As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the commission on improving first responder interactions with persons with disabilities created in section 24-31-1002. “First responder” means a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service provider. “Person with a disability” has the same meaning set forth in section 18-6.5-102 (11), and […]
There is created within the department of law and under the control of the office of the attorney general the commission on improving first responder interactions with persons with disabilities. The commission consists of twelve members, appointed by the attorney general, as follows: Two persons with a disability; Two parents of a child with a […]
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; If […]
On or before February 28, 2022, and after completing the study described in section 24-31-1003, the commission shall recommend to the P.O.S.T. board the curriculum for peace officer training concerning interactions with persons with disabilities to be used in basic training and other training programs approved by the P.O.S.T. board and that may be offered […]
In its annual report before the house and senate committees of reference pursuant to section 2-7-203, the department of law shall include information regarding the commission’s activities. In its report during the 2023 legislative session, the department shall make a recommendation concerning whether to continue the commission. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1122), […]
Notwithstanding section 24-31-310 (3), the general assembly may appropriate money from the general fund to carry out the purposes of this part 10. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1122), ch. 405, p. 2690, § 1, effective June 30.
This part 10 is repealed, effective December 31, 2023. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1122), ch. 405, p. 2690, § 1, effective June 30.
