4 Winter 2021-2022 Community Update Newsletter

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A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR STOLZMANN The Louisville Police Department, under the leadership of our Police Chief Dave Hayes, has been recognized for exemplary actions and policies this year. I am very proud of our Police Department and the values they continually display through their actions. In the last year, the Obama Foundation recognized that our department's practices and policies meet the'8 Can't Wait standards' for reimagining policing. The department was also featured on the Denver News for exploring innovative tools like the Bolawrap, a pre -escalation apprehension tool. 2021 Beth Haynes Special Recognition Award Most recently, the Louisville Police Department received a Special Recognition Award at the 2021 Beth Haynes Memorial Ceremony for their exemplary service in responding to domestic violence in Boulder County. In addition to the award for the entire department, four of our officers were nominated for the Beth Haynes Award for demonstrating work of the highest standard of service. Each nomination and award was earned because of deeply emotional casework where the officers used compassion, followed their intuition to dig deeper into what was really happening, and uncovered the truth about domestic violence and/or helped victims, who were terrified of their abusers. Their hard work and training are being recognized at a regional level and this reflects the department's commitment to serving our community. The Boulder County Domestic Violence Task Force and Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County recognition includes: 2021 Beth Haynes Memorial Special Recognition - Louisville Police Department 2021 Beth Haynes Memorial Award Nominees - Sergeant Ben Redard Officer Christopher Humphreys Officer Ben Hibl Officer Don Adam Thank you to the department and to Chief Hayes for your tireless commitment to community policing, investigating beyond the obvious, and for making common sense common again. Mayor Ashley Stolzmann COVID-19 UPDATE Colorado continues to experience high levels of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, primarily of the unvaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for everyone age 5 and older. Residents are encouraged to continue to get tested if they're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, even if vaccinated. In accordance with Boulder County Public Health's Public Health Order, masks are required indoors for everyone age 2 and older in areas of public accom- modation, regardless of vaccination status. Some businesses and events are Vaccine Verified by Boulder County and masks may be removed in their premises. This reflects the most up to date information at the time of printing, but please always check the City's website for the most recent public health guidance and information about City Facilities. For links to free testing sites in Boulder County, the latest mask order, links to Vaccine Verified Premises in Boulder County, and booster and vaccine resources, visit LouisvilleCO.gov/COVID19 or scan the QR Code for more information and to sign up for regular public health updates from the City. IN -PERSON EVENTS City events listed as in -person events may be held as virtual events or cancelled due to the changing nature of public health guidance. Please always check the City's calendar at LouisvilleCO.gov/Calendar before attending any events. EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TASK FORCE On October 28, the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Task Force met for the last time and on November 1, their recommendations were presented to City Council. The recommendations focus on five key areas: • Safe and Welcoming Environment and Language Justice • Housing • Public Accommodation/Access to Services • Youth Engagement • Public Health Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/EDITaskForce to read the full report. Updates will be provided throughout 2022. Page 2 • Winter 2021-22