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62173694CDAB330D872588E100532E8A Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For BUILDING UPDATE

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY
Date Oct 20, 2022      
Location HCR 0112



Building Update - Committee Discussion Only
09:08:36 AM  
Major Means, representing
the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), provided a building security update (Attachment
A).
09:09:25 AM  
Major Means talked
about operation restoration, meant to create a positive presence, deter
crime, and restore trust in law enforcement.
09:11:27 AM  
Major Means talked
about CSP alerts to communicate with capitol complex employees.
09:12:22 AM  
There was a discussion
about 29 additional troopers.
09:13:17 AM  
Major Means introduced
protective services and facilities protection leadership.
09:13:40 AM  
New programs were
discussed, including the K-9 explosive detection team; the critical response
team investigating threats; the counter assault tactical team; and the
civil unrest team.
09:14:54 AM  
Major Means indicated
that over 1000 threats were investigated.
09:17:01 AM  
The counter assault
tactical team was discussed, including its purpose to address threats against
the Governor, to provide motorcade security, to provide rapid response,
and to protect the capitol building.
09:17:43 AM  
Mobile protection
and crowd control at and around the capitol were discussed. Major Means
talked about the team's emphasis on training and protection of First Amendment
rights.
09:19:08 AM  
Upgrades to the Legislative
Services Building (LSB) were discussed, including a magnatometer and additional
staff.
09:19:39 AM  
Major Means briefly
discussed upgrades to the capitol building.
09:20:10 AM  
Security for LSB
was discussed, including that CSP would provide security beginning in mid
November.
09:21:02 AM  
Major Means answered
response time questions.  
09:22:12 AM  
Major Means addressed questions about sharing information between agencies.
09:22:35 AM  
Major Means answered
questions about attorney consultation, conceal to carry permits at the
capitol, and accessibility for evacuation.






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