Denver’s Executive Director of Public Safety, Armando Saldate, is stepping down from his role with the City and County of Denver today to lead the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Director Saldate has served as the city’s Executive Director of Public Safety for more than three years. He was first nominated for the role by Mayor Michael Hancock in January 2022 and was nominated again by Mayor Mike Johnston in November 2023.
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“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Armando Saldate and our deepest thanks for his years of dedicated service to the City of Denver,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “Armando has led the Department of Public Safety with integrity, steady leadership, and a deep commitment to our community. His impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish him all the best in this next chapter.”
“After spending a decade with this remarkable department, I can truly say that serving as Denver’s Executive Director of Public Safety has been one of the greatest privileges of my career,” said Executive Director Saldate. “I’ve had the honor of working alongside passionate public safety staff who have faced immense challenges with strength and integrity, and I am most proud of their unwavering resilience. Their courage, compassion, and tenacity continue to inspire me. Though I am stepping away from this role, my support for this team and this community remains as strong as ever. I look forward to watching Denver’s public safety evolve and thrive in this next chapter.”
Department of Public Safety Chief of Staff Jeff Holliday will serve as the acting Executive Director as the process to appoint the department’s next leader begins.