Colorado § 24-33.5-2501 - Definitions.
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§ 24-33.5-2501. Definitions.
As used in this part 25, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Division" means the division of homeland security and emergency management created in section 24-33.5-1603.
(2) "Interoperable communications" means the ability of public safety agencies in various disciplines and jurisdictions to communicate with each other on demand and in real time by voice or data using compatible radio communication systems or other technology.
(3) "Office" means the office of public safety communications created in section 24-33.5-2502.
(4) "Public safety agency" means an agency providing law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical, or emergency response services.
(4.2) "Public safety communications" means public safety telecommunications coordination within state government.
(5) "Region" means an all-hazards emergency management region established by executive order of the governor.
Source: L. 2022: Entire part added, (HB 22-1353), ch. 479, p. 3488, § 3, effective July 1, 2023. L. 2025: (4.2) added, SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2063, § 154, effective August 6.
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