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Colorado Statutes, Title 24

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Title 24, Government - State

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-201 Colorado state patrol created
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(1) There is hereby created as a division of the department of public safety the Colorado state patrol, which division shall consist of a chief as its executive head and of such officers and employees as may be appointed under the provisions of this part 2. The policies and proce…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2010 Violations - penalty
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Any person who violates this part 20 commits a petty offense and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-503. Source: L. 2017: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 17-222), ch. 245, p. 1026, § 1, effective August 9. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2011 Denial, suspension, or revocation of or refusal to renew license
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(1) The executive director of the department of public safety may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued or applied for under the provisions of this part 20 for any of the following reasons: (a) Violations of any of the provisions of this part 20; (b) A conv…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-202 Definitions

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As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Chief" means the executive and administrative head or chief of the Colorado state patrol. (2) "Civilian employee" means any member of the Colorado state patrol who is not authorized to wear a uniform and has not …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-203 Duties of executive director and patrol

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(1) (a) The executive director has the power, authority, and responsibility to approve policies governing the activities of the Colorado state patrol so as to secure the proper and efficient enforcement of all laws of the state delegating enforcement, authority, and responsibilit…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-204 Departmental cooperation

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(1) Nothing in this part 2 shall be construed as repealing any laws or depriving any department or agency of the state of its power and duty to enforce the laws, enforcement of which has been delegated to any such department or agency. The Colorado state patrol shall cooperate wi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-205 Chief - appointment - qualifications

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Pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution and state personnel system laws, the executive director shall appoint a chief. The chief shall be the executive head and senior administrative officer of the Colorado state patrol. He shall supervise and direct the a…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-206 Personnel - appointment

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Pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution and state personnel system laws, the chief shall appoint the necessary commissioned and noncommissioned officers in staff and command or supervisory positions and troopers to permit the Colorado state patrol to adequ…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-207 Personnel - qualifications - salary

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(1) All commissioned and noncommissioned officers and troopers of the Colorado state patrol, before promotion, shall be required to serve the designated period of time in each grade as provided in this section. A trooper shall serve a period of three years as such before the troo…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-208 Bonds - exception

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the members of the Colorado state patrol shall be required to give bond to the state in the amount indicated in this section, to be approved and paid for by the state. The bonds shall be issued by a surety company authoriz…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-209 Trooper - age qualifications

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Each trooper appointed according to the provisions of this part 2, at the time of his or her appointment, shall be at least twenty-one years of age. Source: L. 83: Entire article added, p. 923, § 1, effective July 1, 1984. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-210 General qualifications of members of patrol

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Each member of the Colorado state patrol shall be of good moral character and shall possess and maintain such physical and educational requirements and qualifications as are specified by the state personnel director after consultation with the chief and the executive director. So…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2101 Short title

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The short title of this part 21 is the "School Access For Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program Act". Source: L. 2018: Entire part added, (SB 18-158), ch. 214, p. 1360, § 1, effective May 16.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2102 Legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly finds that: (a) In 2008, the general assembly passed Senate Bill 08-181 calling for the improvement of coordination among agencies when responding to school incidents; (b) In 2011, the general assembly passed additional legislation, Senate Bill 11-173, co…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2103 Definitions

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As used in this part 21, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Crisis management plan" means a plan including tactical strategies and actions for responding to an emergency. (2) "Department" means the department of public safety. (3) "Director" means the director of the off…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2104 School access for emergency response grant program - created - rules

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(1) There is hereby created in the department in the office of school safety created in section 24-33.5-2702 the school access for emergency response grant program to provide grants to schools and public safety communications system owners to provide funding for needed interopera…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2105 Grant program - application - criteria - awards

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(1) A school is required to have a memorandum of understanding with its regional public safety 911 answering point or the local law enforcement agency or agencies that serve the school for communications interoperability to be eligible to apply for a grant. To receive a grant, a …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2106 Reporting requirements

