Denver sheriff’s deputies face pay freeze this year under contract approved by City Council

Denver City Council approved a one-year contract Monday night with the union representing sheriff’s deputies, effectively freezing salaries and cutting other benefits for the year that’s already well underway.
The newly approved contract means deputies will not receive raises this year, Department of Public Safety’s Director of Communications Kelli Christensen said. It also temporarily suspends uniform allowances, premium holiday pay and benefits for seven holidays and longevit