New Program Will Help Low-Level Offenders With Community Services

DENVER (CBS4)– Denver city officials are working on a new program to help prevent crime that actually decriminalizes some forms of low-level crime. It’s called Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion or LEAD.Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen (credit: CBS)
City leaders say the program works because instead of arresting people for low-level drug and prostitution crimes, officers will help direct them to community services. That includes treatment for substance abuse and job training. (credit: