Civilian Review
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
CO POST Board
27/100
Summary
The Colorado POST Board is chaired by the Attorney General and consists of 24 members appointed by the Governor for 3-year terms: 16 active law enforcement officers (chiefs, sheriffs, sergeants), 5 civilian lay members, and 3 ex-officio state officials. Under C.R.S. §24-31-303, the board has binding authority to certify, suspend, and revoke peace officer certifications — including mandatory revocation for untruthful statements, excessive force convictions, and other qualifying conduct under SB20-217. The board maintains a public decertification database but has no independent UOF investigative authority and no subpoena power.
Independence Scorecard
27/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Peace Officers Standards and Training Act
- Citation
- C.R.S. §§24-31-302, 24-31-303
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All certified peace officers in the state of Colorado