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DEPARTMENT OF LAW

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PEACE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAMS AND PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]

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Rule 1 – Definitions

Effective November 15, 2025

As used in these rules

(a)

“Academy director” means that person responsible for the administration and operation of a

POST-approved academy.

(b)

“Applicant” means any person formally seeking approval by the Board.

(c)

“Appointed” means sworn in and serving as a peace officer or reserve peace officer, but does not

include rehiring by the same law enforcement agency if the separation is for less than six (6)

months, for the purposes of Rule 29.

(d)

“Approved” means formally accepted or authorized by the Board.

(e)

“ACT” means Arrest Control Tactics, one of the skills training programs required for the basic,

refresher and reserve training academies.

(f)

“Assistant skills instructor” means an individual who has successfully completed a relevant

approved skills instructor training program and who may instruct the corresponding skills training

program in arrest control, law enforcement driving, or firearms under the direction and in the

presence of a full skills instructor, and assist in evaluating and coaching trainees at an approved

basic, refresher or reserve training academy.

(g)

“Authorized emergency vehicle” means such vehicles as further defined in § 42-1-102(6), C.R.S.

(h)

“Board” means the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board.

(i)

“Bodily injury” means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical or mental condition, per

§ 18-1-901(3)(c), C.R.S.

(j)

“Certification examination” means the written test required, per § 24-31- 305(1)(a)(III), C.R.S.

(k)

“Certified peace officer” means any person who has successfully attained POST Certification, as

further described in §§ 24-31-305 and 24-31-308, C.R.S.

aining Board.

(i)

“Bodily injury” means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical or mental condition, per

§ 18-1-901(3)(c), C.R.S.

(j)

“Certification examination” means the written test required, per § 24-31- 305(1)(a)(III), C.R.S.

(k)

“Certified peace officer” means any person who has successfully attained POST Certification, as

further described in §§ 24-31-305 and 24-31-308, C.R.S.

(l)

“Course” means a formal unit of instruction relating to a particular subject.

(m)

“C.R.S.” means Colorado Revised Statutes, codified laws of the State of Colorado.

(n)

“Director” means the director of the POST Board staff.

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(o)

“Disqualifying incident” means:

(I)

A finding of guilt following either a verdict of guilty by the court or jury, or a plea of guilty,

or a plea of nolo contendere., per § 24-31-305(1.5)(a), C.R.S. Any Colorado juvenile

adjudication is not a conviction.

(II)

Entering into a deferred judgment and sentencing agreement, a deferred prosecution

agreement, or a pretrial diversion agreement of any disqualifying incident, whether

pending or successfully completed, per §§ 24-31-305(1.5)(b) and 24-31-904(4), C.R.S.

(III)

A finding of untruthfulness pursuant to § 24-31-305(2.5), C.R.S.

(IV)

Convicted of or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving unlawful use of

physical force, per § 24-31-904, C.R.S., or a crime involving the failure to intervene in the

use of unlawful physical force, per § 24-31-904, C.R.S. and § 18-8-802(1.5)(a) and (d),

C.R.S.

(V)

Found civilly liable for the use of excessive or unconstitutional physical force or the failure

to intervene in the use of excessive or unconstitutional physical force, per § 24-31-904,

C.R.S.

(VI)

An administrative law judge, hearing officer, or internal investigation finds that a peace

officer used unlawful physical force, failed to intervene, or violated section 18-1-707,

C.R.S

(d),

C.R.S.

(V)

Found civilly liable for the use of excessive or unconstitutional physical force or the failure

to intervene in the use of excessive or unconstitutional physical force, per § 24-31-904,

C.R.S.

(VI)

An administrative law judge, hearing officer, or internal investigation finds that a peace

officer used unlawful physical force, failed to intervene, or violated section 18-1-707,

C.R.S. as described in §24-31-904, C.R.S.

(VII)

A court, administrative law judge, hearing officer, or a final decision in an internal

investigation finds that a peace officer intentionally failed to activate a body-worn camera

or dash camera or tampered with any body-worn or dash camera with the intent to

conceal unlawful or inappropriate actions or obstruct justice, as described in § 24-31-

902(1)(a)(IV), C.R.S.

(VIII)

Failure to satisfactorily complete peace officer training required by the POST Board, per §

24-31-305(2.7), C.R.S.

(IX)

Making materially false or misleading statements of omissions in the application for

certification.

(X)

Knowingly or intentionally providing inaccurate data for the database created per § 24-31-

303(1)(r), C.R.S.

(XI)

Otherwise failing to meet the certification requirements established by the Board.

(XII)

A finding by an administrative law judge, hearing officer, or internal investigation of a law

enforcement agency that a peace officer violated section 18-8-805, C.R.S. regarding the

prohibited use or direction of administration of ketamine.

(O.5)

“Employer” means the peace officer’s appointing authority, whether work was paid or volunteer.

(p)

“Enroll” means that a person has applied to and been accepted for admission into an academy

and is physically present at the academy to receive instruction.

ent agency that a peace officer violated section 18-8-805, C.R.S. regarding the

prohibited use or direction of administration of ketamine.

(O.5)

“Employer” means the peace officer’s appointing authority, whether work was paid or volunteer.

(p)

“Enroll” means that a person has applied to and been accepted for admission into an academy

and is physically present at the academy to receive instruction.

(q)

“Enrollment date” means the first day of instruction at an approved basic, refresher or reserve

training academy, and shall be synonymous with the first day of instruction as reflected on the

approved academy schedule.

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(r)

Fingerprint-based criminal history record check: a search of a person’s fingerprints, provided on a

POST applicant fingerprint card or a Colorado bureau of investigation (CBI) authorized vendor,

and processed by CBI and federal bureau of investigation (FBI) for the purpose of determining a

person’s eligibility for certification as a peace officer in the state of Colorado.

(s)

“Found Civilly Liable” as used in §24-31-904, C.R.S. means, a final judgment of civil liability is

entered against a certificate holder, or a judge or jury makes a finding of fact that the certificate

holder is civilly liable, in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(t)

“Full skills instructor” means an individual who has successfully completed the minimum

qualifications required by these Rules and who may develop, implement and evaluate a skills

training program at an approved basic, refresher or reserve training academy.

(u)

“Hazing” means any conduct whereby an academy recruit is caused to suffer or be exposed to an

activity which a reasonable person would deem cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive,

demeaning or harmful, which lacks a legitimate training or disciplinary purpose or outcome.

(v)

“Inappropriate actions” means any action by a certificate holder a reasonable person would find to

be intentional wrongdoing or misconduct.

ny conduct whereby an academy recruit is caused to suffer or be exposed to an

activity which a reasonable person would deem cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive,

demeaning or harmful, which lacks a legitimate training or disciplinary purpose or outcome.

(v)

“Inappropriate actions” means any action by a certificate holder a reasonable person would find to

be intentional wrongdoing or misconduct.

(w)

“Incident” means a single, distinct event as determined by the POST Director or designee.

(x)

“Lead skills instructor” means a full skills instructor at a basic, refresher or reserve training

academy who may be designated by the academy director to oversee or coordinate the

administration of a specific skills program for a particular academy class.

(y)

“Lesson plan” means a document that specifically describes the material presented during a

course of instruction, as further described in POST Rule 21.

(z)

“Moving training” means training where the academy students are involved in movement with a

loaded weapon. It is recognized that during square range drills, academy students may move 1-2

steps laterally or forward/backward. The 1:1 ratio is not required for this drill. For all other

drills/exercises involving movement a 1:1 ratio is required.

(aa)

“Operable firearm” means a firearm that is capable of discharging a bullet if loaded. This does not

include firearms designed or modified to discharge marking cartridges or airsoft projectiles during

academy scenario/reality-based training.

(bb)

“Peace officer” means any person, as recognized in § 16-2.5-102, C.R.S.

(cc)

“POST certified” means any person possessing a valid, numbered certificate issued by the Board

authorizing such person to serve as a peace officer or reserve peace officer.

(dd)

“POST fingerprint card” means a fingerprint card provided by POST.

(ee)

“POST Identification” (PID) means a number assigned and unique to each active peace officer's

certification record. All inquiries and correspondence to POST should contain this number

possessing a valid, numbered certificate issued by the Board

authorizing such person to serve as a peace officer or reserve peace officer.

(dd)

“POST fingerprint card” means a fingerprint card provided by POST.

(ee)

“POST Identification” (PID) means a number assigned and unique to each active peace officer's

certification record. All inquiries and correspondence to POST should contain this number.

(ff)

“Practical Exercise” means role playing, tabletop exercises, or other scenario/reality-based

training.

(gg)

“Program director” means the person responsible for the administration and operation of a POST-

approved training program.

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(hh)

“Provisional certification” means a signed instrument issued by the POST Board that grants

interim certification for qualified out-of-state peace officers seeking Colorado certification that

enables the provisional applicant to obtain appointment as a peace officer in Colorado while

fulfilling the requirements for basic certification.

(ii)

“Recognized disciplines for arrest control training” mean those arrest control/defensive tactics

systems that have been reviewed and approved by the Board, or it’s designee, in consultation

with the Arrest Control Subject Matter Expert Committee for use in an approved law enforcement

academy. Such systems may include, but are not limited to, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

system, Koga system and Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) system.

(jj)

“Records management system” is an agency-wide system that provides for the storage, retrieval,

retention, archiving, and viewing of information, records, documents, or files pertaining to POST

operations.

(kk)

“Refresher academy” means an approved training program that consists of a minimum of 96

hours of instruction and includes POST Board approved academics, arrest control, law

enforcement driving and firearms

ment system” is an agency-wide system that provides for the storage, retrieval,

retention, archiving, and viewing of information, records, documents, or files pertaining to POST

operations.

(kk)

“Refresher academy” means an approved training program that consists of a minimum of 96

hours of instruction and includes POST Board approved academics, arrest control, law

enforcement driving and firearms.

(ll)

“Relevant approved skills instructor training program” means a basic, not advanced, instructor

training program that contains a minimum of forty (40) hours of instruction with instructional

content that meets or exceeds the content of the respective instructor training programs for arrest

control, law enforcement driving, or firearms, and has been formally accepted or authorized by

the Board.

(mm)

“Renewal applicant” means an applicant whose Colorado peace officer certificate has expired per

§ 24-31-305(1.7)(b), C.R.S., and who has applied to renew his/her Colorado peace officer

certificate in accordance with § 24-31-305(1.7)(c), C.R.S. and POST Rule 13.

(nn)

“Reserve peace officer” means any person described in § 16-2.5-110, C.R.S., and who has not

been convicted of a felony or convicted on or after July 1, 2001, of any misdemeanor as

described in section 24-31-305 (1.5), or released or discharged from the armed forces of the

United States under dishonorable conditions.

(oo)

“Resigned in lieu of termination for cause” describes a peace officer voluntarily separating from

an employing law enforcement agency when they knew, or reasonably should have known, that

their employment from the law enforcement agency was likely to be terminated for intentional

wrongdoing or misconduct. This separation type is determined by the employing law enforcement

agency, but would not prevent a peace officer from seeking a variance as outlined in Rule 32

er voluntarily separating from

an employing law enforcement agency when they knew, or reasonably should have known, that

their employment from the law enforcement agency was likely to be terminated for intentional

wrongdoing or misconduct. This separation type is determined by the employing law enforcement

agency, but would not prevent a peace officer from seeking a variance as outlined in Rule 32.

(pp)

“Serious bodily injury” means bodily injury which, either at the time of the actual injury or at a later

time, involves a substantial risk of death, a substantial risk of serious permanent disfigurement, a

substantial risk of protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part or organ of the body, or

breaks, fractures, a penetrating knife or penetrating gunshot wound, or burns of the second or

third degree, per § 18-1-901(3)(p), C.R.S.

(qq)

“Skills examination” means the approved practical test of an applicant's proficiency in arrest

control, law enforcement driving, or firearms.

(rr)

“Skills training” means the required approved arrest control, law enforcement driving, and

firearms courses.

(ss)

“State” means any State in the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or

possession of the United States.

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(tt)

“Subject Matter Expert” (SME) means an individual formally recognized by the chair of the Board

for his or her extensive knowledge, expertise and/or experience in one of the skills areas or in

academics.

(uu)

“Successful completion” means a score of seventy (70) percent or greater, or a grade of “C” or

better, or a rating of pass, if offered as pass/fail, in a POST approved academy or program. For

the certification examination passing score, see Rule 15.

recognized by the chair of the Board

for his or her extensive knowledge, expertise and/or experience in one of the skills areas or in

academics.

(uu)

“Successful completion” means a score of seventy (70) percent or greater, or a grade of “C” or

better, or a rating of pass, if offered as pass/fail, in a POST approved academy or program. For

the certification examination passing score, see Rule 15.

(vv)

“Tamper” means any intentional action by a certificate holder to prevent, limit, or obscure the

ability of a dash camera or body-worn camera from recording video or audio, or to prevent the

storage or retrieval of such video or audio. This includes, but is not limited to, use of the power

button, mute button, or other functions of the camera, but does not include those action(s) that

are authorized by C.R.S. §24-31-902(1)(a)(ii) or other applicable law.

(ww)

“Termination for cause” means the certificate holder was terminated from a peace officer position

for intentional wrongdoing or misconduct. This separation type is determined by the employing

law enforcement agency, but would not prevent a peace officer from seeking a variance as

outlined in Rule 32.

(xx)

“Test out” means a POST-scheduled skills examination where proficiency is assessed by POST

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in all three perishable skills (Arrest Control, Law Enforcement

Driving, and Firearms) and the written POST certification exam is administered.

(yy)

“Training academy” means a POST-approved school, agency or other entity that provides POST-

approved training programs.

(zz)

“Training program” means a POST-approved course of instruction required by statute, or Rule, or

for peace officer certification and other peace officer training programs as otherwise recognized

and approved by the Board.

(aaa)

“Unlawful Use of Physical Force” as used in §24-31-904, C.R.S. means the use of physical force

that violates title 18, C.R.S

provides POST-

approved training programs.

(zz)

“Training program” means a POST-approved course of instruction required by statute, or Rule, or

for peace officer certification and other peace officer training programs as otherwise recognized

and approved by the Board.

(aaa)

“Unlawful Use of Physical Force” as used in §24-31-904, C.R.S. means the use of physical force

that violates title 18, C.R.S.

(bbb)

“Whistleblower” means a peace officer who disclosed in good faith information to the proper

supervising authority that the peace officer reasonably believed showed a danger to public health

or safety, or an alleged violation of law committed by another peace officer. This definition does

not apply to a peace officer who reported their own misconduct, disclosed information they knew

to be false, disclosed information with disregard to the truth, or did not follow the internal reporting

and administrative procedures of the peace officer’s employer.

Rule 2 – Meetings

Effective November 15, 2020

(a)

The Attorney General, as chairperson, shall preside over all meetings of the Board. Should the

chairperson be absent, the vice-chairperson shall preside over the meeting. In the absence of the

chairperson and the vice-chairperson, the most senior member present shall preside.

