What is DAREC?
DAREC members are amateur radio (HAM radio) operators who have joined the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program of the Denver Police Department. While some DAREC members are Denver Police Department personnel, many are simply HAM radio operators volunteering their time and expertise. HAM radio has a communication capability unlike any other and when coupled with volunteerism provides a unique resource to the community by providing backup communication to the Denver Police Department and Denver's Emergency Management Office.

What Does DAREC Do?
DAREC works alongside the Denver Police Department in non-enforcement activities. DAREC provides volunteer manpower that frees uniformed Denver Police Department personnel for more critical tasks. DAREC participates in events and situations at the request and direction of the Denver Police Department. Typical events may include the Parade of Lights and the Taste of Colorado. Typical situations may include missing/lost children, AMBER alerts, distributing flyers, natural disasters or various other emergencies.

How is DAREC Organized?
DAREC is an official component of the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program of the Denver Police Department. Joe Hays, KDØGA, is a volunteer and the DAREC coordinator. Technician Bill Brown, KCØBJL, is our Denver Police Department liaison officer.