Denver has implemented new restrictions on food trucks in the Lower Downtown (LoDo) area, prohibiting them from operating between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. on weekends in certain blocks, as part of an effort to reduce crowd-related violence following bar closures. The Denver Police Department (DPD) believes that food trucks congregating in high-traffic areas can lead to increased incidents of crime and has introduced 'food truck destination zones' to provide safer dining options away from nightlife hotspots. Critics, including food truck operators, argue that these restrictions unfairly target their businesses and do not effectively correlate food trucks with crime. Despite DPD's assurances that the policy is not a 'ban,' it reflects a significant shift from previous support for food trucks in the late-night scene, which was emphasized during Mayor Mike Johnston's campaign. The changes come as violent crime has reportedly decreased in the area, leading some to question the necessity of such measures. The DPD aims to create a safer environment by managing crowd dynamics but faces backlash from local businesses who feel the new policy could harm their operations.