Bill > HB1181

This bill establishes the Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve as a statewide shared reserve law enforcement agency, a political subdivision created through an intergovernmental agreement. The bill adds Colorado Rangers to the list of certified peace officers who must meet P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) board certification requirements, defining a Colorado Ranger as a reserve police officer with limited duties operating under the authority of an agency requesting assistance through an intergovernmental or mutual aid agreement. The legislation clarifies that the law enforcement organization entering into an agreement with Colorado Rangers is solely responsible for and in direct control of the Rangers' performance, including liability for misconduct. Additionally, the bill authorizes the board of the Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve to establish policies for compensating Rangers during extended deployments, including out-of-state service under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, and allows the organization to seek and accept gifts, grants, and donations. The bill also mandates a sunrise review by July 1, 2025, to evaluate the Rangers' peace officer status, with this review provision set to be repealed on January 1, 2026.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1181