Denver Police start enforcing the red flag law now — here’s how

As of Jan. 1, the state’s red flag law is in effect. The law allows family members to ask a judge for what’s called an extreme risk protection order, which removes guns from someone that family member believes is a danger to themselves or others. Cops and household members can also request this protective order. Denver Police Division Chief of Investigations Joe Montoya admits the law makes some of his officers nervous but said the department is equipped and prepared to enforce it. And he thinks that could happen soon.