Colorado § 29-5-602 Legislative declaration

Colorado Statutes

§ 29-5-602 — Legislative declaration

Colorado·Title 29 Government·Art. Peace Officers and Firefighters

(1)The general assembly finds and declares that:

(a)It is important to provide Colorado peace officers with access to life-saving health screenings that have been proven to mitigate the physical health effects of exposure to multiple traumatic events experienced by peace officers in the course of their duties;

(b)Exposure to these traumatic events and other job-related stress factors are associated with early onset cardiac disease and other cardiac-related health issues that are found at a much higher rate among peace officers;

(c)Early intervention has been found to be key in combating the tragic health consequences of working in public safety;

(d)This part 6 provides funding for costs associated with obtaining these important screenings and other recommended testing;

(e)

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(1) The general assembly finds and
declares that:

(a) It is important to provide Colorado peace officers with access to life-saving health screenings that have been proven to mitigate the physical health
effects of exposure to multiple traumatic events experienced by peace officers in
the course of their duties;

(b) Exposure to these traumatic events and other job-related stress factors
are associated with early onset cardiac disease and other cardiac-related health
issues that are found at a much higher rate among peace officers;

(c) Early intervention has been found to be key in combating the tragic
health consequences of working in public safety;

(d) This part 6 provides funding for costs associated with obtaining these
important screenings and other recommended testing;

(e) While other screening may be available, the screenings provided through
a trust model are targeted and tailored to individuals serving in public safety roles;

(f) The trust model has been proven to be successful and should be adopted
statewide in order to screen more public safety personnel;

(g) Cardiac and other health screenings are an efficient use of public
resources because early screening can help public safety personnel get necessary
treatment and avoid much higher costs; and

(h) This vital screening may allow seasoned professionals to serve in
positions longer, saving resources that would be necessary to train new employees.

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