufficient to kill dozens of people," is considered a misdemeanor. (KOAA News 5)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Reinvention & Vision for the Future: Women of Influence Panel Discussion (Virtual), Hosted By Pikes Peak Library (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Time At Old Colorado City Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Yoga Flow At Library 21c (12:00 PM)
• SERN Community Dinner At Sierra High School (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The 150th Annual Colorado State Fair is only 150 days away! Keep checking the Fair's Facebook page for special ticket offers for the event. (Facebook)
• Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Centers is offering free field trips for K-12 students. Get in touch to learn more about scheduling a field trip for your rschool. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.