(b)

A majority of the total positions of the Board, excluding vacancies, shall constitute a quorum for

purposes of conducting official business. Should there be no quorum, the members who are

present may conduct official business, subject to subsequent ratification by a quorum of the

Board.

(c)

Should any member, other than those sitting ex officio, be absent without good cause from three

consecutive meetings, the Director shall submit a resolution to the Board calling on the member

to resign.

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present may conduct official business, subject to subsequent ratification by a quorum of the

Board.

(c)

Should any member, other than those sitting ex officio, be absent without good cause from three

consecutive meetings, the Director shall submit a resolution to the Board calling on the member

to resign.

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(d)

The Board may conduct its business on the basis of unanimous consent. However, any member

of the Board may require separate consideration and disposition of any matter, including through

a roll-call vote. When a quorum is present, a majority vote, that is a majority of the votes cast,

ignoring abstentions, is sufficient for the adoption of any motion that is in order. On a tie vote the

motion is lost.

(e)

Unless the Director determines otherwise, all requests from the public for Board consideration or

action must be submitted in writing to the Director at least thirty (30) days prior to the next

scheduled Board meeting.

(f)

Other than when a person comments with respect to matters of policy, the chairperson will

request that the person do so under oath.

Rule 3 – Director’s Authority

Effective November 15, 2024

(a)

The Director’s authority shall include:

(I)

Making the initial determination as to whether an applicant has met the requirements to

sit for the certification examination, or to be certified;

(II)

Approving or disapproving program applications;

(III)

Issuing remedial action and compliance orders for non- compliance with POST rule;

(IV)

Determining the equivalency of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training;

(V)

At the Director’s, or the Director’s designee’s, discretion, selecting qualified evaluators to

administer the skills examinations described in Rule 16;

(VI)

Determining the merit of challenges relating to the administration of examinations

pursuant to Rules 15 and 16;

(VII)

Determining the merits of variance requests, consistent with the basic purposes and

policies of § 24-31-301, et seq.

ing;

(V)

At the Director’s, or the Director’s designee’s, discretion, selecting qualified evaluators to

administer the skills examinations described in Rule 16;

(VI)

Determining the merit of challenges relating to the administration of examinations

pursuant to Rules 15 and 16;

(VII)

Determining the merits of variance requests, consistent with the basic purposes and

policies of § 24-31-301, et seq., C.R.S., and of the Board, in accordance with Rule 7 and

Rule 8;

(VIII)

The Director, or their designee, may approve eyewitness identification training per § 16-

1-109, C.R.S., or other statutorily mandated training on behalf of the POST Board.

(IX)

Granting an extension of time beyond what is prescribed in these rules when good cause

is shown.

(X)

Determining whether to file exceptions pursuant to §24-4-105, C.R.S., following the initial

decision of the post administrative hearing officer.

(XI)

Discharging such other powers or duties as the Board or the Attorney General may

direct.

(A)

Issuing summary suspensions in situations where the board has delegated

authority to the director, including:

Where a certificate holder has failed to meet in-service training

requirements;

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Where a specific law enforcement training academy class was found to

be substantially deficient, such that the certificate holders of that class

would pose a danger to the public health, safety and welfare.

(B)

Issuing immediate orders to suspend training or shut down an academy when the

health, safety or welfare of recruits or staff are endangered.

(b)

If any action or determination made by the Director, or their designee, pursuant to this rule is not

appealed by the applicant within thirty (30) days as provided in Rule 5(d), the Director’s, or their

designee’s, action or determination shall become final agency action.

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Effective November 15, 2023

safety or welfare of recruits or staff are endangered.

(b)

If any action or determination made by the Director, or their designee, pursuant to this rule is not

appealed by the applicant within thirty (30) days as provided in Rule 5(d), the Director’s, or their

designee’s, action or determination shall become final agency action.

Rule 4 – Subject Matter Expert Committees

Effective November 15, 2023

(a)

The Chair of the Board or the Chair’s designee shall appoint committees of Subject Matter

Experts to provide professional technical support in the following areas: academic curriculum;

arrest control; firearms; law enforcement driving; and other areas as needed.

(b)

The number of members in each committee will be determined by the Director. The committees

shall include the Director or the Director’s designee, who shall serve as the chairperson, a vice-

chairperson elected by the members, one member of the Board, and other Subject Matter

Experts from the law enforcement community. If available, each subject matter committee shall

include at least two non-law enforcement members who have law enforcement expertise or

expertise in providing effective training through professional experience or subject matter training.

§ 24-31-303, C.R.S.

(c)

A majority of the total members of each committee shall constitute a quorum for purposes of

conducting official business.

(d)

Any person wishing to be appointed, either active or retired peace officer or Subject Matter Expert

from the law enforcement or non-law enforcement community, and who meets the minimum

qualifications for membership, may apply for membership at any time throughout the calendar

year. Only one person per agency may serve on a single committee at any one time, unless

otherwise authorized by the Director.

(e)

Appointments will be made upon the applicant’s merit and at the discretion of the Chair of the

Board or their designee, and each of the committee chairs.

d who meets the minimum

qualifications for membership, may apply for membership at any time throughout the calendar

year. Only one person per agency may serve on a single committee at any one time, unless

otherwise authorized by the Director.

(e)

Appointments will be made upon the applicant’s merit and at the discretion of the Chair of the

Board or their designee, and each of the committee chairs.

(f)

Members serve for a term of up to one year that is automatically renewed in December of each

year provided the member remains in good standing with the Board, and the member’s agency or

employer, as applicable, continues its support of the member, as evidenced by a letter of support.

A change in employer will require a new letter of support to remain on the committee. There is no

maximum number of terms that a member may serve.

(g)

Members of the committees shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be

reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.

(h)

Duties of the Committees include, but are not limited to:

Developing skills training programs, academic curricula and POST Board Rules;

Reviewing documents and providing recommendations to POST Board staff to approve

or deny academy programs, lesson plans, training sites, instructor programs, skills

instructors, and other courses or programs that pertain to the establishment and

maintenance of standards for peace officer training; and

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Assisting POST Board staff with academy and instructor program inspections and skills

test-outs.

Members of the committees shall not participate in subject matter expert committee

functions related to their respective organization or organization employees.

nce of standards for peace officer training; and

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Assisting POST Board staff with academy and instructor program inspections and skills

test-outs.

Members of the committees shall not participate in subject matter expert committee

functions related to their respective organization or organization employees.

(i)

Committees shall comply with the requirements of Colorado’s open meetings law pursuant to §

24-6-402, C.R.S.

Rule 5 – Hearings

Effective November 15, 2025

Show Cause Hearings for revocation or suspension of certification for criminal disqualifying

incidents

(I)

At any time, the Director or the Director’s designee may direct a respondent to appear at

a hearing and show cause why the Board should not take disciplinary action of

certification for criminal convictions, deferred judgment and sentence agreements,

deferred prosecution agreements, or pretrial diversion agreements. Disciplinary action

may include revoking, suspending, or voluntary surrender of the certification of a peace

officer for a qualifying criminal act.

(A)

Not less than forty (40) days prior to the date set for such hearing, the Director or

the Director’s designee shall transmit to the respondent written notice of the

hearing, which must include:

The date, time and place of the hearing;

An advisement that the respondent has the right to appear and be heard

at such hearing, either in person or through legal counsel;

An advisement that the respondent has the burden of going forward, and

the burden of proving all facts relevant to their position;

A concise statement setting forth the subject of the hearing, facts

relevant to the matter, and the statute, rule, or order, to which the matter

relates;

Copies of all documents considered by the Board in setting the hearing;

and

The nature of the proposed disciplinary action.

(B)

Not less than ten (10) days prior to the date set for a hearing pursuant to section

levant to their position;

A concise statement setting forth the subject of the hearing, facts

relevant to the matter, and the statute, rule, or order, to which the matter

relates;

Copies of all documents considered by the Board in setting the hearing;

and

The nature of the proposed disciplinary action.

(B)

Not less than ten (10) days prior to the date set for a hearing pursuant to section

(a) of this rule, the respondent shall file a response, including:

A concise statement setting forth the respondent's position;

All facts relevant to the matter; and

Copies of all documents the respondent wishes the Director or the

Director’s designee to consider in the matter;

If applicable, a list of witnesses from whom respondent intends to elicit a

statement relevant to the matters at issue; and

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Notification of the respondent’s intent to appear at the hearing. If no such

notification is received, the hearing will be cancelled, and the Director or

the Director’s designee will make a finding on the basis of documents

presented.

(C)

Actions against certifications may be based upon criminal disqualifying incidents,

as defined in Rule 1, of certain offenses as identified or referenced in §§ 24-31-

305(1.5), 24-31-904(1)(a)(I), (2)(a)(I).

(D)

When the Director receives notice or otherwise learns that a certificate holder

was engaged in a criminal disqualifying incident of the enumerated offenses

listed in §§ 24-31-305(1.5), 24-31-904(1)(a)(I), (2)(a)(I), the Director shall issue

an Order to Show Cause for why the officer’s certification should not be revoked.

At the show cause hearing, the court record of the conviction or

agreement shall constitute prima facie evidence of the conviction or

agreement.

The certificate holder may be represented by counsel.

The certificate holder bears the burden of proving that an exemption from

revocation would meet the requirements articulated in Rule 8

or why the officer’s certification should not be revoked.

At the show cause hearing, the court record of the conviction or

agreement shall constitute prima facie evidence of the conviction or

agreement.

The certificate holder may be represented by counsel.

The certificate holder bears the burden of proving that an exemption from

revocation would meet the requirements articulated in Rule 8.

(E)

The Director will consider all information provided at the show cause hearing. If

the Director determines by a preponderance of the evidence that disciplinary

action is not appropriate, no further action will be taken. If the Director

determines by a preponderance of the evidence that the disciplinary action is

appropriate, the Director will make a recommendation to the Board regarding

appropriate disciplinary action or actions.

(II)

Any certificate holder or chief law enforcement officer of the employing law enforcement

agency (“petitioner”) may request a hearing before the Director to address matters of this

section (a), through the filing of a petition.

(A)

The petition supporting such request must include:

The name and address of the petitioner and whether the petitioner

currently possesses Colorado POST certification;

A concise statement setting forth the subject of the hearing, all facts

necessary to the matter, and the statute, rule, or order to which the

petition relates;

A list of witnesses from whom petitioner intends to elicit a statement

relevant to the matters at issue;

Copies of all documents the petitioner wishes the Director to consider in

the matter; and

The action the petitioner wishes the Director to take.

(B)

No less than thirty (30) days prior to the date set for a hearing on a petition, the

Director shall provide a written response to the petitioner, including:

The date, time and place of such hearing;

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wishes the Director to consider in

the matter; and

The action the petitioner wishes the Director to take.

(B)

No less than thirty (30) days prior to the date set for a hearing on a petition, the

Director shall provide a written response to the petitioner, including:

The date, time and place of such hearing;

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An advisement that the petitioner has the right to appear and be heard at

such hearing, either in person or through legal counsel;

An advisement that the petitioner has the burden of going forward, and

the burden of proving all facts relevant to their petition; and

(III)

The parties may mutually agree to shorten or lengthen any of the time frames set forth in

these sections a) and b).

Administrative Hearings for Disqualifying Incidents Other Than Those Addressed in Subsection

(a)(I)(C) of This Rule 5 (not criminal disqualifying incidents)

(I)

When POST Staff receives appropriate written notification that a peace officer is subject

to action against the peace officer’s POST certificate pursuant to disqualifying incidents

not related to criminal conduct, POST Staff shall take the following actions:

(A)

The Director shall review the written notification to determine whether the

information provided complies with the statutory requirements.

If the Director determines that the information provided in the written

notification does not comply with statutory requirements, the Director

shall advise the notifying party that determination, and POST will take no

further action

he following actions:

(A)

The Director shall review the written notification to determine whether the

information provided complies with the statutory requirements.

If the Director determines that the information provided in the written

notification does not comply with statutory requirements, the Director

shall advise the notifying party that determination, and POST will take no

further action.

If the certificate holder is subject to board action under § 24-31-305(2.5)

or for a finding in an internal investigation as outlined in § 24-31-

904(1)(a)(III)-(V) or (2)(a)(III)-(IV), C.R.S., and the Director determines

that the information provided in the written notification does comply with

the statutory requirements, the Director shall notify the peace officer of

the right to request a hearing before a hearing officer to determine

whether the peace officer certification should be revoked or suspended.

The notice must also inform the peace officer that the peace officer must

request the hearing within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice, which

may be extended for good cause shown.

If the peace officer does not request a hearing within the

required time frame, the Director will recommend revocation or

suspension and the Board will vote on revoking or suspending

the certification at its next regular meeting.

If the peace officer requests a hearing, the Director will request

the law enforcement agency to provide documentation relevant

to the information provided in the written notification. The

Director will review the documentation provided by the law

enforcement agency and conduct additional investigation, if

necessary and appropriate. Upon the conclusion of the Director’s

review and investigation, the Director will either recommend no

action or refer the matter for hearing.

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e written notification. The

Director will review the documentation provided by the law

enforcement agency and conduct additional investigation, if

necessary and appropriate. Upon the conclusion of the Director’s

review and investigation, the Director will either recommend no

action or refer the matter for hearing.

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(B)

If the certificate holder is subject to board action for any other disqualifying

incidents not addressed in (a) or (b)(1)(A)(2) of this rule, and the Director

determines that the information provided in the written notification does comply

with the statutory requirements, the Director shall review the documentation

provided by the notifying party and conduct additional investigation if necessary

and appropriate. Upon the conclusion of the Director’s review and investigation,

the Director will either recommend no action or refer the matter for hearing.

(C)

If the matter is referred for hearing, the Director shall appoint a hearing officer to

conduct the hearing in accordance with §§ 24-4-104 and 105, C.R.S.

The Director shall advise the notifying party in writing that the matter will

be set for hearing and that the law enforcement agency may submit any

documentary evidence or argument that it wishes to provide to the

hearing officer, and must serve any documentary evidence or argument

on all parties. The law enforcement agency may not intervene or

participate as a party to the hearing. Documentary evidence or argument

must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of notification.

The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with § 24-4-105, C.R.S.

upon filing of a notice of hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a

protective order maintaining confidentiality of internal affairs investigation

records, if any.

POST will appear at the hearing through its counsel, and will bear the

burden of proving grounds for revocation or suspension of the

certification by a preponderance of the evidence

e conducted in accordance with § 24-4-105, C.R.S.

upon filing of a notice of hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a

protective order maintaining confidentiality of internal affairs investigation

records, if any.

POST will appear at the hearing through its counsel, and will bear the

burden of proving grounds for revocation or suspension of the

certification by a preponderance of the evidence. The peace officer may

be represented by counsel of their choice.

At a minimum, the hearing will be audio recorded.

