Colorado § 16-2.5-402 - Definitions.
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§ 16-2.5-402. Definitions.
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.
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (SB 19-091), ch. 127, p. 574, § 1, effective August 2.
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