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44-806: Senate Bill No. 6 in 1935 created the Colorado State Highway Courtesy Patrol. With just thirty five men selected from 6000 applicants, the new Patrolmen arrived in Golden for training. The Patrol Board was made up of E.E. Wheeler, the Chairman of the State PUC, Charles Vail, Chief Engineer of Highways and James H. Carr, the Secretary of State. In 1935, the Colorado State Courtesy Patrol was added as

88-417: A Colorado Ranger for 3 years with a minimum of 150 duty hours per year. Cadets sponsored by or intending to serve other police agencies can be accepted with paid tuition. Before attending the academy, all cadets must pass a rigorous background check and psychological examination as well as meet all P.O.S.T standards required to be hired as law enforcement officers. Due to cost associated with training and

132-715: A Sionic Patrol Rifle chambered in .223. In 2020, the CSP transitioned to the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 .40. In 2023, the CSP switched from Smith & Wesson to the Shadow Systems XR920, MR920 and CR920 model pistols. In 2009, after many years of using Ford Crown Victoria patrol cars, the CSP began to introduce Dodge Chargers into its fleet. The CSP has also used Chevrolet Tahoes , Ford Police Interceptors (both sedan and utility models) and Chevrolet Caprices . In 2021, CSP announced they would be transitioning to

176-813: A minimum of 150 hours of "shift duty" each year in addition to approximately 100 additional hours each year of training. The agency typically covers the cost of training and provides required insurance. The sworn staff of the Colorado Rangers collectively serve approximately 30,000 hours each year, saving partner agencies approximately $ 3 million in overtime and personnel costs annually. Colorado's shared reserve model has proven to be an excellent fiscal model for part-time or temporary policing. The Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve function with partner law enforcement and governmental entities through formal mutual aid agreements and have police officer staffing services available directly to agencies throughout

220-788: A single jurisdiction and often overwhelm local authorities. The statewide shared reserve system created in the state of Colorado has been a proven success for large scale emergency events. The Colorado Rangers have a unique ability to appropriate a large number of personnel in a way that few agencies can functionally manage. All Colorado Rangers receive training from FEMA as well as training with other local, state, and federal agencies to remain prepared at all times to support with expanding events. Rapid mobilization allows for local Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police flexibility to manage surprising and unpredictable events. The agency has saved agencies in Colorado millions of dollars in personnel costs due to

264-435: A single officer (full time or reserve) typically costs an agency between $ 30,000 and $ 65,000. Shared Reserve Programs will provide agencies an opportunity to mitigate rising costs as well by sharing the costs of hiring and maintaining professional part-time and at-need staffing. The Colorado Rangers provide highly trained, equipped, and experienced personnel to local law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado. Rangers serve

308-524: A state police. While a police organization was not involved, Colorado did not want a police force to act upon the orders of the governor, especially in a labor strike. Today, Colorado State Patrol officers are not allowed to act as guards in strikes or labor disputes. The Colorado Rangers were founded in 1861. These officers were state officers and were known to augment local police and sheriffs. Governor William E. Sweet signed an executive order on January 29, 1923, cutting off funding and effectively disbanding

352-708: A statewide shared reserve. Colorado's concept of sharing a statewide police reserve is the first ever implemented in the United States. The agency was created pursuant the recommendations of a task force enacted in 2016 by the Colorado Legislature that was delegated to study the Peace Officer Certification and Authority of the Colorado Mounted Rangers. The task force was mandated by state statute to include

396-466: A statistically high number of police instructors per capita within their ranks. Officers typically sign up for duty shifts and serve on pre-planned "callouts" with partner police agencies. Rangers are required to maintain certain availability for "on-call" status to respond to emergencies. The agency has the unique ability to mobilize a large, fully equipped, police presence anywhere in the state with little notice. Rangers are typically required to serve

440-562: A unique expertise in managing large event traffic and crowds. Rangers are considered experts by smaller agencies who don't routinely handle events with large crowds. The agency also provides police officers for special operations, DUI enforcement, searches, patrol, courtroom security, emergency events, and other personnel needs that are requested by partner agencies. The Rangers supplement agencies of varied size: small town police departments may need patrol officers for gaps in coverage and large agencies such as Denver Police Department rely upon