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(1) On or before January 15, 2020, and on or before January 15 each year thereafter for the duration of the grant program, each school that receives a grant through the grant program shall submit a report to the office of school safety created in section 24-33.5-2702. At a minimu…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2107 School access for emergency response grant program cash fund

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(1) (a) The school access for emergency response grant program cash fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund consists of money transferred to the fund pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section and any other money that the general assembly may appropriate to the …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2108 Repeal of part

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This part 21 is repealed, effective July 1, 2029. Source: L. 2018: Entire part added, (SB 18-158), ch. 214, p. 1366, § 1, effective May 16. L. 2023: Entire section amended, (SB 23-241), ch. 120, p. 447, § 12, effective April 27.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-211 Divisions - publications

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(1) The chief may establish such divisions as are necessary for adequate patrolling of the highways of this state. He shall place in the field such members of the Colorado state patrol as are necessary to carry out the activities and operations of the Colorado state patrol. (1.5)…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-212 Powers and duties of officers

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(1) All officers of the Colorado state patrol have all the powers of any peace officer to: (a) (I) Make arrest upon view and with or without warrant for any violation of any law of this state regulating the operation of vehicles and use of the highways or concerning motor vehicle…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-214 Complaints against officers

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All complaints against officers or other employees of the Colorado state patrol shall be investigated, and, at the discretion of the chief, the complaint shall be in writing and bear the signature and verification of the person making such complaint. In the event that the chief d…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-215 Political activity prohibited

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No officer or other employee of the Colorado state patrol, while so employed, shall take part in promoting the candidacy of any candidate for any public office within this state, but nothing in this section shall be construed as denying any citizen the right to cast his individua…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-216 Patrol services furnished to governor and lieutenant governor - jurisdiction of state patrol - executive residence

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(1) The chief shall provide a motor vehicle and driver for the use of the governor of the state during the governor's term of office. The chief shall also assign officers to protect the governor and the governor's immediate family. Officers assigned to this duty shall be selected…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-216.5 Patrol services furnished to the general assembly - judges and justices - definitions

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(1) (a) The Colorado state patrol shall provide protection for the members of the general assembly and other covered individuals when they are present in the state capitol buildings complex and shall respond to all complaints relating to criminal activity against or security thre…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-216.7 Patrol services furnished to statewide constitutional officers - definition

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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "statewide constitutional officer" means the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the state treasurer. (2) The Colorado state patrol shall provide protection to each statewide constitutional officer if s…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-217 Books, supplies, and equipment

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The chief shall purchase and procure all necessary books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, badges, and stationery and shall incur such other expenses as may be actually necessary to carry out the provisions of this part 2; and such expenses shall be paid for in the same manner as o…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-218 Patrol has access to files

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The Colorado state patrol shall have access to all motor vehicle files at all times for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this part 2 and shall assist the department of revenue whenever necessary and by whatever means is required on all investigations and inspections of …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-219 Badges - uniforms - unauthorized use

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(1) The chief shall issue to each officer of the Colorado state patrol a badge of authority with the seal of the state in the center thereof and the words "Colorado State Patrol" encircling said seal and, below, the designation of the position held by the officer to whom issued. …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-220 Costs of administration

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Except as otherwise provided in section 24-33.5-226 (3)(c), the cost of administration of this part 2 and of all payrolls and salaries of the chief, commissioned and noncommissioned officers, troopers, and office personnel and the cost of clerical work, stationery, postage, unifo…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-221 Provisional appointments - veterans' rights

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Any members, at any time, holding provisional appointments in the Colorado state patrol who were, at the time of their appointment, within the age limits fixed by this part 2 or by the law in effect at the time of their appointment shall be construed to be in compliance with the …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-222 Officers incapacitated

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In the event that any officer of the Colorado state patrol becomes incapacitated, by reason of service on the Colorado state patrol, to the extent that he is unable to perform the usual duties of an officer of the Colorado state patrol, he may be transferred, at the discretion of…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-224 Duties during state fair at Pueblo

