Press Release

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.

Colorado launches new Crisis Guidelines informed by school tragedies

(April 15, 2022) - After convening experts from across the state who have dealt with unimaginable crises in educational settings, the Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) recently released new Crisis Guidelines to help K-12 schools and institutions of higher education prepare for and respond to large-scale emergencies.

Colorado Steps Up to Support Ukraine Defenders of Democracy

(March 9, 2022) -- The Polis administration, through the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) and the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), is launching an effort to collect surplus body armor and ballistic helmets to be sent to assist the Ukrainian people. DMVA and CDPS are asking Colorado law enforcement agencies to help by donating excess equipment that could help save lives as Ukrainians battle for the survival of their sovereign nation.