Bills Seek More Oversight On Colorado Law Enforcement
DENVER (AP) — Colorado legislators passed a half-dozen bills this session to increase oversight on law enforcement in response to public outcry over allegations of police misconduct in the state and nationally.
The legislation includes measures to encourage the use of officer-worn body cameras, revamp training, and strengthen the public's right to record police activity.
The measures await action by Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper.
Changing police practices was one of the dominant themes of the 2015 legislative session that concluded Wednesday. Lawmakers also passed legislation to collect demographic data on officer-involved shootings and make it harder for police officers accused of misconduct to move to other departments without the hiring agencies knowing about their disciplinary records.
Lawmakers didn't get everything they wanted. Some of their bills failed, including one that would limit the use of officer chokeholds.
By Ivan Moreno, AP Writer
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