Within forty-two (42) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing

officer shall prepare and file an initial decision, which the agency shall

serve upon the parties. Each decision and initial decision must include a

statement of findings and conclusions upon all the material issues of fact,

law, or discretion presented by the record and the appropriate order,

sanction, relief, or denial. A notice of appeal rights shall be attached to

the initial decision.

Either party may file an appeal of the initial decision with the POST

Board pursuant to § 24-4-105(14), C.R.S. by filing written exceptions

within thirty (30) days of the date of service of the initial decision. Any

party who seeks to reverse or modify the initial decision shall file a

designation of the relevant parts of the record described in § 24-4-

105(14), C.R.S. within twenty (20) days of the initial decision. Within ten

(10) days thereafter, any other party or the law enforcement agency may

also file a designation of additional parts of the transcript of the

proceedings which is to be included and advance the cost thereof. All

deadlines are jurisdictional and will not be extended. Timely filing is

determined by the date the POST Board receives the appeal. Any appeal

must be filed with the POST Board and not the hearing officer

eafter, any other party or the law enforcement agency may

also file a designation of additional parts of the transcript of the

proceedings which is to be included and advance the cost thereof. All

deadlines are jurisdictional and will not be extended. Timely filing is

determined by the date the POST Board receives the appeal. Any appeal

must be filed with the POST Board and not the hearing officer.

If a party appeals the initial decision of the hearing officer, the appeal

must describe in detail the basis for the appeal, the specific findings of

fact and/or conclusions of law to be reviewed, and the remedy being

sought.

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The record shall be certified within 60 days of the appeal. Any party that

designates a transcript as part of the record is responsible for obtaining

and paying a certified court reporter who shall prepare the transcript and

file it with the Board no more than 59 days after the designation of

record. If no transcript has been filed within the time limit, the record will

be certified and the transcript will not be included in the record or

considered on appeal. In the absence of a transcript, the POST Board is

bound by the hearing officer’s findings of fact. No transcript is required if

the review is limited to a pure question of law.

The POST Board will notify the parties when the record is certified.

Opening briefs are due ten (10) days after the notice is served. Answer

briefs are due ten (10) days after the opening brief is filed. Reply briefs

are due ten (10) days after the answer brief is filed. These deadlines may

be extended by the Director or Director’s designee upon motion filed

before the deadline upon good cause shown. No brief may exceed ten

the parties when the record is certified.

Opening briefs are due ten (10) days after the notice is served. Answer

briefs are due ten (10) days after the opening brief is filed. Reply briefs

are due ten (10) days after the answer brief is filed. These deadlines may

be extended by the Director or Director’s designee upon motion filed

before the deadline upon good cause shown. No brief may exceed ten

(10) pages without leave of the Director or Director’s designee, which

must be requested before the due date for the brief.

10)

In general, no oral argument will be heard and the POST Board will

decide the appeal based upon the briefs. A party may request an oral

argument and if requested must be made no later than the date the

requesting party’s brief is due. If oral argument is granted, the parties will

be given notice of the time and place. If granted, oral argument will be

limited to no more than ten (10) minutes per side. The moving party may

reserve part of its time for rebuttal.

11)

If neither party appeals, the initial decision of the hearing officer becomes

the final decision of the POST Board thirty (30) days after the date of the

initial decision.

12)

Hearings under this section shall be subject to the procedural rules as

outlined in POST Rule 33.

Appeals of fines or other administrative sanctions issued by the Attorney General:

(I)

The administration of a fine or other administrative sanction by the Attorney General for

violations of part 3, article 31, title 24 of the Colorado Revised Statutes or any rule

promulgated under such authority is final unless appealed to the Director within thirty (30)

days of such decision.

(II)

Appeals of fines or other administrative sanctions shall be referred to a hearing officer,

per § 24-4-105, C.R.S

tration of a fine or other administrative sanction by the Attorney General for

violations of part 3, article 31, title 24 of the Colorado Revised Statutes or any rule

promulgated under such authority is final unless appealed to the Director within thirty (30)

days of such decision.

(II)

Appeals of fines or other administrative sanctions shall be referred to a hearing officer,

per § 24-4-105, C.R.S.

(A)

The initial decision of the hearing officer, including the hearing officer’s

recommendations and any exceptions by the parties, shall be reviewed by the

Board, which will adopt or reject the initial decision in whole or in part upon the

issuance of a final agency order.

Appeals for certain types of database reports.

(I)

A peace officer reported to POST for inclusion on the peace officer database pursuant to

§ 24-31-321(1)(e) or (1)(f), C.R.S., may request a show cause hearing with the Director

or the Director’s designee to appeal this inclusion.

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(A)

POST shall request all documents related to the report from the reporting

organization.

All documents received from the reporting organization shall be provided

to the appellant peace officer.

Pursuant to § 24-31-321(2), C.R.S., documents submitted for review by

POST and the appellant peace officer for the purposes of the show

cause hearing remain the property of the reporting organization and are

not subject to public release.

Public release of protected documents by other than the

reporting organization may result in administrative sanctions

pursuant to Rule 31 or other legal remedies.

Appeals of Decisions of the Director or their designee relating to Show Cause Hearings, Variance

Decisions, or Other Decisions:

(III)

A decision by the Director or their designee is final unless appealed to the Board within

thirty (30) days of the date of such decisions

s by other than the

reporting organization may result in administrative sanctions

pursuant to Rule 31 or other legal remedies.

Appeals of Decisions of the Director or their designee relating to Show Cause Hearings, Variance

Decisions, or Other Decisions:

(III)

A decision by the Director or their designee is final unless appealed to the Board within

thirty (30) days of the date of such decisions.

(IV)

If a decision by the Director or their designee is appealed to the Board, the Board will

decide whether to hear the appeal. An appeal of the Director’s, or their designee’s,

decision in the form of a notice of appeal must be made in writing and submitted to the

POST Director. A notice of appeal will be brought before the board at the next scheduled

meeting date. If a majority of the POST Board members agree to hear the appeal, a five-

member panel of Board members shall proceed to hear the Board appeal. The appeal

hearing must commence within forty-five (45) days from the date the Board agreed to

hear the appeal. The certificate holder will be notified of the Board’s action. This decision,

whether summarily affirmed or decided by the board subcommittee, shall constitute Final

Agency Action. The appellant will be notified of the Board’s action.

Final Agency Action relating to the application of this Rule 5 is subject to judicial review under §

24-4-106, C.R.S.

Rule 6 – DECLARATORY ORDERS

Any person may petition the Board for a declaratory order regarding the application to the petitioner of

any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the Board. All such petitions shall be considered in

accordance with Rule 5.

Rule 7 – Variances

Effective November 15, 2025

(a)

The Board may, upon sufficient cause shown, authorize variances to persons who are otherwise

required to meet the requirements of these rules.

e Board for a declaratory order regarding the application to the petitioner of

any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the Board. All such petitions shall be considered in

accordance with Rule 5.

Rule 7 – Variances

Effective November 15, 2025

(a)

The Board may, upon sufficient cause shown, authorize variances to persons who are otherwise

required to meet the requirements of these rules.

(b)

To request a variance, an applicant must submit a written petition to the Director or the Director’s

designee, fully explaining all relevant facts. Any person seeking a temporary or permanent

variance has the burden of establishing that:

(I)

The variance is consistent with the basic purposes and policies of § 24-31-301, et seq.,

C.R.S.; and

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(II)

Strict application of the statutes and rules pertaining to the certification process would

present a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. Mere inconvenience or expense

does not suffice.

(c)

The Director or the director’s designee, in their discretion, may determine the merits of the

request based upon the applicant’s written submissions, or may request additional information, or

may hold a meeting.

(d)

Any variance granted under this rule shall be subject to such limitations or conditions as the

Director, Director’s designee, or Board deems necessary in order to conform to the basic

purposes and policies of applicable law.

(I)

A temporary variance is valid for six (6) months from the date of issue. One variance may

be granted at the discretion of the Director or the Director’s designee per incident.

(e)

If any determination made by the Director or the Director’s designee pursuant to this rule is not

appealed by the applicant within thirty (30) days pursuant to Rule 5(d), such determination shall

become final.

e law.

(I)

A temporary variance is valid for six (6) months from the date of issue. One variance may

be granted at the discretion of the Director or the Director’s designee per incident.

(e)

If any determination made by the Director or the Director’s designee pursuant to this rule is not

appealed by the applicant within thirty (30) days pursuant to Rule 5(d), such determination shall

become final.

(f)

Pursuant to § 24-31-303(5)(a) and § 24-31-305(1)(a)(III), C.R.S., no person may, through a

variance or otherwise, serve as a certified peace officer, as defined in § 16-2.5-102, C.R.S.,

without having first passed the required certification examination and become certified.

(g)

Pursuant to § 24-31-303(1)(t), C.R.S., the process outlined in subsection (b) of this Rule 7 applies

to a peace officer seeking review of a peace officer’s status in the database created per §§24-31-

303(1)(r) and 24-31-321, C.R.S.

(I)

For variances related to database entries, POST will request all documents related to the

database entry from the reporting organization.

(II)

POST shall give consideration to a peace officer’s whistleblower status, as defined in

Rule 1, during an appeal process related to their inclusion on the database.

Rule 8 – Process for Seeking Exemption from Statutory Certification Restrictions

Effective January 30, 2023

(a)

The Board has promulgated these rules to ensure orderly and fair treatment of all POST

approved training academy, renewal and provisional peace officer applicants. § 24-31-305,

C.R.S., requires the POST Board to deny or revoke certification of any person with a disqualifying

incident.

Rule 8 – Process for Seeking Exemption from Statutory Certification Restrictions

Effective January 30, 2023

(a)

The Board has promulgated these rules to ensure orderly and fair treatment of all POST

approved training academy, renewal and provisional peace officer applicants. § 24-31-305,

C.R.S., requires the POST Board to deny or revoke certification of any person with a disqualifying

incident.

(b)

If an applicant anticipates prior to the denial of certification that they will be denied certification on

the ground that the applicant has a disqualifying incident, the applicant must provide a fingerprint-

based criminal history record check, by submitting fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of

Investigation and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, and request an exemption from denial

of certification. When POST receives the criminal history and exemption request, it will process

the exemption request using the process described in section (c) of this Rule 8.

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(c)

To seek an exemption of a certification denial, or to request a reinstatement following a

certification revocation or suspension, the applicant or the chief law enforcement officer, if any, of

the potential employing agency, or the effected certificate holder, must submit a written petition to

the Director or their designee, notifying of such disqualifying incident, and requesting that the

Director or their designee to grant the applicant an exemption from certification denial, or to the

affected certificate holder certificate reinstatement of the certificate. The petition must fully explain

all relevant facts

agency, or the effected certificate holder, must submit a written petition to

the Director or their designee, notifying of such disqualifying incident, and requesting that the

Director or their designee to grant the applicant an exemption from certification denial, or to the

affected certificate holder certificate reinstatement of the certificate. The petition must fully explain

all relevant facts. Any person seeking an exemption from certificate denial or reinstatement of a

certificate due to a disqualifying incident has the burden to establish:

(I)

The exemption or reinstatement is consistent with the basic purposes and policies of §

24-31-305, et seq., C.R.S., including § 24-31-305(1.5)(b), if applicable;

(II)

Mitigating circumstances exist that warrant exemption or reinstatement;

(III)

Certification would be in the public interest; and

(IV)

A true and accurate copy of the court record with disposition, law enforcement

offense/case report from the disqualifying incident, and/or any other relevant

documentation of a disqualifying incident, is attached to the petition. If the charging

agency no longer has a copy of the report, a letter from the agency verifying that fact

should be attached.

(d)

The Director or their designee, at their discretion, may determine the merits of the request based

upon the petitioner’s written submissions, may request additional information, or may hold a

meeting.

(e)

Any exemption granted under this rule shall be subject to such limitations or conditions as the

Director, or their designee, or Board deems necessary in order to conform to the basic purposes

and policies of applicable law.

(f)

The Director’s, or their designee’s, decision may be appealed by following the process outlined in

Rule 5 – Hearings.

est additional information, or may hold a

meeting.

(e)

Any exemption granted under this rule shall be subject to such limitations or conditions as the

Director, or their designee, or Board deems necessary in order to conform to the basic purposes

and policies of applicable law.

(f)

The Director’s, or their designee’s, decision may be appealed by following the process outlined in

Rule 5 – Hearings.

(g)

In accordance with § 24-31-303(5)(a) and § 24-31-305(1.6)(a)(b), C.R.S., no person may, through

an exemption or otherwise, serve as a certified peace officer, as defined in § 16-2.5-102 or § 16-

2.5-110, C.R.S., without having first passed the required certification requirements and become

certified.

(h)

No person convicted of a felony may request an exemption from denial of enrollment.

Rule 9 – Actions on Certification

Effective November 15, 2024

(a)

The POST Board has authority, pursuant to § 24-31-305, C.R.S., to suspend or revoke a

Colorado peace officer certification for a disqualifying incident.

(b)

The certificate holder may voluntarily surrender a peace officer certification at any time by

entering into a signed agreement affirming the same with the POST Board.

(c)

For purposes of revocations or suspensions for a disqualifying incident, a true and accurate copy

of the court conviction or agreement shall constitute prima facie evidence of the conviction or

agreement.

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(d)

The certificate holder or the chief law enforcement officer of the agency employing such

certificate holder may, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the denial, suspension, or

revocation for any disqualifying incident, petition the Board for an exemption by following the

requirements of Rule 8.

(e)

For purposes of this Rule 9, the procedural rules set forth in Rule 5 shall apply.

)

The certificate holder or the chief law enforcement officer of the agency employing such

certificate holder may, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the denial, suspension, or

revocation for any disqualifying incident, petition the Board for an exemption by following the

requirements of Rule 8.

(e)

For purposes of this Rule 9, the procedural rules set forth in Rule 5 shall apply.

(f)

Certificate holders suspended for a disqualifying incident per this Rule 9 must follow the renewal

procedure in Rule 13 prior to reinstatement.

Rule 10 – Basic Peace Officer Certification

Effective November 15, 2025

The POST Board is authorized to issue POST Basic Peace Officer Certification to any applicant

who meets the following requirements:

(I)

Possesses and submits a copy of their high school diploma, high school equivalency

certificate, or other evidence of successful completion of high school, including official

college transcripts or degree;

(II)

Possesses and submits a copy of their current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

certification, or equivalents;

(III)

Truthfully completes and submits the POST Form 1 - Application for Basic Peace Officer

Certification;

(A)

If previously certified as an officer in another state but is ineligible to apply as a

provisional applicant, the applicant must be in good standing with the other

certifying state and must complete and submit to POST a POST Form 3 –

Application for Provisional Certification and a Release of Information Form within

thirty (30) days of starting the academy.

