CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For BUILDING UPDATE
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY
Date Oct 20, 2022
Location HCR 0112
Building Update - Committee Discussion Only
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09:08:36 AM |
Major Means, representing
the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), provided a building security update (Attachment
A).
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09:09:25 AM |
Major Means talked
about operation restoration, meant to create a positive presence, deter
crime, and restore trust in law enforcement.
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09:11:27 AM |
Major Means talked
about CSP alerts to communicate with capitol complex employees.
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09:12:22 AM |
There was a discussion
about 29 additional troopers.
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09:13:17 AM |
Major Means introduced
protective services and facilities protection leadership.
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09:13:40 AM |
New programs were
discussed, including the K-9 explosive detection team; the critical response
team investigating threats; the counter assault tactical team; and the
civil unrest team.
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09:14:54 AM |
Major Means indicated
that over 1000 threats were investigated.
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09:17:01 AM |
The counter assault
tactical team was discussed, including its purpose to address threats against
the Governor, to provide motorcade security, to provide rapid response,
and to protect the capitol building.
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09:17:43 AM |
Mobile protection
and crowd control at and around the capitol were discussed. Major Means
talked about the team's emphasis on training and protection of First Amendment
rights.
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09:19:08 AM |
Upgrades to the Legislative
Services Building (LSB) were discussed, including a magnatometer and additional
staff.
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09:19:39 AM |
Major Means briefly
discussed upgrades to the capitol building.
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09:20:10 AM |
Security for LSB
was discussed, including that CSP would provide security beginning in mid
November.
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09:21:02 AM |
Major Means answered
response time questions.
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09:22:12 AM |
Major Means addressed questions about sharing information between agencies.
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09:22:35 AM |
Major Means answered
questions about attorney consultation, conceal to carry permits at the
capitol, and accessibility for evacuation.
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