ECE32331EB28981B872583B70002F7C5 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

Representative Singer, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-091, concerning support of peace officers involved in a use of force incident.  Representative Singer explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Singer responded to committee questions.

Representative Singer continued to respond to committee questions regarding the stakeholder process that resulted in SB 19-091. The following persons testified regarding SB 19-091:

Mr. John Nicoletti, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nicoletti discussed the effects of traumatic events on police.

Chief Paul Pazen, representing the Denver Police Department, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Tim Lopez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He discussed trauma experienced by law enforcement officers.

Mr. Sean Harper, representing the Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill.

Sergeant Mike Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the need for a state law to direct local governments to abide by the bill's provisions, and funding issues associated with the bill.

Discussion continued regarding the use of grant funds under SB 19-091. Discussion followed regarding a specific evaluation requirement in the bill.

Representative Singer explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment I).