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'Enhances The Divide': Chief Paul Pazen Shares Concerns After 'Avoid Police' Video Shown At Denver School Assembly

In a statement, the district said the video was not vetted before it was presented to the student body.

"Unfortunately, what I saw enhances the divide that we're all trying to bridge," Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen said after watching the video.
"Unfortunately, what I saw enhances the divide that we're all trying to bridge," Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen said after watching the video. (CBS)

Denver Public Schools officials are addressing concerns from the community after a controversial video was shown to students at Denver South High School. The video's message about how to respond to bias motivates attacks includes a tip to "avoid police." In a statement, the district said the video was not vetted before it was presented to the student body.

"Unfortunately, what I saw enhances the divide that we're all trying to bridge," Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen said after watching the video.

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