As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Law enforcement agency" means:
The Colorado state patrol created in section 24-33.5-201;
The Colorado bureau of investigation created in section 24-33.5-401;
The department of corrections created in section 24-1-128.5;
The division of parks and wildlife within the department of natural resources createdpursuant to section 24-1-124;
A county sheriff's office;
A municipal police department;(g) A campus police department; or (h) A town marshal's office.
(2) "Qualified mental health professional" means:
(a) A person certified and in good standing as a police and public safety psychologist by the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology, or its successor organization; or (b) A person who:
Is a licensed mental health clinician in good standing with his or her licensing board;and
Has demonstrated to the law enforcement agency's satisfaction through a combination of training and experience that the person is trauma informed, experienced in responding to acute trauma events, and culturally competent in understanding law enforcement work, challenges, and stressors.
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (SB 19-091), ch. 127, p. 574, § 1, effective August 2.