Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
Identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses your personal information to obtain credit, take out…
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In the news: Investigation into the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire
We, an investigation team appointed by Colorado’s Attorney General, Phil Weiser, find that the Aurora…
Solving Cold Cases
Recent news has carried several stories about new evidence and arrests for murders that have…
Crime Classification in Colorado
Wondering if a particular crime is a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense in Colorado? Or…
Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19
In these troubling times, most of us have come together to (at least virtually!) support…
Time Machine Tuesday: 100th Anniversary of Prohibition
One hundred years ago this week marked the beginning of Prohibition in the United States,…
Time Machine Tuesday: Judge Ben Lindsey and the Juvenile Court
The early twentieth century was an era of social reform in the United States. The…
Beware of Government Impersonation Scams
So far this year, more than 12,000 people nationwide have fallen victim to government impersonation…
Operation Game Thief – Help Stop Poachers
Incidents of illegal killing of wildlife are becoming more common in Colorado. On Monday, a…
“A Walk Through the System” – A Resource for Victims
One of the most frequently accessed resources in our library collection is A Walk Through…
Beware of Roofing Scams
It’s severe weather season, which means an increase in roofing scams. Frequently, following a hailstorm…
20 Years After Columbine
This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s…
Auto Theft Prevention Resources
Motor vehicle theft is on the rise, according to statistics from the Colorado Bureau of…
Business Identity Theft
Identity theft doesn’t just target individuals — businesses are also vulnerable to these types of…
Colorado Crime Statistics
The Colorado Department of Public Safety recently debuted a new crime statistics database. You can…
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Whether from drinks, drugs, or distractions, impaired driving is a serious hazard that puts lives…
Safe Holiday Shopping and Giving
This is the week when many people start their holiday shopping. ‘Tis also the season…
Tips for Avoiding Cyber Scams
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. What can you do to avoid being a victim…
Colorado Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases
Each year the Colorado Supreme Court’s Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee issues an updated instruction…
Community Corrections in Colorado
Felonies for controlled substances and assault increased in 2017 over the previous year, while theft…