Denver Police Department - Rank Structure and Insignia

Rank Structure and Insignia

Title Insignia
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief Appointed by the Chief of Police from Commander and Captain ranks.
Commander Appointed by the Chief of Police from Lieutenant and Captain ranks.
Captain Promotion based on panel interview/departmental assessment.
Lieutenant Promotion based on a written examination and panel interview/departmental assessment.
Sergeant Promotion based on a written examination and panel interview/departmental assessment.
Corporal At least one year service as a technician before eligibility for promotion to corporal (after an additional written examination and interview).
Technician No insignia

At least three years service as a police officer before eligibility for promotion to Technician (after an additional written examination and interview).
Police Officer 4th-1st Class

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