DENVER — A bipartisan bill that aims to make it easier for veterans to become police officers in Colorado passed out of the House of Representatives after a 59-5 vote on Monday.
House Bill 24-1093 would allow armed forces members to obtain an interim certificationto work as a police officer while completing any requirements for basic certification in Colorado. Currently, only qualified law enforcement members from other states can obtain such certification.
The Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is in charge of reviewing and approving applications
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