§ 24-7-100.2 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 24-7-100.2

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 24: Government
• Art.: State Security Officers

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds
that the efforts of security officers employed by institutions of higher education to
protect the persons and property of their environments are important elements of
effective public safety management.

(2) The general assembly acknowledges the operational and environmental
acumen of security officers of institutions of higher education regarding their
facilities and the importance of including representatives of the institutions in
emergency preparedness planning and training efforts conducted by local law
enforcement agencies and emergency planning agencies intended to reduce the
likelihood of, and develop effective responses to, emergency situations occurring at
their facilities.

(3) The general assembly hereby encourages ongoing cooperation efforts
among local law enforcement agencies, emergency planning agencies, and the
security officers of institutions of higher education regarding emergency
preparedness and response planning and training and development of
communication capabilities supporting effective coordination among these groups
during emergencies.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 87, � 5, effective March 18.