Colorado House endorses disclosure of police internal affairs records
Following an hour-long floor debate, the Colorado House gave preliminary approval to legislation that would open records on completed police internal affairs investigations.
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House committee advances bill to open records on police internal affairs investigations
A bill to open records on completed police internal affairs investigations cleared its first legislative hurdle, passing the House Judiciary Committee on a 7-4 vote.
Wrap-up: Transparency takes a hit in the 2018 session of the Colorado legislature
Unlike a year ago, when state lawmakers improved access to public records, the 2018 session of the Colorado General Assembly was marked by the passage of legislation that will significantly hinder the public’s right to know if it’s signed into law.
Internal affairs records bill dies in Colorado Senate committee
A legislative effort to open records on police internal affairs investigations, or at least encourage their disclosure to the public, died when the Senate sponsor of the bill had it killed in committee.
Amended House bill doesn’t open police internal affairs records, but encourages their disclosure
An amended bill endorsed by the Colorado House no longer opens records on police internal affairs files, but essentially encourages their disclosure once an investigation is complete.
Lawmakers advance bill to open records on completed police internal affairs investigations
A bill to require public disclosure of police internal affairs records cleared its first legislative hurdle on a 7-4 vote in the House Judiciary Committee.
Colorado bill would open records on completed police internal affairs investigations
Colorado would join a dozen other states that require public disclosure of internal records on police misconduct under legislation introduced in the House.