(IV)

Is in good standing with Colorado POST as determined by the Director; and,

(V)

Successfully completes the fingerprint-based criminal history record check required under

Rule 14 and meets all of the following requirements:

(A)

If applicable, submits a copy of their official military discharge documents

showing character of service other than discharge under dishonorable conditions,

per § 24-31-301(5), C.R.S

d standing with Colorado POST as determined by the Director; and,

(V)

Successfully completes the fingerprint-based criminal history record check required under

Rule 14 and meets all of the following requirements:

(A)

If applicable, submits a copy of their official military discharge documents

showing character of service other than discharge under dishonorable conditions,

per § 24-31-301(5), C.R.S.

(B)

Successfully completes an approved basic training academy, including skills

training, and passes the written certification examination.

(C)

Submits a copy of their academy certificate of completion.

(D)

Possesses and submits a copy of their current Driver’s License or State-Issued

Identification card.

(E)

Documentation pertaining to certification requirements must be submitted to

POST via the law enforcement training academy, if applicable.

(F)

Testing is valid for two years from the date of completion. After this time has

elapsed, if full certification was not issued, the applicant must successfully

complete an additional basic academy program.

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POST Basic Peace Officer Certification qualifies the person to seek employment and serve as a

fully authorized peace officer with any Colorado law enforcement agency recognized in Article 2.5

of Title 16, C.R.S.

Upon issuance of a basic certification, if all training requirements under § 24- 31-315, C.R.S.,

have not previously been met, the individual must complete all requirements within six (6) months

from date of appointment.

(I)

Complete two (2) hours of training in each of the following areas: anti- bias; community

policing; situational de-escalation; and proper holds and restraints.

(II)

Complete one (1) hour of training in each of the following areas: improving first responder

interactions with persons with disabilities; and issues related to missing and murdered

indigenous persons

months

from date of appointment.

(I)

Complete two (2) hours of training in each of the following areas: anti- bias; community

policing; situational de-escalation; and proper holds and restraints.

(II)

Complete one (1) hour of training in each of the following areas: improving first responder

interactions with persons with disabilities; and issues related to missing and murdered

indigenous persons.

If a basic certificate holder has not served as a peace officer or reserve peace officer for a total of

at least six (6) months during any consecutive three-year period, the certification automatically

expires at the end of such three-year period, unless the certificate holder is then serving as a

peace officer or reserve peace officer.

(I)

If a basic certificate holder is deployed for military service, the certification automatically

expires at the end of a three-year period from the date of certification or the date of

separation from a Colorado law enforcement agency. If expired, the basic certificate

holder is eligible to complete the certification renewal process. If employed at time of

deployment, the certificate holder, at the agency’s discretion, may remain on the

employment roster and their certification will not expire.

(II)

A certificate may remain active and unexpired if the certificate holder works for a law

enforcement agency in a non-peace officer role and maintains annual training

requirements established by the POST Board. Such training must be completed each

calendar year and cannot be completed cumulatively before entering a peace officer role.

(A)

Persons serving in this capacity do not have peace officer authority and may not

act as a peace officer.

(B)

Failure to complete the annual in-service training within 30 days after receiving

the preliminary report from POST pursuant to Rule 28(e)(II)(A)(2)(a) will result in

certification expiration three

calendar year and cannot be completed cumulatively before entering a peace officer role.

(A)

Persons serving in this capacity do not have peace officer authority and may not

act as a peace officer.

(B)

Failure to complete the annual in-service training within 30 days after receiving

the preliminary report from POST pursuant to Rule 28(e)(II)(A)(2)(a) will result in

certification expiration three

(3) years from the last date worked in a peace officer role.

A certified peace officer who has obtained basic certification may maintain current status as a

certified peace officer while serving in a reserve peace officer position, recognized in § 16-2.5-

110, C.R.S.

A certified reserve peace officer seeking regular basic peace officer certification may apply their

successfully completed skills training, obtained through the reserve peace officer certification

program at a POST approved reserve academy, towards basic peace officer certification.

Acceptance of the skills training is at the option of the Director of the basic peace officer training

academy to which the applicant is seeking enrollment.

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Rule 11 – Provisional Certification

Effective November 15, 2025

(a)

The Board is authorized to issue a provisional certification letter to any applicant who is

authorized to serve as a certified peace officer by any other state or federal jurisdiction, which has

established minimum law enforcement training standards that are substantially equivalent to the

standards established by Colorado as determined by the Director. The provisional applicant must

be fully certified within the preceding three years and have served as a certified law enforcement

officer in a full or part-time status in good standing in such other state or federal jurisdiction for

more than one year, per § 24-31-308 (1)(a), C.R.S

g standards that are substantially equivalent to the

standards established by Colorado as determined by the Director. The provisional applicant must

be fully certified within the preceding three years and have served as a certified law enforcement

officer in a full or part-time status in good standing in such other state or federal jurisdiction for

more than one year, per § 24-31-308 (1)(a), C.R.S. The applicant must additionally meet all of the

following requirements:

(I)

Possess and submit a copy of their high school diploma, or high _school equivalency

certificate, or other evidence of successful completion of high school, including official

college transcripts or degree,

(II)

Possess and submit a copy of their current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

certification, or equivalents;

(III)

Truthfully complete and submit the POST Form 3 – Application for Provisional

Certification and a notarized copy of the Release of Information Form;

(IV)

Is in good standing with Colorado POST as determined by the Director;

(V)

Successfully completes the fingerprint-based criminal history record check required under

Rule 14;

(VI)

If applicable, submits a copy of their official military discharge documents showing

character of service and discharge under other than dishonorable conditions; and

(VII)

Pass the certification examination or, if leaving active out-of-state (the state in which the

individual is certified) or federal peace officer employment, pass the certification exam

within six (6) months from the date of issuance of the provisional certification.

(VIII)

Provisional certification applications are valid for one year from date of submission.

than dishonorable conditions; and

(VII)

Pass the certification examination or, if leaving active out-of-state (the state in which the

individual is certified) or federal peace officer employment, pass the certification exam

within six (6) months from the date of issuance of the provisional certification.

(VIII)

Provisional certification applications are valid for one year from date of submission.

(b)

If an applicant becomes ineligible prior to receiving their provisional certification letter due to time-

in-service requirements, the applicant must request and be granted a Rule 7 variance in order to

move forward in the provisional process.

A provisional certification letter authorizes the holder to serve as a certified Colorado peace

officer for not more than six (6) months.

(c)

At the discretion of the Director or their designee, a variance may grant a single six (6) month

extension to the provisional certification, upon the showing of good cause.

(d)

The Board shall issue a basic certificate to the holder of a provisional certification letter if such

person satisfies one or any acceptable combination of the following skills proficiency

requirements, or, if leaving active out-of- state (the state in which the individual is certified) or

recognized federal peace officer employment, satisfies one or any acceptable combination of the

following skills proficiency requirements with prior post approval within six (6) months from the

date of issuance of the provisional certification:

(I)

Successfully completes skills training at a POST-approved basic peace officer training

academy, or;

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employment, satisfies one or any acceptable combination of the

following skills proficiency requirements with prior post approval within six (6) months from the

date of issuance of the provisional certification:

(I)

Successfully completes skills training at a POST-approved basic peace officer training

academy, or;

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(II)

Successfully completes a POST-approved refresher academy, including the arrest

control, law enforcement driving, and firearms skills training and submits a copy of their

certificate of completion, or;

(III)

Passes a test out pursuant to Rule 16 with SME committee members or POST-approved

designees who are not members of the applicant’s employing agency.

(e)

Upon issuance of a provisional certification and appointment to an agency the individual must

comply with the training requirements outlined in § 24- 31-315, C.R.S., within six (6) months of

date of appointment.

(I)

Complete two (2) hours of training in each of the following areas: anti-bias; community

policing; situational de-escalation; and proper holds and restraints, and;

(II)

Complete one (1) hour of training in each of the following areas: improving first responder

interactions with persons with disabilities; and issues related to missing and murdered

indigenous persons.

(f)

The POST-approved skills instructor must submit the completed POST Skills Testing Grade

Sheet to POST.

(g)

Persons desiring additional time to complete the basic certification requirements beyond the initial

six (6) months provided by the provisional certification letter must submit a variance request to

the Director or their designee and demonstrate good cause why such additional time should be

granted.

T-approved skills instructor must submit the completed POST Skills Testing Grade

Sheet to POST.

(g)

Persons desiring additional time to complete the basic certification requirements beyond the initial

six (6) months provided by the provisional certification letter must submit a variance request to

the Director or their designee and demonstrate good cause why such additional time should be

granted.

(h)

An applicant may complete the provisional certification process while their application is valid,

regardless if their provisional certification letter has expired. However, the applicant may not work

as a certified peace officer if their provisional certification letter is not valid or has expired.

(i)

Effective July 9, 2025 there will be a Federal Reciprocity Provisional Certification Pilot program.

This pilot program expires on December 31, 2026, unless extended or made permanent by a vote

of the POST board. The pilot program shall meet the following elements:

(I)

Program participants must meet the statutory requirements of § 24- 31-308, C.R.S.,

having served for at least one year in the preceding three years in good standing in the

federal equivalent of a certified peace officer, as determined by the Director or their

designee.

(A)

Substantial equivalence to Colorado POST standards, as required by Rule 11(a),

is not a requirement for the pilot program.

(B)

The federal equivalent of a certified peace officer includes, but is not limited to,

armed forces police officers / military police officers for the purpose of this pilot

program.

(II)

Program participants must be hired by, or must provide a notarized “intent to hire” letter

from, a Colorado law enforcement agency.

(III)

Hiring organizations will conduct a gap analysis using POST training standards for basic

certification and the program participant’s training records to identify knowledge, skills,

abilities and other characteristics the hiring organization will required to include in the

program participant’s training.

must provide a notarized “intent to hire” letter

from, a Colorado law enforcement agency.

(III)

Hiring organizations will conduct a gap analysis using POST training standards for basic

certification and the program participant’s training records to identify knowledge, skills,

abilities and other characteristics the hiring organization will required to include in the

program participant’s training.

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(A)

Hiring organizations may use a previously developed gap analysis for

subsequent hires from the same federal agency, so long as their basic training

was within five (5) years of the basic training date from the previous gap analysis.

(B)

Hiring organizations are encouraged to use existing lesson plans developed by

their local law enforcement training academy to use as a foundational basis for

their gap training.

(C)

Hiring organizations are required to issue a certificate of completion for each gap

target area successfully completed and provide post with a copy of the certificate.

(IV)

Hiring organizations shall evaluate the program, including participant performance and

readiness to serve as a Colorado POST certified peace officer, providing this feedback to

post in a manner determined by POST.

(V)

Program participants may otherwise seek provisional and basic peace officer certification

using the process described in this Rule 11, so long as all the requirements of the federal

reciprocity provisional certification pilot program are met

participant performance and

readiness to serve as a Colorado POST certified peace officer, providing this feedback to

post in a manner determined by POST.

(V)

Program participants may otherwise seek provisional and basic peace officer certification

using the process described in this Rule 11, so long as all the requirements of the federal

reciprocity provisional certification pilot program are met.

Rule 12 – Reserve Certification

Effective November 15, 2025

The Board is authorized to issue a reserve certificate to any applicant who meets the following

requirements:

(I)

Possesses and submits a copy of their high school diploma, or high school equivalency

certificate, or other evidence of successful completion of high school, including official

college transcripts or degree; and

(II)

Possesses and submits a copy of their current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

certification, or equivalents; and

(III)

Truthfully completes and submits the POST Form 2 – Application for Reserve

Certification; and

(IV)

Is in good standing with Colorado POST as determined by the Director; and

(V)

Successfully completes the fingerprint-based criminal history record check required under

Rule 14 and meets all of the following requirements:

(A)

If applicable, submits a copy of their official military discharge documents

showing character of service other than dishonorable conditions, per § 24-31-

301(5), C.R.S.

(B)

Successfully completes an approved reserve academy including skills training.

within two (2) years of the graduation date.

(C)

Submits a copy of their academy certificate of completion.

(D)

Possesses and submits a copy of their current driver’s license or state-issued

identification card.

(VI)

Testing is valid for two years from the date of completion. After this time has elapsed, if

reserve certification was not issued, the applicant must successfully complete an

additional reserve academy program.

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Possesses and submits a copy of their current driver’s license or state-issued

identification card.

(VI)

Testing is valid for two years from the date of completion. After this time has elapsed, if

reserve certification was not issued, the applicant must successfully complete an

additional reserve academy program.

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Upon issuance of a reserve certification and appointment to an agency the individual must

comply with training requirements outlined in § 24-31-315 C.R.S. within six (6) months.

(I)

Complete two (2) hours of training in each of the following areas: anti- bias; community

policing; situational de-escalation; and proper holds and restraints, and;

(II)

Complete one (1) hour of training in each of the following areas: improving first responder

interactions with persons with disabilities; and issues related to missing and murdered

indigenous persons.

Any law enforcement agency assigning duties to a reserve peace officer beyond those included in

the approved reserve training shall assume the responsibility for ensuring that such reserve

peace officer is adequately trained for such duties.

If a reserve certificate holder has not served as a reserve peace officer for a total of at least six

(6) months during any consecutive three-year period, the certification automatically expires at the

end of such three-year period, unless the certificate holder is then serving as a reserve peace

officer. If expired, the reserve certificate holder must complete a new reserve training academy.

(I)

If a reserve certificate holder is deployed for military service, the certification

automatically expires at the end of a three-year period from the date of certification or the

date of separation from a Colorado law enforcement agency. If employed at time of

deployment, the certificate holder, at the agency’s discretion, may remain on the

employment roster and their certification will not expire

If a reserve certificate holder is deployed for military service, the certification

automatically expires at the end of a three-year period from the date of certification or the

date of separation from a Colorado law enforcement agency. If employed at time of

deployment, the certificate holder, at the agency’s discretion, may remain on the

employment roster and their certification will not expire.

Reserve certifications may not be renewed once expired.

A certified peace officer may maintain current status as a certified peace officer while serving in a

reserve peace officer position, recognized in § 16-2.5- 110, C.R.S.

Rule 13 – Renewal of Basic Certification

Effective November 15, 2024

The Board is authorized to renew a basic certificate for any applicant who:

(a)

Has not served as a peace officer or reserve peace officer within the previous three (3) years or

who has been suspended pursuant to rule 9; and

(b)

Possesses and submits a copy of their current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

certification, or equivalents; and

(c)

Truthfully completes and submits the POST Form 4 – Application for Renewal of Basic

Certification; and

(I)

If an applicant has worked in another state as a certified peace officer after being certified

in Colorado, they must truthfully complete and submit the POST Form 3 – Application for

Provisional Certification, and a notarized copy of the Release of Information Form; and

(II)

Is in good standing with Colorado POST as determined by the Director; and

(e)

Successfully completes the fingerprint-based criminal history record check required under Rule

14; and

(f)

Passes the certification examination pursuant to Rule 15; and

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nd a notarized copy of the Release of Information Form; and

(II)

Is in good standing with Colorado POST as determined by the Director; and

(e)

Successfully completes the fingerprint-based criminal history record check required under Rule

14; and

(f)

Passes the certification examination pursuant to Rule 15; and

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(g)

Satisfies any combination of the following skills proficiency requirements with prior post approval:

(I)

Successfully completes skills training at a POST approved basic peace officer training

academy;

(II)

Successfully completes a POST approved refresher academy, including the arrest

control, law enforcement driving, and firearms skills training;

(A)

Submits a copy of their refresher academy certificate of completion.