484-657: A unique mix of officers not typically found in a local police force who have full-time careers as doctors, lawyers, CEO's, engineers, military, I.T. professionals, politicians, etc. who also serve throughout the state as police officers. The function of the agency is to provide its services with minimal financial obligation for partner agencies. Rangers assist with special events, respond to local emergencies, aid in arrests, and provide patrol services when full-time personnel are unavailable. All officers are fully trained reserve police officers, and many Rangers have advanced and specialty law enforcement training. The agency also maintains

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528-601: Is a US-based manufacture of compliance equipment used by law enforcement and private security companies . It is best known for its ASP telescoping batons . ASP was founded in 1976. Agencies such as the US Secret Service began using ASP batons as an intermediate non-lethal weapon. In 1987, the company launched the ASP training division with the inaugural Tactical Baton Seminar, held in Atlantic City . In 1995,

572-660: Is capable of being seamlessly integrated with police agencies that have temporary personnel needs. As part of the reorganization, the Colorado Mounted Rangers would retire its statutory law enforcement auxiliary and transition their officers into the Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve. Rangers who were serving at the time were invited to complete Colorado P.O.S.T. approved police reserve academies tuition-free, funded by an initial $ 800,000 grant from

616-563: Is no discernable difference in training for Colorado reserve police training for perishable skills such as arrest control, firearms, or driving and these programs are often conducted alongside officers being trained for full time police careers. The primary difference in training for reserve officers is in academic classroom education where reserve officers receive 117 hours of instruction vs. 380 hours offered in Colorado Basic Police Academies. Once officers complete

660-855: Is overseen by an appointed Board of Governors whose members are appropriate and qualified for law enforcement oversight and administration guidance. A police command structure would be established for agency administration, all sworn personnel would be required to obtain P.O.S.T certification, and officers would be granted peace officer status and authority while on duty. The success of Colorado's shared reserve system has garnered attention from other states who are also considering consolidating resources to allow for more effective and manageable reserve programs. Police agencies have experienced significant costs increases to train, equip, insure, and maintain personnel. Modern policing has become an expensive technological career requiring computers, body-warn cameras, encrypted radio equipment, etc. where equipping and training

704-545: The Colorado Rangers , is a statewide police agency in the U.S. state of Colorado . It is a statewide law enforcement reserve of sworn POST -certified peace officers who serve as force multipliers , allowing Colorado law enforcement agencies to reduce costs and manpower through a shared force. It is the only such statewide police reserve force in the United States. The Colorado Rangers have existed in some capacity since Colorado Territory 's formation in 1861, though

748-763: The Dodge Durango to replace their Chargers over a five year period. The Hazardous Materials and Motor Carrier Safety sections use Ford F-150 trucks. The CSP operates five fixed wing aircraft. The Colorado State Patrol Motor Operations unit used Harley-Davidson motorcycles up to 2010. From 2010 to 2012 the Kawasaki Concours was phased in. In 2015, CSP switched to the BMW R1200RTP Police motorcycle. Motor Officers are assigned to individual field troops and ride year round. Specific duties include: A community program designed to impact

792-856: The Colorado Attorney General, a county sheriff, the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol, the Director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Colonel of the Colorado Mounted Rangers. This Task Force studied the functionality of the Colorado Mounted Rangers while assessing the needs of law enforcement throughout

836-426: The Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve (CLER) that would assume the public title of Colorado Rangers. The governmental entity was designed specifically to provide Colorado P.O.S.T. certified reserve police officers to agencies throughout the state, which significantly expanded the supportive law enforcement role of the Colorado Mounted Rangers and transformed it back into a fully authorized police agency that

880-601: The Colorado Rangers for a wide variety of policing functions. The Colorado Rangers incorporate community policing practices that are friendly and visible. Rangers utilize a balanced approach with noted emphasis and training designed to protect the rights of the people they serve. They are also equipped, capable, and ready to involve themselves in more serious events such as riots, events of nature, or other emergency police needs. All officers are required to document each contact with citizens and record their interactions with Body Worn Cameras . Natural disasters rarely impact

924-519: The Colorado State Courtesy Patrol was added as the Division of Patrol, while the highway maintenance was re named Division of Highways. In 1953, a reorganization created the Department of Highways. In 1968, another name change to Highway Department happened with the subdivisions of Highway, Planning and Patrol. In 1983, the Department of Public Safety was created and the CSP was transferred under

