Colorado § 16-2.5-401 Legislative declaration

Colorado Statutes

§ 16-2.5-401 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 16-2.5-401

Title 16Criminal

Art.Peace Officers

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-2.5-401 (2026).

Text

(1)The general assembly hereby declares that:

(a)Peace officers involved in incidents involving a shooting or fatal use of force should have access to immediate support;

(b)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

(c)The policies required by this part 4 provide for post-incident psychological interventions that are separate and distinct from any fitness-for-duty assessment or administrative or investigative procedures that may follow.

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(1) The general assembly hereby
declares that:

(a) Peace officers involved in incidents involving a shooting or fatal use of
force should have access to immediate support;

(b) 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

(c) The policies required by this part 4 provide for post-incident
psychological interventions that are separate and distinct from any fitness-for-duty
assessment or administrative or investigative procedures that may follow.