(III)

Passes a test out pursuant to Rule 16 with SME committee members or POST approved

designees who are not members of the applicant’s employing agency.

(h)

The POST SME Committee member or POST approved designee must submit the completed

POST Skills Testing Grade Sheet to POST.

(i)

Upon renewal of a Colorado basic peace officer certification and appointment to an agency the

individual must comply with training requirements outlined in C.R.S. §24-31-315 within six (6)

months.

(I)

Complete two (2) hours of training in each of the following areas: anti- bias; community

policing; situational de-escalation; and proper holds and restraints.

(II)

Complete one (1) hour of training in each of the following areas: improving first responder

interactions with persons with disabilities; and issues related to missing and murdered

indigenous persons.

Rule 14 – Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check

Effective November 15, 2025

No person shall be eligible for certification as a Colorado peace officer if they have a disqualifying

incident.

Per § 24-31-304, C.R.S

aining in each of the following areas: improving first responder

interactions with persons with disabilities; and issues related to missing and murdered

indigenous persons.

Rule 14 – Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check

Effective November 15, 2025

No person shall be eligible for certification as a Colorado peace officer if they have a disqualifying

incident.

Per § 24-31-304, C.R.S. and POST Rules, all persons seeking to enroll in a training academy

shall submit their fingerprints to CBI no more than 60 days prior and at least one week before

enrolling in the training academy. The academy must notify POST when fingerprints are

submitted. POST staff may, in their discretion, grant an extension of time beyond one week for

good cause.

(I)

All fingerprint results must be received by POST no later than two weeks after enrollment

date.

All persons seeking to apply for provisional or renewal certification must submit fingerprints to CBI

as part of the application process pursuant to Rule 11 and 13.

POST Applicant Fingerprint results.

(I)

The Board recommends that an applicant’s fingerprints be submitted electronically by a

CBI-authorized vendor or a LEA authorized by CBI to submit fingerprints for POST. When

this is not possible, the applicant can submit fingerprints using the POST Applicant

Fingerprint Card, obtained directly from POST. Any fees associated with this service are

the responsibility of the applicant.

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ectronically by a

CBI-authorized vendor or a LEA authorized by CBI to submit fingerprints for POST. When

this is not possible, the applicant can submit fingerprints using the POST Applicant

Fingerprint Card, obtained directly from POST. Any fees associated with this service are

the responsibility of the applicant.

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(II)

Provisional and renewal applicants may request the POST Applicant Fingerprint Card

when they are unable to submit fingerprints electronically. The applicant is responsible for

having their fingerprints taken prior to the applicant’s participation in the testing process

as a provisional or renewal applicant.

(III)

Applicants enrolling in a basic or reserve training academy shall be fingerprinted in

accordance with the academy’s policies and procedures. The academy is responsible for

ensuring that fingerprints are submitted to CBI by a CBI-authorized vendor or that the

completed POST Applicant Fingerprint Card and fee are submitted to CBI prior to the

applicant’s enrollment in the academy.

(IV)

Fingerprint results are valid throughout the certification process and through the life of

certification. If certification expires or is revoked they become invalid. Applicants

renewing their certification must submit new fingerprints.

Results from completed criminal history record checks.

(I)

The Board shall be the authorized agency to receive the results from all POST Applicant

Fingerprint submissions that have been processed for the state and national fingerprint-

based criminal history record checks.

(II)

All results from the completed criminal history record checks will be provided to the POST

Director or their designee. Notice of subsequent arrests and convictions resulting in

denial of certification will be provided to the Board.

Basic and reserve training academies

gerprint submissions that have been processed for the state and national fingerprint-

based criminal history record checks.

(II)

All results from the completed criminal history record checks will be provided to the POST

Director or their designee. Notice of subsequent arrests and convictions resulting in

denial of certification will be provided to the Board.

Basic and reserve training academies.

(I)

A training academy shall not enroll any person who has been convicted of an offense that

would result in the denial of certification pursuant to § 24-31-305(1.5), C.R.S. The only

exception shall be if the Board has granted the person an exemption from denial of

enrollment pursuant to § 24-31-304(4)(a), C.R.S. and POST Rule 7, Variances.

(II)

No person shall be enrolled in a training academy unless the person has been

fingerprinted on a POST Applicant Fingerprint Card and an academy has submitted the

person’s completed POST Applicant Fingerprint Card and fee to CBI, or fingerprints have

been submitted by a CBI-authorized vendor, prior to enrolling the person in the academy.

(III)

A POST Form 11-E, Enrollment Advisory Form, shall be completed both by the person

enrolled in the academy and the academy director or designee. The completed

enrollment advisory form shall be submitted to POST with other enrollment documents

and maintained at the academy.

(IV)

The academy director shall ensure that an accurate and complete enrollment roster for

each academy class is received at POST electronically one week prior to the first day of

the academy. The enrollment roster will be completed on the template provided by POST

to the academy director.

(A)

The enrollment roster must be fully completed with all personal information,

education, military service, etc. and returned to POST staff. After entry, the roster

will be returned to the academy director with assigned PID numbers

POST electronically one week prior to the first day of

the academy. The enrollment roster will be completed on the template provided by POST

to the academy director.

(A)

The enrollment roster must be fully completed with all personal information,

education, military service, etc. and returned to POST staff. After entry, the roster

will be returned to the academy director with assigned PID numbers.

(V)

If the results of a criminal history record check reveal that a person currently enrolled in

an academy is prohibited from enrolling pursuant to § 24-31-304(2), C.R.S., the Board or

its designated representative(s) shall notify the academy. The academy shall take

appropriate measures to immediately dismiss the person from the academy.

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Exemption from denial of enrollment.

(I)

If a person anticipates that he or she will be prohibited from either enrolling in a training

academy or participating in the testing process as a provisional or renewal applicant

because he or she has a disqualifying incident as described in POST Rule 1(o), the

person may submit a request for exemption from denial of enrollment under POST Rule

8, process for seeking exemption from statutory certification restrictions.

(II)

Only if the person has, in fact, submitted a request for exemption from denial of

enrollment under POST Rule 8, Process for seeking exemption from statutory

certification restrictions, and the request has been granted by the Board, will the person

be permitted to either enroll in a training academy or participate in the testing process as

a provisional or renewal applicant.

(III)

No person convicted of a felony may request an exemption from denial of enrollment.

Rule 15 – Certification Examination

Basic, Provisional, Renewal

Effective November 15, 2025

ertification restrictions, and the request has been granted by the Board, will the person

be permitted to either enroll in a training academy or participate in the testing process as

a provisional or renewal applicant.

(III)

No person convicted of a felony may request an exemption from denial of enrollment.

Rule 15 – Certification Examination

Basic, Provisional, Renewal

Effective November 15, 2025

(a)

To be eligible to take the certification examination, an applicant must have completed and

submitted to POST, as applicable:

(I)

Form 1 - Application for Basic Peace Officer Certification; or

Form 3 - Application for Provisional Certification; or

Form 4 - Application for Renewal of Basic Certification; and

(II)

A copy of their approved basic training academy diploma, or other evidence of successful

completion; and

(III)

A copy of their high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate or other evidence

of successful completion of high school, including official college transcripts or college

degree as evidence that the applicant has met the high school completion requirement;

and

(IV)

A copy of their current first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, or

equivalents; and

(V)

A copy of their current driver’s license or state-issued identification card; and

(VI)

If applicable, a copy of their official military discharge documents showing character of

service other than dishonorable conditions per § 24-31-301(5), C.R.S.

(VII)

A law enforcement agency check, certified check, money order, or electronic payment in

the prescribed amount.

(b)

Certification examinations will be conducted by POST staff or POST approved designated proctor

at academy locations. However, if the number of students sitting for the examination is four (4) or

fewer, the students shall be required to take the examination at a location designated by POST.

Additional exam dates will be offered periodically at POST for individuals.

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aff or POST approved designated proctor

at academy locations. However, if the number of students sitting for the examination is four (4) or

fewer, the students shall be required to take the examination at a location designated by POST.

Additional exam dates will be offered periodically at POST for individuals.

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(c)

Refunds of certification examination fees shall not be provided unless the examination is

postponed or canceled or under such other exceptional circumstances as determined by the

Director, or their designee. Otherwise, non-refunded fees may be credited to allow the applicant

to take the next administration of the certification examination. Further credits or extensions shall

not be permitted.

(d)

An applicant has a maximum of three attempts to pass the POST certification examination within

two years of graduating the academy, or within one year of beginning the provisional or renewal

process. Applicants taking the examination for a second or third time must pay the fee for the

additional examination, and such examination shall not be comprised of the same questions that

comprised the prior examinations. If an applicant cannot pass the certification examination after

three attempts, the applicant must retake and successfully complete the academic portion of a

basic academy in accordance with Rule 10 at the discretion of the academy director and in

coordination with POST.

(e)

Any protest or challenge to an examination or its administration must be made in writing within

ten (10) days of the examination. The Director, or their designee, shall issue his decision in

writing within twenty (20) working days. The decisions of the Director, or their designee, shall be

final, unless appealed to the Board in accordance with Rule 5(d).

director and in

coordination with POST.

(e)

Any protest or challenge to an examination or its administration must be made in writing within

ten (10) days of the examination. The Director, or their designee, shall issue his decision in

writing within twenty (20) working days. The decisions of the Director, or their designee, shall be

final, unless appealed to the Board in accordance with Rule 5(d).

(f)

POST sets a passing score that reflects the level of knowledge and skills required for minimally

competent performance as an entry-level Peace Officer in the State of Colorado. POST uses

national testing standards in setting the passing score which falls on a test score scale that

ranges from 0 to 100.

(g)

Cheating on, recording or attempting to record, or violating the confidentiality agreement for the

POST certification examination shall result in the invalidation of that test score and a prohibition

on future examination attempts. These actions may also result in an entry on the National

Decertification Index as misconduct.

Rule 16 – Skills Examinations for Provisional and Renewal Applicants

Effective November 15, 2024

(a)

To be eligible to take any of the skills examinations, an applicant must complete and submit all

applicable POST form(s) as set forth in POST Rule, including POST Form 3 – Application for

Provisional Certification and/or POST Form 4 – Application for Renewal of Basic Certification

along with a law enforcement agency check, certified check, money order, or electronic payment

in the prescribed amount for each examination to be taken (prior to the day of the exam).

(b)

Refunds of skills examination fees shall be provided only if requested more than twenty (20) days

prior to the scheduled examination, unless the examination is postponed or canceled, or under

such other exceptional circumstances as may be determined by the Director, or their designee.

r electronic payment

in the prescribed amount for each examination to be taken (prior to the day of the exam).

(b)

Refunds of skills examination fees shall be provided only if requested more than twenty (20) days

prior to the scheduled examination, unless the examination is postponed or canceled, or under

such other exceptional circumstances as may be determined by the Director, or their designee.

(c)

All skills examinations must be coordinated and pre-approved by post staff. Only SME members,

or the Director’s designee, may conduct skills examinations.

(d)

An applicant will be permitted three formal attempts to successfully complete each skills exam.

(I)

Starting any skills exam is considered one attempt.

(II)

An applicant may only coordinate additional attempts with POST staff in advance.

(III)

Payment for each attempt must be submitted prior to the exam.

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(IV)

Multiple attempts may be permitted at the discretion of the SME member administering

the test out. POST may or may not assess an additional exam fee.

(e)

If an applicant has failed a skills examination on three (3) formal attempts, the applicant then has

two (2) years to complete the basic academy training program for that skill at a Colorado POST-

approved basic or reserve academy at the discretion of the academy director and in coordination

with POST. If the applicant does not complete the required training within the two (2) years

following their last skills examination attempt, they must complete a full basic academy.

(f)

Skills examination scores are valid for two (2) years from the date of the last registered score with

POST. All skills exams must be taken and successfully completed within two years of the initial

application date.

th POST. If the applicant does not complete the required training within the two (2) years

following their last skills examination attempt, they must complete a full basic academy.

(f)

Skills examination scores are valid for two (2) years from the date of the last registered score with

POST. All skills exams must be taken and successfully completed within two years of the initial

application date.

(g)

Any protest or challenge to an examination or its administration must be made in writing within

ten (10) days of the examination. The Director, or their designee, shall issue a decision in writing

within twenty (20) working days. The decision of the Director, or their designee, shall be final,

unless appealed to the Board in accordance with Rule 5(d).

Rule 17 – Certification Records and Reporting Requirements

Effective November 15, 2025

POST certificate holder reporting requirements

(I)

Every POST certificate holder shall keep current the POST certificate holder’s name,

mailing address, email address, home telephone number, or cell phone number to the

POST records management system.

(II)

A POST certificate holder shall submit an update to POST within fifteen (15) days of a

disqualifying incident.

(III)

If a peace officer is exonerated pursuant to § 24-31-904, C.R.S., the peace officer shall

submit an update to POST to effectuate reinstatement of a revocation of a certificate,

pursuant to the process outlined in Rule 7.

(IV)

Pursuant to § 18-8-805(4), C.R.S., if a peace officer witnesses another peace officer use

or direct the use of ketamine on another person, the peace officer shall report such use

within ten (10) days of the occurrence, including date, time, and place of the occurrence,

identity, if known, of the participants; and a description of events

certificate,

pursuant to the process outlined in Rule 7.

(IV)

Pursuant to § 18-8-805(4), C.R.S., if a peace officer witnesses another peace officer use

or direct the use of ketamine on another person, the peace officer shall report such use

within ten (10) days of the occurrence, including date, time, and place of the occurrence,

identity, if known, of the participants; and a description of events.

Employing, or formerly employing, agency reporting requirements

(I)

The employing agency shall submit an update in the manner prescribed to POST within

fifteen (15) days of:

(A)

Appointment of a basic peace officer, provisional peace officer, or reserve peace

officer as defined in section § 16-2.5-102, § 24- 31- 308 and § 16-2.5-110, C.R.S.

Submissions must include physical and psychological examinations affirmation

(Form 6).

(B)

Separation of a certified peace officer from a law enforcement agency.

Separation includes retirement of a certified police officer.

(C)

Any new hire, appointment or transfer of an existing employee to a position that

requires a POST certification.

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(D)

Reporting any incident as required under Rule 32.

The employing, or formerly employing, organization must report when a

peace officer is charged with a criminal offense that could result in

revocation or suspension of certification as soon as practicable.

(E)

A certificate holder employed by the law enforcement agency engaging in a

disqualifying incident as described in Rule 1.

(F)

A law enforcement agency must appoint and separate any non-POST certified

VIN Inspectors to POST in accordance to (b)(I) of this Rule.

