Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 2000
Add to My HeroesDennis Michael Licata
Police Officer Dennis Licata died after being involved in a motorcycle crash while responding to the scene of a construction accident with lights and siren.
During the response, Officer Licata's Harley-Davidson motorcycle was involved in a collision with a small vehicle. He was thrown from the bike. He was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
Officer Licata had received eight commendations during his four years with the Denver Police Department. He is survived by his 3-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 43 ReflectionsOfficer Licata,
I celebrated 25 years clean and sober June 15th, 2023. You took me to detox on that day in 1998. God bless you. My family are grateful that you were the one to convince me that I had a lot to live for.
A grateful citizen
Candace Krueger
Citizen
January 6, 2024
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