HB 17-1050

House Bill 17-1050, which has been signed into law, requires Colorado sheriffs to complete a certain number of training hours each year. This minimum is set by the Peace Officers Standards and Training board (POST), but it can't be less than 20 hours. The bill allows for this training to be provided not just by the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc., but also by any other approved training agencies recognized by the POST board. This law affects all sheriffs in Colorado, ensuring they receive regular professional development and education throughout their term. Since it has been signed, the requirements outlined in the bill are now enforceable state law.

Official Summary

Each person elected or appointed to the office of sheriff is required, with certain exceptions, to undergo at least 20 hours of in-service training each year during the sheriff's term. The bill modifies this provision to require each sheriff to undergo at least the number of hours required for all certified peace officers by the peace officers standards and training board (POST board), but in no case less than 20 hours. Current law further requires the training to be provided by the county sheriffs of Colorado, incorporated. The bill allows the training to also be provided by any other training resource agency approved by the POST board. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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