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City Council approves a big raise for police weeks after citywide cuts

Proponents said the public wants them to support the police — even as other city workers lost their jobs.

After a fiery Monday night debate, Denver City Council approved raises for police officers over the next three years. 

The raises were granted even as Mayor Mike Johnston tries to fill a $250 million budget shortfall.