Tag:law enforcement
News
Family Reaches $19 Million Settlement Over Officer Killing of Christian Glass
The family of Christian Glass has reached a $19 million settlement, the largest known police settlement in Colorado.
Legislature
Bill Looks to Take Partisan Politics Out of DA and Sheriff Elections in Colorado
The bill hopes to boost public trust in criminal justice by making elections for sheriffs and DAs nonpartisan.
Features
Colorado General Assembly Adopts Clean-Up Provisions to Misdemeanor Reform
Last year, Colorado senators passed a bipartisan bill to restructure the state’s misdemeanor laws, following it up with further changes this session.
News
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Adopts New Plan to Effectively Communicate with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals
After an investigation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office adopted new policies to address ADA compliance.
News
First Meeting of No-Knock & Forced Entry Study Group to Be Held Tomorrow
The first meeting of the study group on No-Knock Warrants and Forced Entry will meet. AG Phil Weiser, is tasked with organizing the group.
Courts
Appellate Roundup: Recent Decisions by Federal Appeals Courts Address Abortion, Public Nudity, State Ban on Cooperation with U.S. Immigration Authorities
This roundup of some significant recent decisions from appeals courts around the nation highlights opinions on issues that may have national importance.