(II)

Each year, between November 1 and January 31 of the following year, each law

enforcement agency shall verify the accuracy of the certified peace officers employed by

with the law enforcement agency listed on the POST records management system by

submitting the Rule 17 Form to POST

ncy must appoint and separate any non-POST certified

VIN Inspectors to POST in accordance to (b)(I) of this Rule.

(II)

Each year, between November 1 and January 31 of the following year, each law

enforcement agency shall verify the accuracy of the certified peace officers employed by

with the law enforcement agency listed on the POST records management system by

submitting the Rule 17 Form to POST. By submitting the form, each agency is certifying

that the agency has confirmed all certified peace officers associated with their law

enforcement agency have no disqualifying incidents that would prevent the individual

from being a certified peace officer in Colorado, and that each certified peace officer has

a current driver's license or state-issued identification card.

(A)

Submissions not received by January 31st may be subject to fines or other

administrative sanctions.

(III)

A law enforcement agency is required to provide accurate data for the POST records

management system and Peace Officer Database.

(IV)

Failure to adhere to the requirements of this Rule 17 may subject individual certificate

holders and law enforcement agencies to fines or other administrative sanctions as

determined in accordance with Rule 31.

Rule 18 – Certification, Suspension, and Revocation; Basic, Provisional, Renewal, and Reserves

Effective January 30, 2021

(a)

A suspension temporarily invalidates the subject certification until such time as the defect has

been remedied. Any certification shall be suspended by the Board if the holder wrongfully

obtained the certificate through misrepresentation, neglect, mistake or otherwise failed to meet

the certification requirements established by the Board.

(b)

The Board shall suspend a peace officer's certification if the peace officer fails to comply with the

training requirements. The POST Director shall reinstate a peace officer's certification that was

suspended pursuant to this paragraph (a) upon completion of the training requirements. The

reinstatement will be effective immediately.

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the certification requirements established by the Board.

(b)

The Board shall suspend a peace officer's certification if the peace officer fails to comply with the

training requirements. The POST Director shall reinstate a peace officer's certification that was

suspended pursuant to this paragraph (a) upon completion of the training requirements. The

reinstatement will be effective immediately.

(c)

Failure to comply with POST training requirements may result in certification revocation by the

POST Board if a peace officer fails to satisfactorily complete the training required, and fails to

remedy such failure by satisfactorily completing the training within 30 calendar days of receiving

notification of failure from the POST Board.”

(d)

A revocation permanently invalidates the subject certification. Any certification shall be revoked

by the Board if the holder has a disqualifying incident.

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Rule 19 – Vehicle Identification Number Inspectors

Effective January 30, 2021

(a)

Any person seeking certification as a Vehicle Identification Number Inspector must meet each of

the following requirements:

(I)

Currently serving as a peace officer recognized in Title 16, Article 2.5 of the Colorado

Revised Statutes or as “Inspector” defined in Title 42 Article 5 of the Colorado Revised

Statutes; and

(II)

Successfully completes and submits his/her certificate of completion from an approved

Vehicle Identification Number course; and

(III)

Completes and submits the POST Form 9 – Application for VIN Inspector Certification.

(IV)

VIN Inspector certifications are valid for three (3) years from the date of issue or from the

most recent renewal date.

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Statutes; and

(II)

Successfully completes and submits his/her certificate of completion from an approved

Vehicle Identification Number course; and

(III)

Completes and submits the POST Form 9 – Application for VIN Inspector Certification.

(IV)

VIN Inspector certifications are valid for three (3) years from the date of issue or from the

most recent renewal date.

(b)

The following are requirements for renewing a VIN Inspector certification:

(I)

The VIN Inspector must successfully complete the approved POST VIN Inspector

renewal training either on-line or in-person (if available).

(II)

The renewal training must be completed prior to the inspector’s current expiration date.

(III)

The training must be reported to the POST records management system. This may occur

automatically in the case of POST on-line training.

(IV)

Once renewal training is successfully completed and submitted to POST, the VIN

Inspector certification will be renewed and given an expiration date of three (3) years

from the training completion date.

(V)

Any inspector who fails to successfully complete the renewal training prior to their

expiration date must complete the full VIN Inspector training in order to be re-certified.

(VI)

All VIN Inspectors who were certified prior to August 2, 2019 (the effective date of § 42-5-

206(4), C.R.S.,) will have until June 30, 2020 to complete the renewal training for the first

time.

Rule 20 – Vehicle Identification Number Inspector Programs

Effective January 30, 2021

(a)

Every vehicle identification number (VIN) inspector program must contain a minimum of

seventeen (17) hours, adhere to POST curriculum requirements and be approved prior to the

start of instruction.

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206(4), C.R.S.,) will have until June 30, 2020 to complete the renewal training for the first

time.

Rule 20 – Vehicle Identification Number Inspector Programs

Effective January 30, 2021

(a)

Every vehicle identification number (VIN) inspector program must contain a minimum of

seventeen (17) hours, adhere to POST curriculum requirements and be approved prior to the

start of instruction.

(b)

The program director must submit all of the following documentation to POST staff at least sixty

(60) days prior to the start of instruction:

(I)

A narrative of performance objectives for the program (new programs only);

(II)

A list of courses to be taught and the time allocated for each course (new programs only);

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A completed POST Form 9A, Application for VIN Inspector Training Program Approval,

and a list of instructors and their qualifications. Instructors shall be approved only for a

specific program under this rule (all programs).

(c)

To be approved, a program must include all of the following:

(I)

Legal aspects of VIN inspection;

(II)

Use of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) Passenger and Commercial Vehicle

Identification Manuals;

(III)

How to conduct a VIN inspection; and

(IV)

How to meet the reporting requirements of a VIN inspection.

(d)

The program director must submit a roster of passing students to POST within thirty (30) days of

the end of the program.

Rule 21 – Basic, Refresher and Reserve Training Academies

Effective November 15, 2025

General Academy Requirements.

(I)

All aspects of an academy must be in compliance with POST Rules and Program

requirements before academy approval will be considered.

(II)

Only an academy that is approved by POST may provide training required for certified

peace officer status; and

(III)

Each scheduled academy class of an approved training academy must be approved prior

to the start of instruction

General Academy Requirements.

(I)

All aspects of an academy must be in compliance with POST Rules and Program

requirements before academy approval will be considered.

(II)

Only an academy that is approved by POST may provide training required for certified

peace officer status; and

(III)

Each scheduled academy class of an approved training academy must be approved prior

to the start of instruction.

(IV)

Effective January 1, 2024, each academy shall implement an anti-hazing policy, including

anti-hazing training for all staff that have contact with academy recruits. Hazing, as

defined in Rule 1, shall not be tolerated.

(A)

Anti-hazing policies shall include a primary reporting mechanism to the academy

and will make evident how to report hazing to POST, as a secondary option.

(B)

There shall be no retaliation or punishment against individuals for making good

faith reports of hazing.

(V)

All academy training must be conducted in a safe manner.

(VI)

Academies implementing pilot curriculum modules created or approved by POST are

deemed to be in compliance with POST requirements for that curriculum module.

Continuing academies.

(I)

A continuing academy is an approved Basic, Refresher or Reserve academy that

conducts and completes at least one approved academy class every three (3) years and

operates in compliance with these rules. Three (3) years is defined by the enrollment

date of the last academy completed.

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Continuing academies.

(I)

A continuing academy is an approved Basic, Refresher or Reserve academy that

conducts and completes at least one approved academy class every three (3) years and

operates in compliance with these rules. Three (3) years is defined by the enrollment

date of the last academy completed.

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(II)

If a continuing academy does not complete at least one approved academy class in any

consecutive three (3) year period, approval of the academy shall expire. An expired

academy must reapply for approval as a new academy and must be approved by POST

prior to providing any academy instruction.

(III)

Other than as referenced in the preceding paragraph (II), a continuing academy may

remain approved unless its status is surrendered, suspended or revoked.

(IV)

The academy director must ensure that the following items are submitted electronically to

POST at the same time and are received by POST at least thirty (30) days, but no more

than sixty (60) days, prior to the start of instruction for each scheduled academy class of

the approved training academy:

(A)

A completed POST Form 7, Application for Academy Approval;

(B)

A completed “Scheduling Request for POST Exam” form (Basic and Refresher

academies only); and

(C)

A complete and accurate academy schedule with the following information clearly

noted on the schedule:

Name of the academy and academy class number as listed on the POST

Form 7, Application for Academy Approval; and

All courses, dates and times in chronological order for each course,

major exams and the name of the primary instructor for each course;

All dates and times when arrest control drill training, night driving and

dim light shooting will be instructed;

For arrest control and firearms training, if the schedule shows more than

eight (8) hours of instruction in any one day, then the schedule must

denote lab or lecture hours, as appropriate; and

If multiple courses are listed within the

of the primary instructor for each course;

All dates and times when arrest control drill training, night driving and

dim light shooting will be instructed;

For arrest control and firearms training, if the schedule shows more than

eight (8) hours of instruction in any one day, then the schedule must

denote lab or lecture hours, as appropriate; and

If multiple courses are listed within the same block of time on the

schedule, then either the schedule itself or accompanying documents

must specify the amount of time that will be instructed for each course.

All courses required by the basic academic training program must be

scheduled and completed prior to administration of the POST

certification examination.

(V)

The academy director shall ensure that an accurate and complete enrollment roster for

each academy class is received no later than one week prior to the start of each

academy session. All other required enrollment documents must be received at POST

electronically by the day after the academy commences. The enrollment roster will be

completed on the template provided by POST to the academy director. See the

enrollment checklist and POST Rule 14, Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record

Check.

(VI)

The academy director shall notify POST prior to the occurrence of any change of the

academy’s approved schedule, to include cancellation of the academy, as submitted to

POST on the Form 7, Application for Academy Approval.

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enrollment checklist and POST Rule 14, Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record

Check.

(VI)

The academy director shall notify POST prior to the occurrence of any change of the

academy’s approved schedule, to include cancellation of the academy, as submitted to

POST on the Form 7, Application for Academy Approval.

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(VII)

All academies not based at a law enforcement agency shall establish an advisory

committee that consists of law enforcement officials, administrators and community

members to assist with providing logistical support and validation of training.

(VIII)

Existing academies must petition the POST Board every five (5) years to renew their

authority to operate a law enforcement training academy.

New academies.

(I)

A new academy is either a Basic, Refresher or Reserve academy that has never

conducted approved training, or a Basic, Refresher or Reserve academy that has not

conducted approved training within the previous three (3) years.

(II)

Entities interested in creating a new POST Approved Law Enforcement Training

Academy must receive approval from the POST Board prior to application. The entity

must present a feasibility study to demonstrate the academy could be successful,

demonstrate the need for a new academy, as well as mitigation of workload on POST

staff and SME’s.

(III)

The academy director of a proposed new academy shall contact POST at least twelve

ting a new POST Approved Law Enforcement Training

Academy must receive approval from the POST Board prior to application. The entity

must present a feasibility study to demonstrate the academy could be successful,

demonstrate the need for a new academy, as well as mitigation of workload on POST

staff and SME’s.

(III)

The academy director of a proposed new academy shall contact POST at least twelve

(12) months prior to the anticipated start date of the new academy to ascertain

application procedures and deadlines for submitting documents for new academy

approval.

(IV)

The following types of academies are considered separate academies that must be

individually approved:

(A)

Basic, Refresher and Reserve academies even if operated by the same agency,

organization, or academic institution.

(B)

Academies located either on a satellite campus, or at a different physical location

than the primary academy.

(V)

The proposed formal name of an academy must neither misrepresent the status of the

academy, nor mislead law enforcement or the public.

(VI)

Required documentation that must be submitted for new academy approval includes, but

is not limited to, a video in a digital media format approved by POST of all proposed sites

where academic instruction and skills training will take place, site safety plans, lesson

plans for all academic courses and all skills training programs for the Basic, Refresher or

Reserve Academic Training Program, resumes for all academic instructors, and

documentation of qualifications for all skills instructors.

(VII)

The official approval process begins once a proposed new academy’s initial application

and feasibility study is approved by the POST board. The proposed new academy shall

have a maximum of eighteen (18) months to complete the new academy approval

process, including approval of all site safety plans, lesson plans, and other associated

documents

on of qualifications for all skills instructors.

(VII)

The official approval process begins once a proposed new academy’s initial application

and feasibility study is approved by the POST board. The proposed new academy shall

have a maximum of eighteen (18) months to complete the new academy approval

process, including approval of all site safety plans, lesson plans, and other associated

documents.

(VIII)

The director of a proposed new academy shall also ensure that the documents required

to be submitted by continuing academies, as listed in paragraph (b)(IV) of this Rule, are

received at POST at least thirty (30) days, but no more than sixty (60) days, prior to the

start of instruction.

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(IX)

Prior to approval, the proposed new academy must pass an on-site pre- approval

inspection conducted by the Director or the Director’s designated representative(s).

Training sites, site safety plans and equipment.

(I)

An academy shall have the following training sites and facilities:

(A)

For academics: A classroom with adequate heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting,

acoustics and space, reasonable access to restroom facilities and a sufficient

number of desks or tables and chairs in the classroom for each trainee;

(B)

For firearms: A firing range with adequate backstop and berms to ensure the

safety of all persons at or near the range, and some type of visual notification

(range flag, signs, lights, or other) whenever the range is being utilized for live

fire;

(C)

For driving: A safe driving track for conducting law enforcement driving;

(D)

For arrest control: An indoor site for instructing arrest control training with

sufficient space and mats to ensure trainee safety;

(E)

For practical exercises and wellness training: Appropriate and safe locations for

conducting all practical exercises and wellness lab training;

(F)

Where practicable, all training sites should be clearly marked denoting that law

enforcement training is in progress

For arrest control: An indoor site for instructing arrest control training with

sufficient space and mats to ensure trainee safety;

(E)

For practical exercises and wellness training: Appropriate and safe locations for

conducting all practical exercises and wellness lab training;

(F)

Where practicable, all training sites should be clearly marked denoting that law

enforcement training is in progress; and

(G)

Online/remote training is not allowed without expressed written permission from

POST.

(II)

Approval of training sites.

(A)

All new training sites for academic classroom instruction and skills training must

be approved by POST in consultation with the appropriate subject matter expert

committee prior to conducting any training at the site.

(B)

Each academy is responsible for obtaining approval for all of its training sites of

academic instruction and skills training.

(C)

Academy directors shall ensure that all sites for practical exercises and wellness

lab training are safe and that appropriate training can be accomplished at the site

to achieve the course objectives or performance outcomes.

(D)

Presumed approval or use of a specific site by one academy does not extend to

automatic approval of the site for use by other academies.

(E)

If an approved site is not utilized during any consecutive three (3) year period by

any academy for the type of training for which the site was initially approved, then

site approval expires. In order to resume training at an expired site, the site must

be resubmitted for approval and approved.

(F)

The following items must be submitted to POST in order for approval of a new or

expired training site to be considered:

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type of training for which the site was initially approved, then

site approval expires. In order to resume training at an expired site, the site must

be resubmitted for approval and approved.

