The general assembly hereby declares that: Peace officers involved in incidents involving a shooting or fatal use of force should have access to immediate support; The experience of police and public safety mental health professionals and scientific research show that providing training, support services, and reintegration strategies can promote positive outcomes following such incidents; and […]
As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: “Law enforcement agency” means: The Colorado state patrol created in section 24-33.5-201; The Colorado bureau of investigation created in section 24-33.5-401; The department of corrections created in section 24-1-128.5; The division of parks and wildlife within the department of natural resources created pursuant to […]
Each law enforcement agency shall develop and maintain a policy for supporting a peace officer who has been involved in a shooting or fatal use of force. An involved officer may include a peripheral officer present at the scene who reports an impact or requests supportive services. The policy must address, at a minimum: Pre-incident […]
