§ 24-31-311 — DNA evidence - collection - retention

Colorado § 24-31-311

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 24: Government
• Art.: Department of Law

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(1) The training provided
for peace officers shall include proper collection and retention techniques,
practices, and protocols for evidence that may contain biological or DNA evidence.
On or before August 1, 2009, the P.O.S.T. board shall certify the curriculum for the
training. After August 1, 2009, the training shall be provided to persons who enroll
in a training academy for basic peace officer training and to all peace officers
described in section 16-2.5-101, C.R.S., who are certified by the P.O.S.T. board
pursuant to this part 3 prior to August 1, 2009.

(2) The P.O.S.T. board may develop a specialized certification program that
concentrates on the proper techniques, practices, and protocols for evidence
collection with emphasis on evidence that may contain biological or DNA evidence.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 848, � 4, effective May 14.