Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police

04/24/2026

Thank you for such a clear explanation of what’s at stake with Senate Bill 26-070.

Last night at our Planning Session, City Council took a formal "oppose" position on Colorado Senate Bill 26-070.

I supported that position because public safety is a fundamental role of local government, and our state legislature should be very careful about advancing policies that could unnecessarily limit legitimate law enforcement tools.

SB26-070 is targeting automated license plate reader systems and would prohibit government entities from accessing certain databases containing historical location information. It has drawn opposition from groups including the Colorado Municipal League, the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, County Sheriffs of Colorado, our district attorney, and multiple local agencies and municipalities because of concerns about its impact on investigations and victim assistance.

This is about making sure we do not impair public safety capabilities with a one-size-fits-all policy that makes it harder for law enforcement to do its job. I believe we can protect civil liberties and preserve effective tools that help keep our communities safe.

Glad to see our Council finally come around to taking a stand against this legislation.

04/23/2026

We appreciate Colorado legislators for recognizing the flaws in House Bill 26-1037, which failed Wednesday in the House Judiciary Committee.

HB26-1037 would have limited law enforcement’s access to basic identifying information — tools widely used to respond to active threats, solve crimes, help victims, and keep communities safe.

Just as concerning, the bill would have restricted law enforcement access to the same kind of information available to private actors like bail bondsmen and investigators, creating a double standard that wouldn’t make communities safer.

We appreciate the recognition that effective public safety requires policies that protect both privacy and community safety.

04/17/2026

Emotional testimony from law enforcement and victims’ families underscores what’s at stake with House Bill 26-1281. This bill, which advanced out of committee this week, would change how some of Colorado’s most serious violent crimes are charged and potentially reduce accountability even when multiple lives are put at risk.

We stand with the prosecutors and families who shared their stories and concerns. This is about public safety and the value we place on human life.

Coloradans who share these concerns should contact their state legislators and make their voices heard as the bill moves forward.

Colorado District Attorneys' Council

A controversial bill at the Colorado Capitol is drawing emotional testimony from prosecutors and victims’ families, as lawmakers consider changes to how some of the state’s most serious crimes are charged.

(Photo: KDVR)

04/07/2026

We applaud Gov. Polis’ call to protect funding. License plate readers, along with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority and Colorado Information Sharing Consortium, are driving this progress. Maintaining CAPTA and CISC funding is critical, yet these programs face $8M cuts.

This data shows that what we are doing is working, and we are not stopping here. I'm thrilled that in 2025, auto theft has plummeted, decreasing by 34%, representing a 56% decrease since 2021. We are making smart data-driven investments to support law enforcement and prevent crime, and the results speak for themselves. I urge the legislature to protect funding to build on this important work to make Colorado one of the Top Ten safest states and reduce auto theft even more.
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/03/29/colorado-car-thefts-drop-denver/

04/02/2026

This is what happens when Colorado law enforcement has the tools, coordination, and support to do the job:

→ Auto theft dropped 56% between 2021 and 2025.
→ In 2025 alone, auto theft declined by 34%.
→ 80% of stolen vehicles in 2025 were recovered.

These results, reported this week by the Colorado State Patrol and CATPA, reflect strong coordination across agencies, targeted enforcement, smart use of data, and sustained investment in public safety — paired with Senate Bill 23-097, which shifted the focus to offender behavior, not vehicle value, and increased felony-level accountability.

🔗 More details in the announcement from Governor Jared Polis. Link in the comments.