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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16. Criminal Proceedings § 16-2.5-402. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-16-criminal-proceedings/co-rev-st-sect-16-2-5-402/
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