§ 16-2.5-402 — Definitions

Colorado § 16-2.5-402

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 16: Criminal
• Art.: Peace Officers

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As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise
requires:

(1) Law enforcement agency means:

(a) The Colorado state patrol created in section 24-33.5-201;

(b) The Colorado bureau of investigation created in section 24-33.5-401;

(c) The department of corrections created in section 24-1-128.5;

(d) The division of parks and wildlife within the department of natural
resources created pursuant to section 24-1-124;

(e) A county sheriff's office;

(f) A municipal police department;

(g) A campus police department; or

(h) A town marshal's office.

(2) Qualified mental health professional means:

(a) A person certified and in good standing as a police and public safety
psychologist by the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology, or its
successor organization; or

(b) A person who:

(I) Is a licensed mental health clinician in good standing with his or her
licensing board; and

(II) Has demonstrated to the law enforcement agency's satisfaction through
a combination of training and experience that the person is trauma informed,
experienced in responding to acute trauma events, and culturally competent in
understanding law enforcement work, challenges, and stressors.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (SB 19-091), ch. 127, p. 574, � 1, effective August 2.