Colorado Department of Corrections Office of the Inspector General

Summary

The CDOC Inspector General is appointed by the DOC executive director under C.R.S. §17-1-103.8 and reports directly to the executive director. The office investigates crimes, administrative violations, waste, mismanagement, and corruption by department staff, and conducts pre-employment integrity screenings. Investigators carry peace officer authority. The IG submits annual reports to legislative judiciary committees on fugitive apprehension activity. The office lacks subpoena power and civilian membership; its independence from the agency it oversees is structurally limited by its direct executive director reporting line.