Colorado legal term
Public safety entity in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Public safety entity” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Public safety entity” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Public safety entity" means a law enforcement agency, fire department, fire district, emergency medical services provider, or any other public organization responsible for public safety. (C.R.S. § 18-8-101)
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