The Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) has awarded the City and County of Denver Office of the Auditor a 2014 Distinguished Knighton Award for their report titled "Police Response Time Performance Audit". ALGA recognizes excellence in local government auditing through these annual awards. The Denver audit analyzed police response time trends from 2008-2013 and found that average response times increased as the police force decreased in size. The judges commended the audit for its in-depth analysis, potential to improve public safety, and demonstration of the value of performance auditing for local governments.