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File #: 25-403    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/31/2025 In control: Council Work Session
On agenda: 8/11/2025 Final action:
Title: Zachary Bowers v Sergeant Charles Johnson, Officer Devin Mielke, Officer Nathanael Ferrari, Officer Justin Murphy, and Officer Scott Alamo 1:25-cv-1605-WJM-CYC Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
Attachments: 1. 21-403 City Council Memo
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Zachary Bowers v Sergeant Charles Johnson, Officer Devin Mielke, Officer Nathanael Ferrari, Officer Justin Murphy, and Officer Scott Alamo 1:25-cv-1605-WJM-CYC

 

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Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

 

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Zachary Bowers v Sergeant Charles Johnson, Officer Devin Mielke, Officer Nathanael Ferrari, Officer Justin Murphy, and Officer Scott Alamo 1:25-cv-1605-WJM-CYC

The Civil Action Investigation Committee met on July 18, 2025, and recommends City Council acknowledge the City’s obligation to represent the officers involved, as required by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act and the Peace Officer’s Liability Act. The officers were acting in the course and scope of their employment and in good faith. As usual, it is recommended that the City reserve the right to decline payment of any award of punitive damages.

 

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