- The commission shall, in collaboration with the P.O.S.T. board, evaluate existing training for peace officers concerning interactions with persons with disabilities. The commission shall examine:
- Whether the training is included as a part of basic training or any other training program approved by the P.O.S.T. board and provided by a law enforcement training academy;
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- If the training is required, the number of hours of training required; or
- If the training is optional, the number of hours of training offered; and
- The qualifications and experience required of instructors who provide the training.
- The commission shall review existing training curricula concerning first responder interactions with persons with disabilities offered by organizations in Colorado and other states. The commission’s review must include identifying existing curricula offered by governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations, evaluating whether any identified existing and available curricula is adequate to train peace officers in Colorado, and whether any existing curricula could be modified to properly train peace officers in Colorado.
Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1122), ch. 405, p. 2689, § 1, effective June 30.