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Peace Officer Status in Colorado

Issue Briefs
Subject(s):
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Published:
February 22, 2017
Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

Colorado law imposes standards on, and grants certain responsibilities to, persons considered peace officers, including the authority to enforce Colorado law.  This issue brief provides information on training and certification of peace officers, reserve officers, and the process for obtaining peace officer status.

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