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968-627: The Director of Public Safety. Until the switch to auto-loading semi-automatic pistols, the CSP carried blue steel, 4-inch barreled Colt Python revolvers. CSP then went to the Smith & Wesson Model 4006 .40 S&W in a Melonite (black) finish with the agency's seal engraved in the slide. CSP troopers now carry the Shadow Systems XR920 9 mm. All CSP troopers are issued an ASP baton and OC , with Tasers started being used in 2011. Starting in 2019, all CSP troopers were issued

1012-444: The Division of Patrol, to the Division of Highways. The Patrols title was changed in 1945 to Colorado State Highway Patrol. The Patrol Act also created a Port of Entry or Welcome for inspection of trucks of Interstate Commerce. In 1936, 30 POE Officers were hired to collect road taxes which collected sum $ 500, 000. In 1953, a reorganization created the Department of Highways. In 1968, another name change to Highway Department happened with

1056-890: The Rangers ability to integrate into existing operations with ease. The agency becomes invaluable during these times of need and reduces the impact on the full-time police officers and deputies serving in an impacted area. The Colorado Rangers operate and manage reserve law enforcement training academies, approved by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The Rangers have graduated nine classes since its inauguration in 2018. The 10th Academy began in November 2023 and graduated 18 new sworn personnel in May of 2024. The academy provides tuition free reserve officer training for those who agree to serve as

1100-410: The Rangers provide for events that would overwhelm the budget and personnel capacity of local police and sheriff departments. Access to officers from the shared reserve allows smaller communities to have large events that bring an influx of people into their communities that require expanded policing. Rangers are often seen at fairs, festivals, concerts, parades, and events and the officers have developed

1144-533: The Rangers. Fulfilling a campaign promise, on April 1, 1927 Governor Billy Adams repealed the Department of Safety Act, thus officially disbanding the Colorado Rangers, and with it, all statewide law enforcement in Colorado. Colorado Rangers were subsequently reorganized as a statewide law enforcement shared reserve. In 1915, Colorado voted to become a “dry” state to begin January 1, 1916. Stories have Adolph Coors dumping thousands of gallons of beer into Clear Creek on

1188-624: The academy they will undergo additional training on the job with the agencies they serve. Reserve Police Officers wishing to transition to full-time status are able to complete additional academic hours at any P.O.S.T. approved training facility with Academy Director approval. Once an officer passes the academy and becomes a sworn police officer, Colorado Rangers continue their education ongoingly by participating in advanced level courses as well as training provided by Federal Agencies such as Department of Homeland Security, FBI, etc. ASP, Inc. Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc. ( ASP, Inc. )

1232-419: The agency expands with additional partner police agencies, it is predictable that future academy classes may be held in different areas throughout the state in order to accommodate a geographically diverse workforce. All Reserve Police Officers in Colorado must attend a minimum of 251 in-person academy contact hours plus an optional 44 hours for driving as part of a standard police academy curriculum. There

1276-443: The agency without pay and purchase most of their own uniforms and other equipment designated by the agency. Officers of the Colorado Rangers are required to attend P.O.S.T. certified police academies and hold a certification at minimum of Reserve Police Officer . Many of the Rangers who serve, are former full-time or retired police officers who have maintained their training and certification as peace officers. The agency has attracted

1320-552: The company entered the pepper spray business with the introduction of the Defender. In 1996, it entered the police flashlight business. In 2004, it began designing and engineering restraints. ASP manufactures telescopic batons . ASP batons have been adopted by law enforcement agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, and expandable batons are sometimes referred to as "Asps". ASP batons are friction-lock in design, and are opened by swinging

1364-476: The duties of the agency in the Patrol Act, which states that "it shall be their duty to promote safety, protect human life and preserve the highways of Colorado by the intelligent, courteous, and strict enforcement of the laws and regulation of this state relating to highways." This became the motto of the Colorado State Patrol. The notorious Ludlow Massacre near Trinidad in 1914 sullied any attempts in forming

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1408-589: The first day of 1916. National Prohibition began on January 20, 1920 as the Volstead Act/18th Amendment. Prohibition lasted in Colorado until December 5, 1933 with the repeal of Prohibition or the 21st Amendment. With state prohibition, Colorado created Prohibition Agents to enforce state liquor laws in 1915. Most agents were local police and sheriffs deputies. In 1923, the Colorado Law Enforcement Department

1452-443: The future of traffic safety, Alive at 25 focuses educational effort to youths between the ages of 14 and 25. Its emphasis is to identify and eliminate at-risk driving behavior. CSP specialty units include: Since its establishment in 1935, 30 troopers have died while on duty or while employed with the Colorado State Patrol. Colorado Rangers The Colorado Rangers Law Enforcement Shared Reserve ( CLER ), known publicly as

