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šŸŒ± Why Thorntonā€™s mayor is rejecting a citizen panel on police technology

Thornton, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Thornton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Thorntonā€™s mayor is rejecting a citizen panel on police technology
  • Why did one Thornton officer run nearly 20,000 license plate searches?
  • Is Mountain Range High really at risk of closing?

Also on today's calendar: Moving the Words with Franklin Cruz and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy, with a high of 84 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 37 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Thornton mayor will not support a citizen-led police panel (northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com) ā€” Thorntonā€™s mayor says she will not support creating a citizen-led panel to oversee the police department, arguing existing council oversight is enough. A local group, Thornton for All, disagrees, pushing for a resident committee to review technologies like Flock license plate readers and emergency alert systems after concerns over privacy, data breaches, and recent communication gaps.
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ā€¢ Thornton Police looking into complaint that officer ran nearly 20,000 Flock searches (13newsnow.com) ā€” Thornton Police are reviewing a complaint that one officerā€™s Flock license plate reader account ran nearly 20,000 searches with very few tied to case numbers, raising civil-liberties concerns. After public pushback at city council meetings, the department has tightened oversight with more frequent audits and stricter documentation, while community advocates continue to push for independent review.
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ā€¢ Thornton School Board Debates Closure of Historic Mountain Range High Amid Enrollment Drop (northdenvernews.com) ā€” Thornton families may hear rumors about Mountain Range High closing, but district officials say thereā€™s no confirmed plan or formal proposal to shut the school. Instead, Adams 12 is pouring bond money into a massive rebuild of Thornton High, with construction expected to start in 2026 and long-term upgrades planned across the district.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday April 22
  • 8 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Refresher
    Colorado Environmental Health Association , 4209 County Rd 24 1/2 , Longmont
    8:00 am
  • Community Night- America 250 Trivia Night
    Century Middle School Denver, CO 80241
    5:00 pm
  • Art Show and Portfolio Review
    The Studio School
    5:00 pm
  • Community Night
    Century Middle School Denver, CO 80241
    5:00 pm

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  • Lost Cat
    Maybe 8lbs, friendly, no collar. VERY thirsty! ****UPDATE: chipped and picked up by Animal Control. Good luck kitty #reunited (Nextdoor Villages at Riverdale)
  • I need help from my neighbors.
    I took my dog for a walk today and my key ring that had my mailbox keys on it fell off her leash where I had it hooked on. Itā€™s 2 keys on a black ā€¦ (Nextdoor Woodglen)
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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