Title
Compassion, Strength & Honor
Artist
Christopher Oar
Location
Denver County Jail
Neighborhood
Central Park
Year
2013
Artwork Type
Public Sculpture
Material
mirrored and stainless steel
What People Are Saying
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5 people say Photogenic
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3 people say Family Friendly
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2 people say Love it
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2 people say Interactive
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1 people say Thought Provoking
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1 people say Hidden Gem
About This Piece
Compassion, Strength, & Honor is a sculpture located outside of the Denver County Jail. It includes two representations of the sheriff badge. The upright badge has a mirror-like star, inviting the onlooker to become a part of the work. It also includes 21 rivets symbolizing the 21-gun salute performed at the annual Fallen Officer Memorial honoring fallen deputies. The leaning badge represents our fallen officers. This sculpture combines the past and the future of the Denver Sheriff Department in one piece of art.