Prohibited law enforcement action in response to protests

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-31-905, under LAW ENFORCEMENT INTEGRITY.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-31-905

(1) In response to a protest or demonstration, a law enforcement agency and any person acting on behalf of the law enforcement agency shall not:

(a) Discharge kinetic impact projectiles and all other non- or less-lethal projectiles in a manner that targets the head, pelvis, or back;

(b) Discharge kinetic impact projectiles indiscriminately into a crowd; or

(c) Use chemical agents or irritants, including pepper spray and tear gas, prior to issuing an order to disperse in a sufficient manner to ensure the order is heard and repeated if necessary, followed by sufficient time and space to allow compliance with the order.

Source: L. 2020: Entire part added, (SB 20-217), ch. 110, p. 452, § 2, effective June 19.