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(1) In addition to the duties and powers of officers of the Colorado state patrol enumerated in this part 2, such officers are granted all powers of sheriffs and other peace officers with respect to the enforcement of all of the laws of this state during and in connection with th…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-225 Receipt of proceeds from forfeited property

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The division of the Colorado state patrol is authorized to accept, receive, and expend proceeds allocated to the division after sale of forfeited property pursuant to part 5 of article 13 of title 16, C.R.S., and such funds shall be in addition to the moneys appropriated to the d…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-226 Athletic or special events - closure of highways by patrol or municipality or county - payment of costs

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(1) (a) Subject to the provisions of this section, highways or designated portions of highways may be partially or completely closed or restricted for the purpose of conducting athletic or special events thereon or for the purpose of ensuring the safe and efficient movement of tr…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-227 Equipment for counterdrug activities - payments from local governments and state agencies - cash fund

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(1) The Colorado state patrol may receive moneys from a political subdivision or state agency for the procurement of law enforcement equipment suitable for counterdrug activities through the United States department of defense pursuant to 10 U.S.C. sec. 381 or a successor provisi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-228 Public awareness of laws concerning operation of vehicle in vicinity of emergency vehicle

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The chief or the chief's designee shall coordinate with the department of transportation to jointly create a campaign raising public awareness of the requirements of section 42-4-705 and of the dangers of stationary emergency and service vehicles that are on the road or on the si…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2301 Definitions

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As used in this part 23, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Director" means the director of the division. (2) "Division" means the division of fire prevention and control in the department of public safety created in this article 33.5. (3) "DOT" means the United States d…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2302 Self-contained breathing apparatus - pressure vessels - certification required

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(1) On and after January 1, 2020, a person shall not sell, lease, or offer for use in the state an SCBA that contains or incorporates a pressure vessel unless the vessel is: (a) Certified as meeting all applicable standards promulgated by DOT or NIOSH and any standards adopted by…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2303 Rules

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As the director deems necessary for the protection of firefighters and others using any self-contained breathing apparatus, the director may promulgate rules to establish and enforce standards for the inspection, certification, and use of the apparatus. The rules must incorporate…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-231 Chief - equestrian - education

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The chief may educate county sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies about equestrian zones and equestrian safety. Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-149), ch. 266, p. 1373, § 2, effective August 6.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2501 Definitions

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As used in this part 25, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Division" means the division of homeland security and emergency management created in section 24-33.5-1603. (2) "Interoperable communications" means the ability of public safety agencies in various disciplines a…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2502 Office of public safety communications - public safety communications revolving fund - creation

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(1) The office of public safety communications is created in the division of homeland security and emergency management in the department of public safety. The office is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and function…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2502.5 Auxiliary communications unit - powers and duties of unit and office of public safety communications regarding auxiliary communications - definitions

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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Auxiliary emergency communicator" means an amateur radio operator licensed by the United States federal communications commission pursuant to 47 CFR 97 who meets the training requirements and is credentialed…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2503 Transfer of functions - continuity of existence - rules

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(1) On July 1, 2023, the powers, duties, and functions of the office of information technology in connection with public safety telecommunications coordination within state government pursuant to the former part 5 of article 37.5 of this title 24 are transferred to the department…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2504 Public safety communications network

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(1) To more efficiently support the efforts of state departments, state institutions, state agencies, law enforcement agencies, and any public safety political subdivisions, and to better serve the public, a state public safety communications network is established, the construct…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2505 Office of public safety communications - director - duties and responsibilities - rules

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(1) The director of the office shall perform the following functions concerning public safety communications: (a) In consultation with local, state, and federal departments, institutions, and agencies, formulate recommendations for a current and long-range public safety communica…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2506 Legislative department exemption

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The provisions of this part 25 do not apply to the legislative department of the state. Source: L. 2022: Entire part added, (HB 22-1353), ch. 479, p. 3493, § 3, effective July 1, 2023.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2507 Higher education exemption

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Local and internal public safety communications networks of institutions of higher education may be exempted from the provisions of this part 25 upon application to the director of the office; except that all systems must be certified by the director of the office as being techni…