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 Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue have a pattern and …
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Solving Cold Cases
Recent news has carried several stories about new evidence and arrests for murders that have gone unsolved for decades. These include last week’s arrest of …
Crime Classification in Colorado
Wondering if a particular crime is a felony, misdemeanor, or petty offense in Colorado? Or the difference between a Class A and Class B traffic …
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Warmer weather means motorcycles are hitting the road. With the heavy increase in traffic in our state over the past few years, the number of …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s actually not new — Stress …
Time Machine Tuesday: 100th Anniversary of Prohibition
One hundred years ago this week marked the beginning of Prohibition in the United States, which went into effect on January 17, 1920. Colorado, however, …
Beware of Government Impersonation Scams
So far this year, more than 12,000 people nationwide have fallen victim to government impersonation scams, resulting in a collective loss of $112 million, according …
Distracted Driving in Colorado
In 2018, distracted drivers caused 15,673 vehicle crashes in Colorado, resulting in 53 deaths. In a recent survey by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), …
NEW Liquor Law Resources
Colorado’s liquor laws changed significantly this year, most notably with the sale of full-strength beer in liquor stores. Back in March I posted about some …
911 Technology in Colorado
This month the Public Utilities Commission issued a new report on 911 services in Colorado. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2018 requiring the report …
Operation Game Thief – Help Stop Poachers
Incidents of illegal killing of wildlife are becoming more common in Colorado. On Monday, a deer was killed illegally in Morrison, Colorado, and last month, …
“A Walk Through the System” – A Resource for Victims
One of the most frequently accessed resources in our library collection is A Walk Through The System: A Guide for Victims and Survivors. This guidebook …
20 Years After Columbine
This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s history, the April 20, 1999 Columbine High School shootings. Since …
Safe2Tell Colorado
It’s not always easy for teens to report safety concerns to adults — but reporting can save lives. That’s why Safe2Tell Colorado was founded. Sponsored …
Resources on Colorado Liquor Laws
Colorado’s liquor laws change frequently — for instance, you may have noticed that full-strength beer is now sold in your local supermarket. How can consumers …
Auto Theft Prevention Resources
Motor vehicle theft is on the rise, according to statistics from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. There were 22,206 cases of auto theft in 2017, …
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Whether from drinks, drugs, or distractions, impaired driving is a serious hazard that puts lives in danger. Here are some resources from the State of …
Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
Colorado Legislative Council, the nonpartisan research branch of the General Assembly, has just updated their Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book. This handy online guide …
Colorado’s Left Lane Law
It’s a frustrating situation: you’re driving down the highway and come upon a slow-moving vehicle in front of you, so you wish to pass. But …
Marijuana Enforcement, Licenses, and Rules
The Colorado Department of Revenue’s newly-designed website now includes a Marijuana Enforcement webpage which includes helpful information for marijuana retailers, law enforcement, and government officials. …