(F)

The following items must be submitted to POST in order for approval of a new or

expired training site to be considered:

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Video in a digital media format approved by POST that accurately

depicts the site where instruction is to take place;

A detailed description of the site must be included, either as verbal

narrative on the video or as a written supplement; and

An up-to-date written site safety plan.

(G)

If an approved site has been in continuous use by at least one approved

academy for at least the previous three (3) consecutive years and an additional

academy seeks approval of the same site:

The director of the additional academy may submit a written request to

POST that includes the location and/or description of the site, in lieu of

the video; and

An up-to-date written site safety plan must be submitted to POST that is

specific to the site and to the additional academy; and

Both the site and the safety plan must be approved by POST in

consultation with the appropriate subject matter expert committee prior to

conducting any training at the site.

(H)

Academy Directors have discretion to utilize other classroom facilities as

necessary for academic programs, provided those facilities are appropriate, safe

and adhere substantially to the statements set forth in this part (d). This section is

intended to allow such use of other facilities due to a facility emergency or for

unique situations where a primary facility is not available or it is not desirable for

the intended academic class

ilize other classroom facilities as

necessary for academic programs, provided those facilities are appropriate, safe

and adhere substantially to the statements set forth in this part (d). This section is

intended to allow such use of other facilities due to a facility emergency or for

unique situations where a primary facility is not available or it is not desirable for

the intended academic class.

In such cases where a primary classroom facility is rendered unusable

for a period reasonably anticipated to exceed 21 continuous days, the

Academy Director shall notify POST and submit an alternative training

site plan for approval.

(III)

Site safety plans.

(A)

Each site of skills training and academic or classroom instruction must have an

up-to-date and approved written site safety plan posted on site during any

academy training at the site, or issued to, and present on the person of, each

recruit and instructor.

(B)

Copies of all site safety plans must also be on file at the academy at all times.

(C)

Each site safety plan shall include procedures for managing medical

emergencies, injuries, or accidents that are probable or likely to occur at the site.

(D)

All site safety plans must include the information contained in POST Rule 21 (h),

Duty to Report.

(E)

All academy staff members, instructors and trainees shall be familiar with the

content of each site safety plan as it pertains to the nature and scope of their

involvement with the academy.

(IV)

Equipment.

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te.

(D)

All site safety plans must include the information contained in POST Rule 21 (h),

Duty to Report.

(E)

All academy staff members, instructors and trainees shall be familiar with the

content of each site safety plan as it pertains to the nature and scope of their

involvement with the academy.

(IV)

Equipment.

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(A)

An academy shall have and maintain the necessary equipment and instructional

aids in sufficient quantities for conducting all aspects of the required academy

training program; and

(B)

All training sites and facilities, equipment, books, supplies, materials and the like

shall be updated and maintained in good condition.

(C)

The following items shall be present at each training site during any academy

training at the site:

An effective means of summoning emergency medical assistance; and

A first aid kit that contains appropriate supplies to treat medical

emergencies or injuries that are likely to be sustained at the site.

Academy directors.

(I)

Qualifications. Each academy shall designate an on-site academy director whose

qualifications, based upon education, experience and training, demonstrate his or her

ability to properly manage the academy.

(II)

Compliance. The academy director shall ensure that the academy operates in

compliance with all POST Rules.

(III)

Records. The academy director shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a

records management system that includes, but is not limited to, enrollment rosters, POST

Form 11-E’s, trainee files, trainee manuals, attendance records, lesson plans, source

material, instructor files, instructor/course evaluations and site safety plans.

(IV)

Change of director. The academy director or authorized representative of an academy

shall notify POST as soon as practicable of any change of academy director or any

change of the academy director’s electronic mailing address.

Curriculum requirements.

(I)

Academic standards

ndance records, lesson plans, source

material, instructor files, instructor/course evaluations and site safety plans.

(IV)

Change of director. The academy director or authorized representative of an academy

shall notify POST as soon as practicable of any change of academy director or any

change of the academy director’s electronic mailing address.

Curriculum requirements.

(I)

Academic standards.

(A)

All training academies shall meet or exceed the required course content and

minimum number of hours for each academic course of instruction and for each

of the skills programs as required by the Basic, Refresher or Reserve Academic

Training Programs.

(B)

Successful completion required.

Trainees must successfully complete the Basic, Refresher or Reserve

Academic Training Programs with a minimum score of seventy percent

(70%); and

Trainees must successfully complete all skills training as required by the

Arrest Control Training Program, Law Enforcement Driving Program and

Firearms Training Program.

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If an academy applies a higher standard than what is required by the

preceding paragraphs (1) and (2), the higher standard must be described

in the Trainee Manual and in the respective skills lesson plans or course

materials, as applicable.

(II)

Attendance.

(A)

Skills training. For all hours of all skills training programs, 100 percent attendance

and participation are required.

Skills training classes missed due to circumstances beyond the student’s

control shall be completed in person and before the end of the academy

session.

(B)

Academic training. For all hours of academic training, 100 percent attendance

and participation are required.

Academic classes missed due to circumstances beyond the student’s

control may be made up in a virtual format. These virtual make up

courses may not exceed ten percent of the academy session’s total

hours and must be completed before the end of the academy session

he academy

session.

(B)

Academic training. For all hours of academic training, 100 percent attendance

and participation are required.

Academic classes missed due to circumstances beyond the student’s

control may be made up in a virtual format. These virtual make up

courses may not exceed ten percent of the academy session’s total

hours and must be completed before the end of the academy session.

(C)

Written attendance records are required.

For trainees: Written daily attendance records that are accurate and up

to date shall be kept for all trainees enrolled in all academic classes and

all skills training programs.

For instructors: Written attendance records that are accurate and up to

date shall be kept for all instructors who teach any portion of a training

program.

For skills training, the format of the attendance records must clearly

substantiate that the minimum ratios required by Rule 24, Skills Training

Safety and Skills Program Requirements for Basic, Refresher and

Reserve Academies, have been met.

(III)

Lesson plans.

(A)

All Basic, Refresher and Reserve training academies shall develop and maintain

up-to-date lesson plans for each academic course of instruction and for each of

the skills training programs.

(B)

Academic lesson plans shall be organized and readily accessible and may be

maintained either electronically or as physical copies.

(C)

Each academic and skills lesson plan must include at least the following

information, as applicable:

Course title as specified in the POST Academic Training Program (Basic,

Refresher or Reserve) or the POST skills training program; and

Date the lesson plan was prepared and date of last revision, if

applicable; and

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cademic and skills lesson plan must include at least the following

information, as applicable:

Course title as specified in the POST Academic Training Program (Basic,

Refresher or Reserve) or the POST skills training program; and

Date the lesson plan was prepared and date of last revision, if

applicable; and

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Name and title of author of lesson plan and name and title of the person

who approved the lesson plan; and

Number of hours for the course required by the POST Academic Training

Program and the number of actual course hours that will be instructed;

and

Learning goals, course objectives and/or performance outcomes for the

course as specified in the POST academic training program (basic,

refresher or reserve) or the POST skills training programs. Additional

outcomes may be added as long as such outcomes are supported in the

content and are consistent with generally accepted academic practices.

Any additional learning goals, course objectives, and/or performance

outcomes must not conflict with those listed in the applicable POST basic

training or skills training programs; and

Methods of instruction; and

A copy of the handouts, multimedia and/or PowerPoint presentations

referenced in the lesson plan that will be used during the instruction; and

A list of all source materials used to develop the course, including

internet links

, and/or performance

outcomes must not conflict with those listed in the applicable POST basic

training or skills training programs; and

Methods of instruction; and

A copy of the handouts, multimedia and/or PowerPoint presentations

referenced in the lesson plan that will be used during the instruction; and

A list of all source materials used to develop the course, including

internet links. In matters of law, primary authority, such as case law,

regulations and statutes, shall provide the foundation for source material

used in the lesson plan along with any additional secondary authority,

i.e., articles and other references, subject to that primary authority; and

Testing and/or assessment methods, such as test questions and

answers, performance rubrics, or other assessment tools, that are

appropriate to measure the learning goal, performance outcomes and/or

objectives; and

10)

Safety plan control measures specific to any practical exercise, role-play,

scenario or other reality-based classroom and outside the classroom;

and

11)

Comprehensive content information that must be delivered to teach the

subject matter to a level of proficiency that allows the student to perform

the tasks on the job and that satisfies the required course objectives.

The required material can reasonably be taught given the time

constraints using appropriate instructional methodologies.

Written content must be supported by currently accepted laws,

policies, rules, regulations, and generally accepted law

enforcement practices if challenged.

(D)

All lesson plans must be written to ensure consistency between instructors and

between all sessions of the academy over time. Content must be sufficient in

scope and specificity to allow an instructor who did not author the lesson plan or

develop the supporting materials to effectively teach the course.

(E)

The curriculum SME committee may create guidelines to clarify expectations

from time to time. These guidelines must be published on the POST website.

ween instructors and

between all sessions of the academy over time. Content must be sufficient in

scope and specificity to allow an instructor who did not author the lesson plan or

develop the supporting materials to effectively teach the course.

(E)

The curriculum SME committee may create guidelines to clarify expectations

from time to time. These guidelines must be published on the POST website.

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(F)

Skills lesson plans must additionally include the program- specific documentation

referenced within the applicable POST skills training program.

(IV)

Daily schedules.

(A)

For all skills training programs, daily schedules are required that contain the

information referenced in each of the skills training programs, as referenced in

Rule 21(b)(IV)(C).

(B)

Daily schedules will be submitted on the form provided by POST.

(V)

Source material.

(A)

For source material identified as required source material in the current POST

Curriculum Bibliography, at least one (1) copy of each of the publications or

sources must be maintained at the place of academic instruction. For those

sources that are referenced with a website address, providing the trainees with

readily available Internet access is acceptable in lieu of maintaining at least one

(1) copy of each of the publications or sources.

(VI)

Academy examinations.

(A)

All academies shall administer written, oral or practical examinations periodically

during each academy in order to measure the attainment of course objectives or

performance outcomes as specified in the Basic, Refresher or Reserve

Academic Training Programs.

(B)

The academy director shall prescribe the manner, method of administration,

frequency and length of academy examinations.

(C)

For academic courses, the time allotted for examinations shall be in addition to

the number of Required Minimum Hours for each course as specified in the

Basic, Refresher or Reserve Academic Training Programs

in the Basic, Refresher or Reserve

Academic Training Programs.

(B)

The academy director shall prescribe the manner, method of administration,

frequency and length of academy examinations.

(C)

For academic courses, the time allotted for examinations shall be in addition to

the number of Required Minimum Hours for each course as specified in the

Basic, Refresher or Reserve Academic Training Programs.

(D)

For skills training programs, the time allotted for examinations or testing is

included within the total program hours of each program.

(VII)

Academy and skills programs certificates of completion.

(A)

The academy director shall immediately issue certificates of completion to each

trainee who successfully completes all requirements of the approved academy. A

certificate of completion shall be issued for each skills program and the overall

academy.

(B)

Only a trainee who has attended and successfully completed a skills program

shall be issued a certificate of completion for that skill. A trainee who has

attended all academic classes and all required skills training programs shall be

issued an academy certificate of completion.

(C)

Each certificate of completion shall contain the following information:

Trainee’s name; and

Name of the approved academy; and

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Type of skills program or academy (Basic, Refresher or reserve); and

Date of skills program or academy completion (month, day, year); and

Total number of hours of the completed skills program or academy; and

Signature of the academy director and/or agency or academic

representative; and

Reserve academy certificates of completion shall additionally state

whether the total number of academy hours does or does not include the

approved law enforcement driving program.

Instructors

(I)

Minimum qualifications

h, day, year); and

Total number of hours of the completed skills program or academy; and

Signature of the academy director and/or agency or academic

representative; and

Reserve academy certificates of completion shall additionally state

whether the total number of academy hours does or does not include the

approved law enforcement driving program.

Instructors

(I)

Minimum qualifications.

(A)

Academic instructors shall possess the requisite education, experience and/or

training necessary, as determined by the academy director, to competently

instruct specific academic courses or blocks of instruction.

(B)

Skills instructors shall meet the minimum qualifications as described in Rule 23,

Academy Skills Instructors.

(II)

Instructor files.

(A)

A file (electronic or hard copy) shall be maintained for each instructor who

teaches any portion of an academic class or skills training class.

For academic instructors, the file must contain a current resume and/or

other documentation that substantiates the instructor’s qualifications.

For skills instructors, the file must contain copies of the relevant

certificates of completion referenced in Rule 23, Academy Skills

Instructors, and/or a copy of the applicable skills instructor approval letter

issued by POST.

(B)

The academy shall maintain current contact information for each instructor.

(C)

Exception. Licensed attorneys from the same office or firm may be included in

one instructor file, as long as the file contains the names of all attorneys from that

office or firm who provide instruction at the academy.

(III)

Instructor/course evaluations.

(A)

Trainees shall complete written evaluations for each instructor and/or course of

instruction for all academic courses and skills training programs of the approved

academy.

(B)

Either the POST Form 10, Instructor/Course Evaluation, or comparable academy forms

and/or documents may be used for this purpose

office or firm who provide instruction at the academy.

(III)

Instructor/course evaluations.

(A)

Trainees shall complete written evaluations for each instructor and/or course of

instruction for all academic courses and skills training programs of the approved

academy.

(B)

Either the POST Form 10, Instructor/Course Evaluation, or comparable academy forms

and/or documents may be used for this purpose.

(C)

The academy director shall determine the most meaningful format and method of

administration of the instructor/course evaluations in order to monitor instructor quality

and course content and to meet the needs of the individual academy.

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Duty to report.

(I)

In addition to any notifications that may be required administratively or under federal,

state or local law, it shall be the duty of every academy director or the academy director’s

designee to report the following events to POST immediately or as soon as practicable

after the event, in a manner designated by POST:

(A)

Any death, gunshot wound, serious bodily injury, diagnosed concussion, or any

injury which caused a recruit’s departure from the academy that was either

caused by, or may have been caused by, any training or activity associated with

the academy; or

(B)

Any bodily injury that occurs to any person who is not affiliated with the academy,

i.e., an innocent bystander, whose bodily injury was either caused by, or may

have been caused by, any training or activity associated with the academy.

(C)

Academies are encouraged to report any other injuries in order to allow POST to

track injury trends statewide in an effort to ensure safe training environments.

(II)

Training to cease.

(A)

In the event of any death or gunshot wound as described in paragraph (h)(I)(A) of

this section, all training shall immediately cease at the training site where the

death or gunshot wound occurred

he academy.

(C)

Academies are encouraged to report any other injuries in order to allow POST to

track injury trends statewide in an effort to ensure safe training environments.

(II)

Training to cease.

(A)

In the event of any death or gunshot wound as described in paragraph (h)(I)(A) of

this section, all training shall immediately cease at the training site where the

death or gunshot wound occurred.

