Press Release

Colorado Department of Public Safety Hires Director of New State Office of Liaison For Missing or Murdered Indigenous Relatives

(Nov. 30, 2022) -- After a robust, nationwide search with input from Colorado Indigenous stakeholders, the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is pleased to announce that the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice has hired Arron Julian to be the director of the newly formed Office of Liaison for Missing or Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR).

Colorado School Safety Expert Participates in Roundtable Advising White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse

(Oct. 11, 2022) -- A member of the Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) was tapped to provide her expertise during a roundtable discussion that will inform recommendations for concrete actions the Biden-Harris Administration can take to address technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

Governor Polis and Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Announce Grant Opportunity to Create Safer Streets, Locally

(Oct. 5, 2022) -- Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice within the Colorado Department of Public Safety highlighted that the Crime Prevention through Safer Streets Grant Program is accepting applications through October 19. The Crime Prevention through Safer Streets Grant program will support local governments and agencies in creating effective public safety changes through community-driven strategies and neighborhood design.

Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Releases Report on Student Contacts with Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice System

(Sept. 19, 2022) – The Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) within the Colorado Department of Public Safety has released the latest report analyzing incidents at Colorado schools that resulted in a student’s arrest, summons or ticket during the 2020-2021 school year.

Department of Public Safety Reminds Public That Help is Available for Victim’s Rights

(Sept. 14, 2022) Did you know that Colorado law guarantees certain rights for victims of many crimes?

Governor Polis, Dept. of Public Safety Announce Law Enforcement Workforce Grants to Boost Training, Recruitment and Retention Resources to Increase Community Safety

(Aug. 25, 2022) - Today, Gov. Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Safety announced that law enforcement workforce grant applications are now open, providing robust funding for recruitment, retention, and training programs to build the public safety workforce for the future.

Colorado School Safety Resource Center Shares Back-to-School Safety Tips

(Aug. 18, 2022) – With back-to-school in full swing across Colorado, the staff at the Colorado School Safety Resource Center within the Department of Public Safety put their heads together to come up with a top-10 list of safety tips for starting the new school year

As Students Head Back to School, State Unveils Slate of Safety Events for 2022-2023 School year

(Aug. 16, 2022) – As students head back to school, the list of things that families and school staff worry about is as long as the list of school supplies: gun violence, bullying, drug use, suicide, sexual abuse, and sexting to name just a few - not to mention hopes about finding a place where youth can find belonging and success.

Polis Administration Now Accepting Applications for Youth Delinquency Prevention & Intervention Grants

(Aug. 2, 2022) This year, Governor Jared Polis signed a comprehensive public safety plan into law. Key components of the Governor’s public safety plan include the creation of new public safety grant programs that will make more than $70 million available to Colorado communities over upcoming years.

School Safety Resource Center Shares Resources for After a Tragedy

(May 25, 2022) The Colorado Department of Public Safety mourns the loss of the victims that were killed in the supermarket shooting in Buffalo, NY, and elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. We pray for the recovery of all the victims. We also recognize the trauma this may cause many others as two more horrific shootings impact our entire nation. The Colorado School Resource Center (CSSRC) has gathered these resources for parents and school staff. We urge you to protect children from too much exposure to the news.