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Issue Briefs

Peace Officer Status in Colorado

Subject
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Published
02/22/2017

Colorado law imposes standards on, and grants certain responsibilities to, persons considered peace officers, including the authority to enforce Colorado law.  This issue brief provides information on training and certification of peace officers, reserve officers, and the process for obtaining peace officer status.

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