(B)

Training may resume only after the Board or its designated representative(s)

have ensured that the program is operating in compliance with POST Rules.

(III)

Serious bodily injury means those injuries as defined in § 18-1- 901(3)(p), C.R.S.

(IV)

Bodily injury means those injuries as defined in § 18-1-901(3)(c), C.R.S.

(V)

All instructors shall be familiar with the information contained in this Section (h) as it

pertains to the nature and scope of their involvement with the academy.

Academy records requirements.

(I)

Trainee files. During the academy, a file shall be maintained for each trainee or a

systematic filing system must exist that contains at least the following records:

(A)

Trainee’s full legal name and date of birth; and

(B)

Photocopy of the trainee’s high school diploma, high school equivalency

certificate or other evidence of successful completion of high school; and

(C)

Photocopy of the trainee’s valid driver’s license; and

(D)

Form 11-E, Enrollment Advisory Form; and

(E)

Current contact information; and

(F)

Signed and dated acknowledgment of privacy and appeal rights forms.

(II)

Trainee manual.

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certificate or other evidence of successful completion of high school; and

(C)

Photocopy of the trainee’s valid driver’s license; and

(D)

Form 11-E, Enrollment Advisory Form; and

(E)

Current contact information; and

(F)

Signed and dated acknowledgment of privacy and appeal rights forms.

(II)

Trainee manual.

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(A)

Each academy shall maintain an up-to-date trainee manual that contains relevant

and accurate information. At a minimum, the trainee manual shall contain the

academy’s rules and regulations, academic requirements, attendance policies

and site safety plans.

(B)

Upon entry into the academy, each trainee should be issued a copy of the trainee

manual and acknowledge receipt of the manual in writing.

(III)

The following records shall be maintained at the academy and shall be readily available

for inspection at any reasonable time by the Board or its designated representative(s).

(A)

A completed Form 11-E, Enrollment Advisory Form, for each trainee enrolled in

the academy in progress; and

(B)

Current trainee manual; and

(C)

Current lesson plans; and

(D)

Current source material; and

(E)

Instructor files for current instructors; and

(F)

Copies of all site safety plans; and

(G)

Trainee files; and

(H)

Tests, including a record of written test results and copies of associated rubrics;

and

(I)

Attendance records; and

(J)

Instructor/course evaluations.

(IV)

Academy records must be retained for at least the three (3) year period as referenced in

the Uniform Records Retention Act, § 6-17-101, et seq., C.R.S.

Rule 22 – Concerning Sunrise Review of Peace Officer Status

Effective January 30, 2021

The Colorado General Assembly and Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST) find

that it is necessary to ensure that clear standards exist for obtaining peace officer status in the state of

Colorado

e (3) year period as referenced in

the Uniform Records Retention Act, § 6-17-101, et seq., C.R.S.

Rule 22 – Concerning Sunrise Review of Peace Officer Status

Effective January 30, 2021

The Colorado General Assembly and Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST) find

that it is necessary to ensure that clear standards exist for obtaining peace officer status in the state of

Colorado. The General Assembly and POST Board, during the 2003 legislative session, made statutory

changes to end the stratification of peace officers and to ensure that all peace officers receive a

consistent level of statutory protection. During the 2004 legislative session, SB04-224 required that the

POST Board review any group seeking peace officer status, either for a group or a specific position.

These POST Board actions are to be accomplished prior to the group seeking authorization from the

General Assembly.

(a)

Proposal Submission to POST

(I)

No later than July 1 of any year, a group or political subdivision of the state that seeks

peace officer status, either for the group or a specific position, shall submit to the POST

Board for its review, a completed POST Form 12 and proposal containing the following

information.

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(A)

A complete description of the group or specific position, its enforcement

responsibilities and purpose for seeking peace officer status.

(B)

An estimate of the number of persons who hold the position or are in the group

affected.

(C)

A description of the specific need for the authority and protections required for

the group or specific position.

(D)

The direct benefit to the public that would result from granting the peace officer

status to the group or specific position.

(E)

The costs associated with granting the status to the applicant group or specific

position

persons who hold the position or are in the group

affected.

(C)

A description of the specific need for the authority and protections required for

the group or specific position.

(D)

The direct benefit to the public that would result from granting the peace officer

status to the group or specific position.

(E)

The costs associated with granting the status to the applicant group or specific

position.

(F)

A resolution or letter of support for the proposed change in status from the chief

executive officer of the unit of government or political subdivision employing the

applicant group or overseeing the proposed position.

(G)

All other information requested or required by the POST Director or POST Board

Sub-committee for Peace Officer status.

(II)

The Director will review item (A) through (G) and will coordinate with the group or specific

position on additional information needed for POST Board review. A date will then be set

for POST Board Sub-committee hearing.

(b)

POST Board Sub-committee Hearing

(I)

POST Board Sub-committee for peace officer status

(A)

The Sub-committee shall include the following POST Board members – 2 Police

Chiefs, 2 Sheriffs, and 1 additional Board member. The Director shall staff the

Sub-committee.

(II)

After receiving the required information specified in subsections (a)(I) and (II) of this rule,

the POST Board sub-committee for Peace Officer status shall conduct a hearing with the

group’s representatives seeking peace officer status for the group or position.

(III)

At the hearing a determination as to whether Peace Officer status is needed shall be

based upon the following criteria:

(A)

Sufficient need for one or more of the “primary” Peace Officer powers:

Authority to enforce all laws in the State of Colorado.

Authority to arrest (PC, warrant, restraining order, court order).

Authority to use force in effecting arrest or preventing escape.

Authority to “stop and frisk.”

Authority to execute search warrants.

Authority to carry concealed without Sheriff’s permit.

Sufficient need for one or more of the “primary” Peace Officer powers:

Authority to enforce all laws in the State of Colorado.

Authority to arrest (PC, warrant, restraining order, court order).

Authority to use force in effecting arrest or preventing escape.

Authority to “stop and frisk.”

Authority to execute search warrants.

Authority to carry concealed without Sheriff’s permit.

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(B)

Employment by a government entity or a political subdivision thereof.

(C)

Endorsement by the governing body or bodies of every group or position that the

proposed legislation would include.

(D)

Copies of letters of notification from the group seeking status to the affected law

enforcement agencies with concurrent jurisdiction.

(E)

“Draft” copy of the position/group's proposed bill language. The draft shall be

completed through the use of a POST provided bill language template. Any

specific limitations to Peace Officer authority need to be clearly delineated in the

language of the proposed legislation.

(IV)

Identification and assessment of the range and scope of authority, limits on authority, and

the availability of Peace Officers with concurrent jurisdiction will be considered by the

sub-committee regarding POST recommendations and training standards for each group.

(V)

The preferred standards for any group or position requesting Peace Officer status are full

POST certification (including background standards), and 40 hours annual continuing

education.

(VI)

The POST Board sub-committee for Peace Officer status shall submit a report and

recommendation to the full POST Board for review and action. The applicant group or

position will receive a copy of the report and recommendation.

ndards for any group or position requesting Peace Officer status are full

POST certification (including background standards), and 40 hours annual continuing

education.

(VI)

The POST Board sub-committee for Peace Officer status shall submit a report and

recommendation to the full POST Board for review and action. The applicant group or

position will receive a copy of the report and recommendation.

(c)

POST Board Review

(I)

Upon receipt of the POST Board sub-committee report and recommendation, the POST

Board shall review the sub-committee recommendations at a scheduled POST Board

meeting.

(II)

At the scheduled meeting, the POST Board shall review the report, recommendation(s)

and the information submitted by the sub-committee, and shall grant the groups' or

positions' representatives a hearing to address the report and recommendations of the

sub-committee. The POST Board can approve the recommendations or return the

application to the POST sub-committee requiring additional information, requirements,

and/or further review. Should the POST Board require the sub-committee to conduct a

further review of the Positions' or Groups' application, the sub-committee's final report

and recommendations shall be presented to the full Board at a scheduled POST Board

Meeting. The affected group/position will be notified of the meeting at which the final

report and recommendations will be considered by the Board.

(III)

Upon completion of sections (c)(I) and (II) of this rule, the POST Board shall submit a

final report and recommendations to the group seeking Peace Officer status for the group

or for a specific position and to the Judiciary Committees of the Senate and House of

Representatives. The report will be submitted no later than October 15 of the year

following the year in which the proposal was submitted. The report may include legislative

recommendations.

ule, the POST Board shall submit a

final report and recommendations to the group seeking Peace Officer status for the group

or for a specific position and to the Judiciary Committees of the Senate and House of

Representatives. The report will be submitted no later than October 15 of the year

following the year in which the proposal was submitted. The report may include legislative

recommendations.

(d)

Limitations – § 16-2.5-201(6)

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(I)

The group seeking Peace Officer status for the group or specific position may request

members of the General Assembly to present appropriate legislation to the General

Assembly during each of the two regular sessions that immediately succeed the date of

the report required pursuant to subsection (c)(III) without having to comply again with the

provisions of this rule.

(II)

Bills introduced pursuant to the statute and this rule shall count against the number of

bills to which members of the General Assembly are limited by joint rule of the Senate

and House of Representatives. The General Assembly shall not consider Peace Officer

status of more than five positions or groups in any one session of the General Assembly.

Rule 23 – Academy Skills Instructors

Effective November 15, 2025

Recognition of academy skills instructors.

(I)

A skills instructor may be recognized to teach at an approved academy as either an

assistant skills instructor or a full skills instructor in each of the three (3) required skills

training programs: arrest control, law enforcement driving, and firearms.

(II)

All skills instructors who teach any portion of a skills training program at a POST

approved basic or reserve training academy shall be qualified and approved as required

by this Rule.

(III)

Each academy shall maintain the applicable certificates of completion and/or

documentation for all skills instructors

uired skills

training programs: arrest control, law enforcement driving, and firearms.

(II)

All skills instructors who teach any portion of a skills training program at a POST

approved basic or reserve training academy shall be qualified and approved as required

by this Rule.

(III)

Each academy shall maintain the applicable certificates of completion and/or

documentation for all skills instructors.

(IV)

New academies requesting POST approval and POST approved academies that have

not conducted an academy within the previous three (3) years shall submit the

appropriate documentation to POST and obtain approval for all assistant skills instructors

and all full skills instructors.

Assistant skills instructors.

(I)

An assistant skills instructor may instruct under the direction and in the presence of a full

skills instructor and assist in evaluating and coaching trainees.

(II)

Minimum qualifications for an assistant skills instructor:

(A)

In order to begin serving or to serve as an assistant skills instructor, a person

must have successfully completed the relevant approved skills instructor training

program (See Rule 1, Definitions); and

(B)

For arrest control skills instructors, the relevant approved skills instructor training

program shall be the same recognized discipline for arrest control training in

which the person will be instructing.

(C)

Effective July 1, 2027, all assistant skills instructors for firearms must complete a

16-hour red dot sight POST approved instructor course.

(III)

Approval of assistant skills instructors.

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program shall be the same recognized discipline for arrest control training in

which the person will be instructing.

(C)

Effective July 1, 2027, all assistant skills instructors for firearms must complete a

16-hour red dot sight POST approved instructor course.

(III)

Approval of assistant skills instructors.

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(A)

Effective March 1, 2011, assistant skills instructors for firearms, arrest control

and driving do not need to have certificates of completion reviewed by POST if

the academy director or new assistant skills instructor is certain that the instructor

has completed the relevant approved skills instructor training program.

(B)

POST will review certificates of completion and/or documentation for assistant

firearms, arrest control, and driving assistant skills instructors if an academy

director or new assistant skills instructor applicant is not certain that a particular

instructor training program qualifies as the relevant approved skills instructor

training program.

(C)

Either the academy director or the assistant skills instructor applicant may submit

the certificates of completion and/or documentation to POST for review.

Full skills instructors.

(I)

A full skills instructor may develop, implement, and evaluate a skills training program. In

order to begin serving or to serve as a full skills instructor, a person must have satisfied

the three (3) minimum qualifications listed in the following paragraph (II).

(II)

Minimum qualifications for a full skills instructor.

(A)

Successful completion of the relevant approved skills instructor training program

(See Rule 1, Definitions); and

(B)

Successful completion of an approved forty (40) hour instruction methodology

training program; and

(C)

For arrest control and law enforcement driving, completion of a minimum of

eighty (80) hours of instructional experience as an assistant skills instructor at a

Colorado POST approved academy

completion of the relevant approved skills instructor training program

(See Rule 1, Definitions); and

(B)

Successful completion of an approved forty (40) hour instruction methodology

training program; and

(C)

For arrest control and law enforcement driving, completion of a minimum of

eighty (80) hours of instructional experience as an assistant skills instructor at a

Colorado POST approved academy. For arrest control training, the eighty (80)

hours may be completed in any recognized discipline(s) for arrest control training

in which the instructor has completed the relevant approved skills instructor

training program.

(D)

For firearms training, completion of a minimum of two times as many hours as a

POST academy firearms program as an assistant skills instructor at a Colorado

POST approved academy. Effective July 1, 2027, all current full skill instructors

and applicants for full skills instructor must complete a 16-hour red dot sight

instructor course.

(E)

All training shall be completed within the previous five (5) years prior to

application.

(III)

Approval of full skills instructors.

(A)

All new full skills instructors must be approved by the Board in consultation with

the corresponding subject matter expert committee(s) for arrest control, law

enforcement driving or firearms prior to serving as a full skills instructor.

(B)

To apply for approval as a full skills instructor, either the academy director or the

full skills instructor applicant, if the applicant has no current academy affiliation,

may submit the appropriate documentation to POST to substantiate that the

minimum qualifications have been satisfied.

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(B)

To apply for approval as a full skills instructor, either the academy director or the

full skills instructor applicant, if the applicant has no current academy affiliation,

may submit the appropriate documentation to POST to substantiate that the

minimum qualifications have been satisfied.

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(C)

A written statement from the director of the academy where the applicant served

as an assistant skills instructor is acceptable documentation as it applies to the

hour requirement. The statement must include the applicant’s full name, the

dates that the applicant instructed and number of hours on each of those dates

showing the applicant’s instructional experience.

(D)

Instructional experience completed at other than a Colorado POST approved

academy may be considered as part of the eighty (80) hour requirement.

However, the full skills instructor applicant must request a variance in

accordance with POST Rule 7, Variances, and the applicant may be required to

appear in person before the appropriate subject matter expert committee to

demonstrate skills instructional proficiency.

(E)

The completed documents received at POST will be reviewed by POST in

consultation with the appropriate subject matter expert committee during the

committee’s next regularly scheduled meeting.

(F)

POST will provide written notification to the academy director or the full skills

instructor applicant who submitted the documents as to whether the applicant

was approved or denied approval as a full skills instructor.

Lead skills instructors.

(I)

A lead skills instructor is a full skills instructor who may be designated by the academy

director to oversee or coordinate the administration of a specific skills program of a

particular academy class.

(II)

Lead skills instructors require no additional approval by POST beyond approval as a full

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