DENVER — Students from Summit Academy and Skinner Middle School stepped into the shoes of forensic scientists Monday, dusting for fingerprints, analyzing blood samples, and testing fibers as part of a mock diamond theft investigation hosted by the Denver Police Museum .

The hands-on program, held at the Denver Police Department’s District 1 station, is designed to spark interest in STEM careers while also building bridges between young people and law enforcement.

“Students are learning all about different types of careers within the industry,” said Ashley Sullivan, coordinator of Denver Public Schools’ SPARK program . “They get to explore different careers and align skills with what they’re learning in school.”

Over the course of the day, students rotated through stations led by cur

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