1496-658: The modern agency was formed in 2017 from the Colorado Mounted Rangers . Organized before the Colorado Territory was recognized as a state, the Colorado Rangers continue to serve as the oldest statewide law enforcement agency in Colorado . The Colorado Rangers were founded in 1861 as state officers which served to keep the peace and to guard gold and silver shipments from Colorado mines. Governor William E. Sweet signed an executive order on January 29, 1923, cutting off funding in order to prevent political use of

1540-722: The nature of the Ranger's academy providing officers that will go on to staff many local agencies and various assignments, only competitively exceptional applicants are accepted. The Colorado Rangers maintains a cadre of training personnel which includes an Academy Director and a number of highly qualified instructors in firearms, medical, arrest control, active-shooter, Taser, OC, driving, law, and academics. Colorado Rangers instructors also support training for outside agencies and lead and support other law enforcement training programs throughout Colorado. Colorado Rangers utilize training facilities throughout Colorado and continue to expand as

1584-611: The need for a statewide training model grows. The Colorado Rangers Reserve Academy has hosted 9 academies at Flatrock Regional Training Center in Commerce City, CO. led by instructors from the Colorado Rangers, Adams County, and other agencies. Additional training programs are held throughout the state and the Rangers can often be seen hosting programs at Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility as well as active engagements with Colorado community colleges that offer P.O.S.T. approved curriculums and training programs. As

1628-622: The new agency that would fund proper training and management of the Colorado Rangers. The concept was a winning formula for agencies which allowed them to retire less functional police and sheriff reserve programs and created access to uniformly trained police officers on an as needed basis. The idea of sharing resources beyond local jurisdiction limits reduced duplicative administrative costs and potential liabilities that exist with locally managed reserve programs. In 2017, several municipalities worked together to create an intergovernmental agreement that established an independent local government named

1672-437: The officers involvement with labor disputes and to weaken prohibition enforcement. On April 1, 1927 Governor Billy Adams fulfilled a campaign promise to repeal the Department of Safety Act, officially disbanding the Colorado Rangers and with it, all statewide law enforcement in Colorado. The Colorado Rangers were subsequently reorganized as the Colorado Mounted Rangers and remained a statutory auxiliary until reorganization as

1716-452: The state of Colorado. Those officers that passed the stringent training requirements were allowed to join the new Colorado Rangers entity as certified peace officers. The Colorado Mounted Rangers officially ceased its operational law enforcement auxiliary function on July 15, 2018, the organization continues to exist as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides foundational fundraising support for the Colorado Rangers. The statewide shared reserve

1760-507: The state. Members of the task force saw a need for creating a governmental structure that could support a viable law enforcement reserve agency. The agency needed to be prepared to serve as a supplement to any size police agency, be widely available throughout the state, and available on a 24/7 basis. The idea of sharing a reserve police force would create predictability and allow for useful planning and budgeting by partner agencies. Partner agencies would each pay budgeted amounts annually into

1804-400: The state. This functionality drastically reduces the cost for maintaining separate local reserve programs for each agency. Sharing this resource affords a higher level of training for each officer, and provides access to more experienced officers and specialties that wouldn't be possible to maintain for each individual agency. Many smaller communities rely on policing manpower and expertise

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1848-425: The subdivisions of Highway, Planning and Patrol, which the CSP fell under. In 1983, the Department of Public Safety was created and the CSP was transferred under the Director of Public Safety. The patrol was met with opposition from the public when it was formed, as well as from other law enforcement agencies, who thought the patrol would endanger their jurisdiction. Therefore, Colorado legislature carefully outlined

1892-632: Was created as an extension of the Prohibition Department and to assist police and sheriffs in case of emergencies. Due to questions about the Governor using Colorado officers in labor disputes, the department was downsized to a Chief (Lewis Scherf) and five agents in 1929. Members of the department were mostly Colorado Peace Officers or citizens serving in an honorary capacity. In 1933, the Law Enforcement Department

1936-440: Was totally abolished. The State Department of Safety was created to protect/augment military war industries in Colorado in 1917. The department was to be abolished after World War I and was folded into the Colorado Rangers. The Motor Vehicle Department, Auto Theft and Colorado Motor Police all have their beginnings in the 1920s. All to be disbanded in 1935, with the creation of the Colorado State Highway Courtesy Patrol. In 1935,

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